Samsung Unveils New Foldable Phone Prototype, Aims for Release This Year

Samsung has showcased a new folding phone model, part of its Galaxy Z series, signalling an upcoming addition to its range of mobile devices. The unveiling occurred at the Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation summit in Gyeongju, South Korea.

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The device was presented behind a transparent display, featuring animations that demonstrated its unique folding action. Two physical units, one open and one closed, were also visible behind the screen.

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Unlike Huawei’s Mate XT, which unfolds in a Z shape with one inward and one outward-folding hinge, Samsung's design features a different system. Its animation illustrates a top screen unfolding to the left and a second display hinging on the right, resulting in both hinges folding inwards.

This design choice aims to offer improved protection for the flexible display when folded, while ensuring the outer screen remains easily accessible for users. When fully opened, the Samsung display achieves a shape similar to a standard tablet.

A post on X claims that the screen will measure 6.5 inches when folded and 10 inches when unfolded, maintaining a tablet-like size and shape. Details about the device's physical dimensions have also emerged.

The smartphone appears to be approximately 4.2 mm thick when unfolded. When folded, its thickness ranges from 1.2 cm to 1.5 cm, with crease lines noted as "barely noticeable."

Samsung stated that it "continues to advance innovative technologies, including next-generation form factors in the era of mobile AI, to deliver meaningful user experiences." The company added, "The recent showcase reflects ongoing R&D efforts, and we plan to bring this next generation device to users within this year."

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• Samsung showcased the Galaxy TriFold at the APEC summit in Gyeongju, South Korea.

• The device features an inward-folding hinge system for both screens, differing from some competitors.

• When fully open, the display measures 10 inches, resembling a standard tablet.

Source: FORBES