Samsung made the very idea of folding smartphones a big thing with its foldable line. The Korean company’s foldables are one of the best in the market, but just like everything, they are not perfect. And one of the major concerns with the Galaxy Z Folds and Flips is the controversial crease present on the display. Yes, it is less visible on the latest Galaxy Z Fold 4, but it’s still noticeable. Luckily, Samsung could finally fix this design flaw with the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 5.
The Korean publication Naver reports that Samsung will use a new waterdrop-shaped hinge on the upcoming Fold 5, which will allow the device’s display to fold completely flat without any gaps in between. This should mean that the inner display of the foldable will become more durable and have little to no crease.
To make you understand, the crease on the display of Samsung’s foldables appears due to the design of their hinges. Apparently, the hinge creates a tight bend at the center, which results in a visible stream on the display.
The report further states that the new waterdrop-shaped hinge is called a “dumbbell” type hinge internally. It is reported that the new hinge will increase the durability of the display and make the smartphone easier to carry.
It is worth mentioning that, unlike Samsung, Chinese brands (Xiaomi, Oppo, et al.) have already gotten rid of the unsightly crease from their foldables’ displays. Oppo’s recent Find X2 series debuts with a sleeker, crease-less display than Samsung’s best foldable. Xiaomi’s Mix Fold 2 isn’t any different. It comes with probably the best display in the industry and is thinner than every folding smartphone on the market.
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