Huawei is preparing a cheaper folding smartphone with an unusual shape
Huawei continues to experiment with foldable smartphones. Rumours suggest that the company is preparing a more affordable version of the Pura X model, which debuted in March 2025. The main feature is a 6.3-inch display with an unusual 16:10 aspect ratio, which looks more like a tablet than a typical folding phone.
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If the original version cost about $1,250, the new product, according to preliminary data, will receive a price tag of ¥5,999, which is about $840. Such a move indicates the company's desire to expand the audience of folding devices by making them more accessible to the mass market.
The key feature of the new smartphone will be a 6.3-inch display with an unusual 16:10 aspect ratio. This format looks more like a tablet than typical folding phones with 21:9 or 4:3 screens. Huawei has decided not to change this feature, as it has become the hallmark of Pura X and sets it apart from the competition.
To reduce the cost, the company is likely to make some compromises in the technical specifications. However, the main emphasis will remain on the screen, which should provide a unique user experience, even in the more affordable segment.
In the domestic market, Huawei is showing steady growth: the Mate XTs trifold has already approached the 1 million user mark. This indicates a high interest in foldable form factors in China. Against this backdrop, rumours that Apple is developing its own large-format iPhone Fold only reinforce the relevance of Huawei's strategy - the company is seeking to consolidate its leadership in this segment before competitors enter the market.
At the same time, the question of a global release remains open. The original Pura X never made it beyond the Chinese market, and it is not yet known whether the foldable version is planned to be sold internationally. If Huawei decides to introduce it to the global market, it could be a game changer in the mid-range foldable smartphone segment.
Source: m.weibo.cn
