Most people still use slab smartphones, but there’s been a lot of hype surrounding folding smartphones lately. It’s evident as more and more brands have started to foray into this unconventional smartphone category. We’ve recently seen Tecno take a shot at it, and now it seems Meizu is set to join the fray soon with an upcoming clamshell foldable.
Meizu’s plans to launch a foldable smartphone are no secret as the brand’s vice president already confirmed the same recently. He said the company will launch its first foldable by the end of this year. While no further details about the product have been disclosed, a patent showcases a Meizu smartphone with a clamshell design.
As you can see in the image above, the foldable features a clamshell design that looks quite similar to Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip phones. According to the patent’s abstract, the hinge mechanism of the device is designed to make it easy to open and close the smartphone efficiently. Interestingly, it seems that Meizu has managed to reduce the gap between the two halves of the phone when it’s closed, which could indicate that the company has come up with an improved hinge design.
Meizu is a seasoned smartphone brand that has been in the business since January 2007. While it was once a major player in China, the company has since lost ground to competitors like Xiaomi and Oppo. However, the brand has plans to stage a comeback and hopes to secure a place in the top 5 within the next three years. Meizu’s latest flagship series, the Meizu 20, appears to be a promising product that could serve as a springboard for the brand, but it’s clear that the road ahead will be challenging.
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