Samsung Display, a major manufacturer of electronic displays, recently revealed their latest concept for a foldable display. Their innovation merges the two main types of foldable displays currently on the market: sliding and folding models. This new concept promises to provide the benefits and features of both while minimizing the drawbacks.
Sliding foldable displays, such as Microsoft’s Surface Duo, are becoming increasingly popular. They offer an attractive form factor while still preserving portability and convenience as they don’t open and close like traditional foldable displays. However, they do require two separate displays to be seen, making them more expensive and difficult to produce.
Folding displays, like Samsung’s Galaxy Fold, are another popular style that offer a larger, uninterrupted display when open. The design allows for the display to be seen from one side, making them visually appealing and more efficient to manufacture. Moreover, they are perfect for multitasking as one display can show multiple apps at once. However, they are z-fold designs can easily get dirty around the crease, and they don’t offer complete protection when closed.
Samsung Display’s new concept aims to combine the two types of devices, offering a foldable display that can slide and fold. This allows users to take advantage of both the advantages of a sliding and folding display, as well as the obvious benefit of having one continuous display when open.
The concept also offers an interesting breathing angle, so the display moves when opened, reducing the amount of dirt that may build up around the crease. Furthermore, the design offers complete protection with the display closed, so it can easily slip into backpacks and bags.
Overall, Samsung Display has created an exciting concept with their latest foldable design. It offers a unique form factor that combines the convenience of a sliding display with the convenience of a foldable one. With this concept, users can enjoy a large, continuous display when opened, and a closed unit that offers complete protection.