SEOUL, July 15 (AJP) - Samsung Electronics on Wednesday unveiled a new foldable display technology designed to improve durability while significantly reducing screen creases, days after an online video purportedly showing its next-generation Galaxy Fold smartphone drew widespread attention for its nearly invisible fold line.
The company said its new Flex Titanium technology combines advanced display engineering, new materials and precision mechanical design to produce its thinnest foldable display yet while enhancing structural durability and minimizing the crease that has long been viewed as one of the biggest drawbacks of foldable smartphones.
The technology will debut in Samsung's next-generation Galaxy foldable devices, which are scheduled to be unveiled at the Galaxy Unpacked event in London on July 22.
Samsung said it replaced conventional plastic film with a titanium alloy film and paired it with an upgraded titanium plate in a proprietary dual-layer structure.
The titanium alloy film, positioned beneath the OLED panel, offers roughly 20 times greater rigidity than conventional polymer film, helping improve durability while reducing visible creases. The redesigned titanium plate also features finer perforations that better support the display when unfolded while maintaining flexibility during repeated folding.
The company also said the display incorporates a higher-resolution design and next-generation organic materials to improve power efficiency without compromising image quality. Samsung described Flex Titanium as the culmination of seven generations of foldable display development aimed at delivering a thinner design, greater durability and a more immersive viewing experience.
The announcement follows the circulation of videos on Chinese social media over the weekend that were claimed to show Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 8. The footage drew attention after viewers noted that the display crease appeared substantially less visible than on previous Fold models, prompting speculation that Samsung had adopted a redesigned hinge and display structure.
Moon Sung-hoon, executive vice president of Samsung Electronics' Mobile eXperience business, said the company's competitiveness lies in combining a deep understanding of consumer needs with technologies that deliver practical value. Yoo Kyung-jin, executive vice president and head of product development at Samsung Display, said the newly developed titanium plate enhances both flexibility and durability while improving power efficiency through new display materials and design.
Samsung is expected to unveil its next-generation foldable smartphones, including the Galaxy Z Fold series, at its Galaxy Unpacked event in London on July 22. Details of the new Flex Titanium technology and the upcoming devices are expected to be disclosed at the event.
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