Samsung’s Foldable Phone Vision: Rollable Screen Technologies

Samsung’s New Foldable Phone Vision

Samsung has taken a significant step in the tech world by launching two new foldable phones named Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6. However, according to the company’s executive Chung Yi, this is just the beginning. At the iMid 2024 conference, Yi stated, “We are working on products with dual-foldable, multi-foldable, and rollable form factors.” Although no specific date has been given for when these innovative devices will be released, considering Samsung’s leadership in the foldable phone market, it is likely that they will come up with unique and striking designs different from other brands in the industry.

In particular, Samsung’s work on rollable screens is noteworthy. Such screen technologies are not actually a new concept. In the mid-2000s, Philips and e-ink companies were working on projects regarding rollable screens that transformed into a pen form when closed and had a large screen when opened. However, at that time, it was not possible to turn these innovative screens into practical products. The technology used was limited to e-ink, which could only display two colors.

Today, if Samsung can successfully develop “rollable, rollable” screens, the sizes and forms of mobile phones could change completely. Indeed, it may be just a matter of time before mobile phones the size of a pen hit the market. Such innovations seem poised to elevate user experience and portability to a whole new level.