Tecno seems to bringing something ambitious to the market with its latest foldable smartphone. The company has taken the wraps off of its Phantom Ultimate 2 smartphone with the tri-fold concept.
The smartphone packs a 10-inch display that folds three times to fit in a compact form factor. As per the company’s official press release, the smartphone measures 11.1mm in thickness when folded and is set to be the thinnest tri-fold smartphone on the market.
The Phantom Ultimate 2 Tri-Fold comes with a tri-fold design that transforms from a 6.48-inch smartphone into a 10-inch tablet. It packs OLED Touch and Display Driver Integration (TDDI) technology and a 3K LTPO display for a sharp 392 PPI resolution.
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How Is Tecno’s Offering Different From Other Devices
The advanced hinge system on the smartphone, with 2100 MPa strength over 300,000 folds, makes sure the phone is durable and reduces the crease on the screen, while the ultra-thin battery cover, made from Titan Advanced Fiber, maintains a slim 11mm profile in the folded state.
The company has demoed multiple possibilities for the Phantom Ultimate 2’s tri-fold design. The device packs a screen hovering feature, which allows different modes of operation. Users can set it up like a laptop, with the base flat for typing and the upper part working as a screen.
The tent mode allows for dual-screen use for activities such as real-time AI translation. The device also supports multi-window mode, upgrading multitasking by enabling users to maintain activities such as watching videos or playing games while browsing or messaging at the same time.
Tecno has also optimized the software and UI for the tri-fold design to maximize its functionality. The smartphone offers support for dynamic wallpapers and adaptive icons that change depending on whether the screen is folded or unfolded. The UI layout adapts to different scenarios, including large-screen viewing and tent mode, offering a versatile user experience.
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Huawei Tri-Fold Smartphone Launch Confirmed By CEO
Fold and flip phones have changed the smartphone landscape, triggering a fresh wave of technological design innovations. In recent times, there have been several foldable smartphone launches. While Google recently unveiled its second foldable smartphone, Samsung has been poking Apple for quite some time, asking "Let us know when it folds."
But Chinese tech giant, Huawei seems to be going ahead of its competition in the race. According to recent reports, the company is working on a triple-fold smartphone. Yes, you read that right! Huawei seems to be aiming to bring a triple-fold device, becoming the first in the global market. And it’s not just an idea, as the device seems almost ready to be launched.