Devices that have an atypical ~16:10 aspect ratio when they are unfolded are projected to take off in the near future, especially if Apple should really adopt the form-factor for its inaugural flexible-display phablet as currently rumored. In the meantime, the world’s first market-ready example has attracted at least 700,000 owners as of the latest estimates.
That might not seem like a lot, especially compared to more conventional market leaders such as those of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold series – even the new, tri-folding Mate XTs is now backed to barrel past it to the 1,000,000 active user mark thanks to its iterative upgrade strategy and reduced starting price.
Huawei is thought to persist with the innovative, originally ~$1,250 Pura X series nonetheless, possibly branching out with its first sub-flagship variant in the near future.
The device might have the same distinctive 6.3-inch main display, but compromise in other areas for a more attractive starting price.
Then again, it might still be somewhat expensive, thought to cost around 5,999 yuan (~$841) on its release as it is.
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