Chinese smartphone makers Xiaomi and Honor appear ready to follow rival Huawei Technologies' lead by launching their own tri-fold models, as public records show that the two firms have each previously applied for a design patent on a double-hinged handset.

Over successive administrations, the U.S. government has used stiff trade restrictions to try to stifle the Chinese telecom giant Huawei. In turn, the company never misses an opportunity to show that it is still standing.

Samsung is expected to launch a rollable phone in the second half of 2025, know what is coming next year. Huawei recently launched the world's first tri-fold smartphone in China which has been gaining much popularity.