Could Samsung’s next Galaxy Fold phone have a glass display?
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Reported today in The Verge.
Could Samsung's next Galaxy Fold phone have a glass display?
Earlier this month we saw images of a foldable device with a clamshell design rumored to be Samsung's next foldable phone. Now, to add a little more spice to this speculation, we ask: could this device also be using glass instead of plastic for its screen?
That's what phone leaker Ice Universe claims, tweeting today that Samsung has created "an ultra-thin glass cover" for its next foldable, and pointing to the smooth and unwrinkled appearance of the screen of the unknown device as proof. (The plastic screens of foldable devices often look rippled when seen at an angle, and only accrue more creases with time.)
It can be confirmed that the Galaxy Fold2 leaked not long ago will use an ultra-thin glass cover for the first time in the world, replacing plastic materials. The screen looks flatter and has less wrinkles. In fact, this is the correct cover material for foldable phones. pic.twitter.com/BS73BCsA4N
It's certainly not impossible. Samsung has applied for trademarks in Europe for something it calls "Samsung Ultra Thin Glass" or "UTG," and other sources have rumored that this will be the material used for its next foldable, which some have dubbed the Samsung Fold 2.
We also know that manufacturers are pouring money into this technology. Foldable glass is seen as an important step in getting foldables into the mass market. It's more resilient than the plastic polymers currently used, which would help the devices overcome their well-known quality issues. It's also nicer to use, meeting customer expectations. Apple supplier Corning is among those known to be developing the material, and market watchers suggest the iPhone-maker is waiting for reliable foldable glass before it launch