# Foldable 5G Smartphones The Huawei Mate X Reveals a Tablet When Unfolded By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-02-25 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huawei-mate-x References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/huawei-mate-x-5g-foldable-smartphone-with-6-6-inch-screen-that-folds-out-into-8-8-inch-tablet/) The phablet was the original answer to users seeking the functionality of a phone and tablet in one device but isn't the most portable solution out there, which is being addressed with folding alternatives like the [Huawei](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huawei-mate-xt) Mate X smartphone. Featuring a foldable design, the smartphone packs the functionality of a phone and a tablet in one convenient, compact solution that will shift in functionality according to needs. The device packs 5G connectivity to make it future-ready and also features a 4,500mAh battery that supports 55W Huawei [SuperCharge](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allinone-car-chargers), while the cameras on the device have been developed in partnership with [Leica](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xiaomi-mix-fold-2). The Huawei Mate X smartphone boasts a crisp OLED panel that is supported by a mechanical hinge for optimal opening and closing at all times. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Foldable Smartphones:** The trend towards foldable devices opens up opportunities for new form factors that can combine multiple devices in one, improving user convenience and adaptability - **5G Connectivity:** The arrival of 5G technology creates opportunities for innovation in user experiences that will rely on faster and more connected devices, services and applications - **Smartphone-tablet Hybrids:** The combination of functionality from phone and tablet devices in one flexible package creates opportunities for new usability and mobility experiences for users ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics:** The foldable 5G smartphone trend affects industries producing consumer devices, creating new challenges and opportunities for innovation in product design, engineering, and marketing - **Telecommunications:** The arrival of 5G and the trend towards foldable smartphones, will impact telecommunications infrastructure and open new opportunities for developing next-generation networks - **Mobile App Development:** The trend towards foldable smartphones, in addition to 5G connectivity, creates a unique opportunity for innovation in mobile app design, allowing developers to create new, more immersive user experiences ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Triple-Folding Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huawei-mate-xt.md) - [Triple Foldable Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mate-xt-ultimate-design.md) - [Foldable Smartphone Advances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huawei-mate.md) - [Discreetly Dual-Screened Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huawei-mate-x7.md) - [Ultra-Durable Folding Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huawei-mate-x6.md) - [Sleek Foldable Lightweight Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mate-x3.md) - [Next-Gen Wrap-Around Display Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huawei-mate-xs-2.md) - [Tri-Fold Productivity Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mate-xts.md) - [Folding Tablet-Like Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huawei-matebook-fold-ultimate.md)