We all know that foldable phones would be the best option on the market if it weren’t for their high price and the huge crease that runs across the screen right where it folds, but Samsung seems to have found the key to solve it.
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Subscribe (it's FREE) ►This information comes from the famous leaker Ice Universe, who has one of the best track records when it comes to rumors. Apparently, the “wrinkle control” of the upcoming special edition of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 is “better than ever.”
Now, we do not expect this Special Edition model to appear anywhere outside of South Korea and China, but it bodes well for the future foldables from Samsung that will be more widely available, including the Galaxy Z Fold 7.
An ultra-flexible crystal to solve the issue
According to respected industry analyst Ross Young, the improvement may be due to Samsung using ultra-flexible glass (UFG) for the first time: this high-strength panel technology is slightly thinner around the fold, resulting in a more uniform appearance.
The foldable screen technology has improved significantly over the years, let’s not forget that the first Galaxy Fold phone was launched in 2019, but these screens are still not completely flat when opened outward, due to the underlying hinge.
Even in our favorite foldable phones, including the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold and the OnePlus Open, the crease remains visible despite the technological improvements in recent years.
We will have to wait to see for ourselves how much Samsung has progressed in this department, but it is fair to say that progress is being made year after year. And apparently, the issue with folds is one of the reasons why we haven’t seen a foldable iPhone yet.
Regarding the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Special Edition, previously leaked renders have suggested that it will be a thinner model, with larger screens on both the inside and outside.
