Samsung’s Trifold Phone: A Closer Look at Its Design Against Huawei’s Mate XT Ultimate

Since I first tested Huawei’s Mate XT Ultimate trifold phone, I’ve been looking forward to Samsung unveiling a similar device. Rumors have it that the South Korean tech giant will release its own triple-screen foldable in just a couple of weeks on December 5th.

During an earnings call back in August, Samsung hinted at its plans for innovative form factors with a new trifold phone in development. However, when the company showcased its dual-hinge design during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation CEO Summit in South Korea, I was concerned about how it stacks up against Huawei’s creation.

The Huawei Mate XT Ultimate features two hinges that enable various modes of usage – as a standard phone, a small tablet, or even a full-size tablet. In contrast, Samsung’s design seems to be more akin to folding an already foldable Galaxy Z device in half again. This approach creates a G-shaped form rather than the Z-shape seen with Huawei’s offering.

Another key difference lies in the screen arrangements: while Huawei’s Mate XT Ultimate presents one continuous display that unfolds into a larger panel, Samsung has opted for an additional cover screen on its trifold model to access the inner display when fully closed. This design choice might impact user convenience and durability concerns compared to Huawei’s single-screen layout.

Despite these divergences in hardware implementation, both devices aim to offer unique and flexible form factors that could cater to different user needs. However, based on my experience with the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate, I am somewhat skeptical if Samsung’s trifold will match the utility and intuitiveness of its Chinese counterpart.

Source: cnet.com