Are tri-foldable phones the next big thing? I tried one from an upstart brand

The Tecno tri-fold is real and comes with pre-installed Google apps. There's no launch date yet but I hope the company announces a launch date soon. Here's why.

I've been rooting for tri-fold phones since I used the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate. I found that device to be more useful than a book-style foldable. Now, here comes the Tecno Phantom Ultimate 2, which is a similar tri-fold foldable. 

However, unlike the Huawei phone, the Tecno Phantom Ultimate 2 isn't available to buy. The phone was launched as a concept in August 2024 and Tecno is showcasing a working prototype at Mobile World Congress. While the phone is expected to be launched in the future, I got limited hands-on time with the tri-fold at the event -- and was impressed. 

Also: I tested Huawei's $3,600 tri-foldable, and it made me question why tablets ...