Huawei has officially launched the “wide foldable” smartphone, something Apple and Samsung have only been rumored to be working on, giving it a real first mover advantage in 2026.
What “wide foldable” actually means: Most foldables today (like Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold series) are tall and narrow when closed, then open into a squarish tablet.
Huawei flipped that idea:
– Shorter, wider outer screen (more like a normal phone).
– Landscape-oriented inner display (closer to a small tablet).
– A passport-style, book-like shape instead of a tall slab.
The result is a device that feels more natural for:
– Watching videos
– Multitasking side-by-side apps
– Typing and productivity
In fact, the inner display is roughly 7.7 inches with a wide aspect ratio, giving it a tablet-like experience rather than the cramped feel of earlier foldables.
Key specs of Huawei’s new wide foldable:
– The device called the Huawei Pura X Max isn’t just about shape; it’s a full flagship.
Displays:
– 5.4-inch outer screen (very bright, up to 3500 nits)
– 7.7-inch inner display with adaptive 1–120Hz refresh rate
Chip: Huawei’s Kirin 9030 Pro
Battery: 5,300mAh with fast wired & wireless charging
Cameras: Triple setup (50MP main + telephoto + ultra-wide)
Extras: Stylus support + AI photography features
Prices start around $1,600+, putting it squarely in ultra-premium territory.
Huawei didn’t just release another foldable, it may have defined the next direction of foldables such as:
– It’s the first commercially available wide-format foldable.
– It addresses a major complaint: narrow outer screens
It aligns with where the industry was already heading. Both Apple and Samsung are reportedly working on similar designs but later in 2026, meaning Huawei now has a clear head start.
There are a few important limitations:
* China-first launch (global availability unclear)
* No Google services (same long-standing Huawei issue)
* App ecosystem may lag compared to Android/iOS
Huawei didn’t just beat Apple and Samsung to market, it changed the design playbook.
If this wider format catches on (and it probably will), expect:
– Samsung’s next Fold to go wider
– Apple’s first foldable iPhone to follow a similar layout
This could mark the shift from “experimental foldables” to actually practical, everyday foldable phones.
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