TCL's Latest Foldable Phone Prototypes Has Dual Hinges

TCL has a new foldable phone paradigm that follows a dual-swivel design. Yes, this foldable telephone will fold in 3 parts unlike the unidirectional folding machinery seen on Samsung'due south Galaxy Fold and Huawei Mate X.

The company sent CNET an early prototype of this upcoming foldable phone which revealed the blueprint language and the details regarding the folding mechanism adopted on the phone.

Notably, the two hinges present in this TCL prototype folds and unfolds in a zigzag style, thanks to the DragonHinge arrangement. The device measures approximately mensurate 10-inches when information technology is unfolded.

In terms of optics, it has a quad-camera setup on the rear. A USB C port tin also exist seen on the device. The device, nevertheless, did not have a functional brandish which hints that the pattern of this foldable phone has not been confirmed yet.

Moreover, there is no information regarding the expected launch timeline for this foldable phone and the expected pricing. Speaking of the pricing, it won't exist affordable for sure since the foldable phones are mostly new to the market and are priced around $2000.

When TCL finally decides to launch this foldable telephone, it volition compete confronting the likes of the recently launched Samsung Galaxy Fold and the Huawei Mate 10 which the visitor has confirmed to launch on Nov fifteen.

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