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Coolpad’s new $150 Android phone has a wider screen like the iPhone Duo, but doesn’t fold
Publication: The Verge
Author: Andrew Liszewski
Source published: 22/10/2026, 14:24:49 UTC
Briefing created: 22/10/2026, 14:32:45 UTC
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Briefings
Coolpad launched the Cool X Wide in China in August 2026, featuring a significantly wider screen similar to the iPhone Duo. The device is available for preorder through JD.com at 999 C, though specific dimensions and folding mechanics remain unconfirmed. This marks a shift in market trends where folding screen designs are influencing traditional slab phones.
Key points
- Coolpad launched the Cool X Wide in China in August 2026 with a much wider screen than typical non-folding phones.
- The device is available for preorder through JD.com in China for 999 C.
Context
The design of widescreen folding phones like the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Huawei Pura X View is influencing traditional slab phones. Similar to the Huawei Pura X View that launched in China in August, the new Coolpad Cool X Wide has a much wider screen than what's typically seen in non-folding phones.
Limitations
Specific dimensions, folding mechanics, and exact screen sizes are not confirmed. The article only provides the preorder price and platform; no other dates, author names, or causal claims are supported by the evidence.
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