Expect to see it on devices at Samsung’s Unpacked event next week
Samsung introduced its new Flex Titanium display technology, which will debut with the next generation of Galaxy foldable devices. It features a new structure that uses advanced materials to provide a more durable screen with a less visible crease. The company says it builds on “seven generations of foldable innovation and engineering expertise,” suggesting it will launch with the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Flip 8. Samsung is expected to unveil the new foldables at its upcoming Unpacked event on July 22.
The company has developed two components for the new display technology. One of them is a titanium alloy film placed under the OLED panel, giving the screen 20 times greater mechanical rigidity. Underneath is a titanium plate, which provides stable support when the device is unfolded and retains the flexibility the phone needs to withstand repeated folding. The new titanium plate eliminates “air gaps between the module and (its) adhesive using advanced hole processing technology.” Kyung-Jin Yoo, executive vice president of Samsung Display, said the “micro-patterned holes” in the folding section of the titanium plate provide “flexibility and rugged durability.”
We only have a few days left before we can see for ourselves whether the next generation of Samsung devices actually has less visible creases. At CES earlier this year, however, we saw Samsung’s “seamless” foldable screen exhibit, which showed a device with an invisible crease in the center. This made the Samsung phone with older display technology shown alongside look messy in comparison, with a very visible crease. 9to5Google also spotted a leaked video of what is purported to be the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, which shows a very smooth screen with no visible creases.
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