Highlights
- Vivo and Honor are reportedly developing wide foldable smartphones with tablet-style displays.
- The Vivo X Fold 6 may refine folding display technology while Honor’s prototype shows a wider form factor with triple rear cameras and a secondary back display.
- These devices are expected to launch no earlier than Q1 2027.
The foldable smartphone segment could soon see a new trend as several smartphone brands are reportedly exploring wider foldable designs. New leaks indicate that Vivo and Honor are also developing wide foldable smartphones for future releases. Here’s what we know so far.
Wide Foldables from Vivo and Honor Coming Soon?
According to a recent leak shared by tipster Smart Pikachu, Vivo is currently working on improvements for its next foldable smartphone that is expected to launch as the Vivo X Fold 6. The tipster claims that the upcoming device will bring noticeable upgrades in crease management.
The leak also states that users interested in large foldable smartphones should pay attention to the Vivo X Fold 6 as the company appears to be refining the overall folding display experience. The tipster also hinted that Vivo may gradually shift its foldable smartphone strategy toward wider “book-style” foldable designs in the future.
However, it remains unclear whether Vivo plans to launch such a wide foldable device this year.
In a separate leak, tipster Guan Tongxue GiM revealed that Honor has also been developing a wide foldable smartphone for a long time. While the tipster did not share detailed specifications, the post included an image that appears to showcase the possible design of the upcoming device.
Based on the leaked image, the Honor foldable smartphone could feature a triple rear camera setup along with a secondary display positioned on the back panel. The device also appears to adopt a noticeably wider form factor compared to traditional foldable phones currently available in the market.
When unfolded, the smartphone is expected to provide a tablet-like viewing experience in horizontal orientation potentially making it more suitable for multitasking and media consumption.
Other Brands Working On Wide Foldables
Earlier this year, Huawei introduced the Pura X Max with a wide foldable form factor.
Rumours also suggest that Samsung may unveil a similar device alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Flip 8 later this July. Apple is also reportedly preparing its first foldable iPhone, which may launch as the iPhone Ultra in September this year.
As for the launch timeline of Honor and Vivo devices, reports suggest that these foldable smartphones may not arrive until the first quarter of 2027.
FAQs
Q1. What type of foldable smartphones are Vivo and Honor developing?
Answer. Both brands are reportedly working on wide, book-style foldable smartphones designed to deliver a tablet-like viewing experience.
Q2. What upgrades are expected in the Vivo X Fold 6?
Answer. Leaks suggest the Vivo X Fold 6 will bring improvements in crease management and may mark a shift toward wider foldable designs.
Q3. When might Vivo and Honor launch their wide foldable smartphones?
Answer. Reports indicate these devices may not arrive until the first quarter of 2027, though Huawei and Samsung are expected to launch similar models earlier.