Samsung Display, the panel manufacturing arm of Samsung, has showcased several innovative foldable display technologies at CES 2025, including two different tri-foldable smartphone concepts, fueling speculation about future devices.
Tri-Foldable Concepts: Flex G and Flex S
Samsung Display has presented two distinct tri-foldable smartphone designs, both aiming to compete with the likes of the Huawei Mate XT:
- Flex S (Concept): This design, similar to the Huawei Mate XT, leaves a portion of the screen exposed when folded.
- Flex G (Concept): A tri-fold design that folds in a manner similar to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold, but with an additional fold, potentially leading to a smaller, more pocketable device. This concept, known as Flex G from CES 2022, is rumored to be the basis for Samsung’s first commercial tri-foldable.
Other Foldable Innovations
In addition to the tri-foldable concepts, Samsung Display also presented:
- IT Foldable: (details not specified in the provided text).
- Slidable Flex Duet: (details not specified in the provided text).
- Slidable Flex Vertical: (details not specified in the provided text).
Future Outlook
While Samsung Display continues to innovate with new foldable display technologies, it is not expected to release its tri-foldable alternative to the Huawei Mate XT until 2026 at the earliest. These advancements highlight Samsung's commitment to exploring different form factors in the foldable market.
Source: Samsung Display Official Website
