A reality where foldable phones with under-display camera tech become mainstream is now inching closer than ever as more and more OEMs jump into the bandwagon. The latest to join seems to be realme, an official of which has now hinted at foldable and under-display camera phone offerings from the company in 2022.

In a post on Weibo, Xu Qi Chase, realme CMO (China), has stated that new smartphone forms such as under-screen camera and foldable tech “will further mature” next year. While this doesn’t directly say that realme will indeed be launching such offerings, it could still be a teaser of what’s to come.

realme’s parent brand OPPO is actually working on a foldable phone with an external folding display, so it won’t be surprising if the former is working on the same as well. If OPPO and realme do release foldables of their own, they’ll be joining the likes of Huawei, Samsung, and Xiaomi, all of which have already been mass-producing phones with the tech.

Some alleged design sketches were leaked recently (via 91mobiles) showing a “realme GT 2 Fold.” Although, they appear to be fan-made and should hence be taken with a pinch of salt.

As for under-display cameras, realme has already filed a patent for a phone that seemingly makes use of the tech. The patent documents showcase a phone with a full-screen design, which suggests its selfie camera could be embedded under the display. It also seems to be equipped with an in-screen fingerprint scanner.

Phone companies have been racing to offer as much screen estate as possible on their offerings, all while keeping a device still pocketable enough. And as more and more users shift to personal screens, fueled by streaming services like Netflix, there has been an ever-increasing demand for larger displays. After all, the larger the display, the better the watching experience.

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