Dhaka, Nov. 15 -- Huawei is preparing to introduce the MateBook Fold S, a compact foldable laptop with an external cover display that users can operate without opening the main screen, according to technology news site Huawei Central.

Richard Yu, chairman of Huawei's Consumer Business Group, recently showcased the device in a promotional video. In the demonstration, he placed the company's existing 18-inch MateBook Fold inside an envelope, folded it in half and revealed the smaller MateBook Fold S.

Huawei Central reports that the new computer features a 14.7-inch main display that folds into a more compact, tablet-sized form. The screen appears to have an almost invisible crease, pointing to refinements in its display and hinge technolo...