Reports have emerged that Honor is developing a new Wide Foldable smartphone to compete with Apple and Samsung. Popular tipster 'Digital Chat Station' (DCS) has revealed the key features of this phone.
The competition for foldable phones in the smartphone market is increasing day by day. Particularly, in order to compete with the upcoming premium models from Apple and Samsung, Honor is actively developing its new 'Wide Foldable' phone. According to recent leaks, this smartphone has reached its final refinement stage.
This phone, which has raised massive expectations in the tech world, will be powered by Qualcomm's cutting-edge Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chipset, built on a 2nm technology. Through this, users can get incredibly fast performance and excellent battery optimization.
As the most important highlight of this phone, it will feature a 200MP primary camera and a periscope telephoto lens for the first time in the foldable phone market. Not only that, but information has also leaked that a massive 7000mAh battery will be packed inside it. Featuring a 5.5-inch cover screen and a 7.6-inch main inner screen, this phone is expected to pose a huge challenge to Huawei (Huawei Pura X Max). Its starting price could be around $1,470 (CNY 9,999).
Since this phone has currently reached its final design and development stage (Final Refinement Stage), it is expected to be launched very soon.
1. Processor & Performance
- This phone may be powered by Qualcomm's next-generation 2nm (2-nanometer) technology-built Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chipset.
- This will provide incredibly fast multitasking, an excellent gaming experience, and very low battery consumption (Power Efficiency).
2. Display Specs
- Inner Screen (Inner Screen): When unfolded, it will feature a large 7.6-inch screen. This will offer a tablet-like usage experience.
- Cover Screen (Cover Screen): It will feature a 5.5-inch screen. This will be highly convenient for sending messages and browsing without opening the phone.
3. Camera Setup
- The rear of this phone will feature cameras arranged in a Horizontal Camera Island setup.
- For the first time, a 200MP primary camera (Primary Camera) is going to be included in this.
- Along with this, a Periscope Telephoto lens is also added to capture distant objects clearly.
4. Massive Battery
- A massive battery with a capacity of over 7,000mAh is going to be fitted inside this phone.
- This will be the phone with the largest battery among flagship foldable (Flagship Foldable) phones.
5. Price & Competition
- Price: It is predicted that the starting price of this smartphone in China could be around CNY 9,999 (approx. $1,470).
- Competition: This will pose heavy competition to the world's first wide foldable phone already in the market, the Huawei Pura X Max.
A Short Comparison with Huawei Pura X Max:
- Huawei Pura X Max: 5300mAh battery, 50MP main camera, 7.7-inch inner screen, 5.4-inch cover screen.
- Honor Wide Foldable: 7000mAh+ battery, 200MP main camera, 7.6-inch inner screen, 5.5-inch cover screen.
Honor's New 'Wide Foldable' Phone FAQs
1. What is the expected price of the Honor Wide Foldable phone? Leaked information suggests that its starting price in the Chinese market could be around CNY 9,999 (approx. $1,470).
2. Which chipset is going to be used in this? Qualcomm's next-generation 2nm technology-built cutting-edge 'Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6' chipset will be used in this.
3. What is its camera and battery capacity? It will feature a 200MP primary camera (with a periscope lens) and a 7000mAh+ battery, which is the largest capacity seen in foldable phones.