Embodiments of this application provide an electronic device display method and an electronic device. The electronic device includes a foldable body, an outer screen, and an inner screen, and the method includes: when the foldable body is in a folded state, detecting whether a protective cover approaches the outer screen and reaches a preset position with respect to the outer screen; if the protective cover reaches the preset position with respect to the outer screen, when the preset condition is met, determining whether the foldable body is switched to a non-folded state; and if the foldable body is switched to the non-folded state, controlling the electronic device to be in a screen non-locked state. That the preset condition is met includes at least being within a preset time after the protective cover reaches the preset position. When a user covers the outer screen with the protective cover, and the foldable body is switched from the folded state to the non-folded state, the user probably needs to browse through the outer screen. Therefore, when the user opens the inner screen, the user does not need to perform unlocking, and the electronic device directly enters the screen non-locked state, so that browsing efficiency and browsing experience of the user are improved.