Honor could create a versatile foldable phone

The foldable phone market is still finding its place, but innovations continue to push the boundaries. We recently saw Huawei’s trifoldable phone, and now whispers say Honor may be exploring even wilder territory.

According to the noticed patent 91 mobile phonesHonor may be working on a foldable phone that challenges the limitations of current models. Unlike existing folding devices that only fold in one direction (like a book or cover), this device appears to have an omnidirectional folding mechanism.

Patent schematics show a device with multiple rotating shafts that allow the display to fold in different directions. Although the exact functions remain unclear, it is possible that complex elements are not limited to a single folding pattern.

The patent also describes several variants of this mechanism, each having a central connecting element. This may be a way to maintain structural integrity despite the increasing complexity of assembly. Now it’s important to remember that this is just a patent. There is no guarantee that Honor will actually develop and release such a device. The market for advanced devices is still a niche market with premium price tags.

According to rumors, tri-foldable phones such as the Honor model and the Huawei Mate XT series seem to be the next step in this evolution, offering a larger screen when folded while remaining somewhat compact when folded. Reports even suggest that the Honor Triangle could be thinner than the already impressively thin Mate XT Ultimate.

But the versatile folding patent is interesting. This raises questions about the potential benefits and challenges of such a design. Will it be more versatile but less durable? How will the user interface adapt to these multi-format configurations?

Only time will tell if Honor will bring this futuristic complex concept to life. For now, let us remind you that the foldable phone market is still far from developing and innovative ideas are springing up in the background.