Xiaomi is reportedly interested in developing a tri-fold phone following Huawei as a patent was spotted in China. The patent listing delivers basic, early renderings of the device with a camera bar that feels reminiscent of the Mix Fold 3.

A leak of Xiaomi's patent for the design of a tri-fold smartphone has sparked speculation that Xiaomi intends to enter the triple-folding phone market, following the launch of the Huawei Mate XT.

Both Xiaomi and Honor have previously applied for a design patent on a double-hinged handset, according to public records.

Xiaomi on Wednesday promoted a new triple-fold smartphone patent, following Huawei’s launch of the Mate XT, the industry’s first triple-fold smartphone,