Overview
- Reporters uncovered a US design filing and leaked images shared by PostFast and tipster David (@xleaks7) that depict Huawei’s S‑shaped vertical tri‑fold concept.
- The drawings show two horizontally aligned hinges that fold the device twice into three stacked sections, producing a slim closed profile and a tall smartphone‑style screen when opened.
- The patent suggests a single flexible display across the three sections, a layout that could favor vertical social‑media and single‑column content but would need new software layouts to work well.
- The design is only at the patent and leak stage, and Huawei has not announced any plans to build or sell this phone, so commercial availability and timing remain unknown.
- The filing fits Huawei’s recent pattern of bold foldable experiments, but practical hurdles such as hinge durability, display reliability, and app optimization will determine whether the idea reaches shoppers.