Honor Develops ‘Wide Fold’ as Industry Emulates iPhone Fold
The smartphone industry is witnessing a significant shift with the development of foldable devices. Honor is making headlines by creating a new foldable model known as the “Wide Fold.” This move comes as a response to growing competition, particularly from Apple’s anticipated “iPhone Fold.”
Honor’s Wide Fold: A New Contender
Honor aims to enter the foldable market with its innovative design. The “Wide Fold” is designed to align with the wider internal aspect ratio that Apple is expected to implement in the iPhone Fold. This shift contrasts with the conventional square displays used by many existing Android foldables, including the popular Galaxy Z Fold series and Google’s Pixel 10 Pro Fold.
Market Trends in Foldable Smartphones
The rise of foldable smartphones has spurred various brands to adopt new form factors. The following brands are in the foldable race:
- Honor – Launching “Wide Fold”
- Apple – Anticipated “iPhone Fold”
- Samsung – Expected offshoot of the Fold series
- Oppo – Considering a similar design
Apple’s design focuses on a smaller external display, which is reminiscent of both the Pixel Fold and previous Oppo models. Similar strategies from other manufacturers highlight an industry trend shifting toward wider internal displays.
Future Developments
Additionally, Honor plans to unveil the Magic V6, its mainstream foldable smartphone, at the upcoming Mobile World Congress (MWC). This event will take place next month and could showcase more innovations in the foldable sector.
Honor’s History with Foldables
Honor previously had success with its “Vs” series of foldables, which provided budget-friendly options. However, it has not updated this lineup since 2024. The introduction of the Wide Fold suggests a renewed commitment to innovate in the foldable market.
As foldable technology continues to evolve, it will be intriguing to see how Honor’s strategies play out against rising competitors like Apple and Samsung.
