Alleged Huawei Mate 40 Pro 5G screen protector confirms a waterfall display for the upcoming flagship

, the image of a screen protector allegedly made for the unannounced Huawei Mate 40 Pro shows curves on both the left and right side indicative of a waterfall display. Last year’s featured an 88-degree drop-off on both sides of the screen. The so-called Horizon Display on last year’s model eliminated the physical volume keys and replaced them with virtual controls on the side of the waterfall display.

A patent approved by the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) indicates that the Mate 40 Pro will add more virtual controls, some from the …