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Samsung & Huawei could unveil affordable foldable phones in 2024: TrendForce

Sean — Fri, 10 Nov 2023 08:10:43 +0000

Samsung and Huawei aren’t simply known names in the smartphone market, but also major players in the foldable smartphone segment. These two were some of the first to launch devices with a flexible display, and now, it appears that the companies could be planning to unveil affordable models as early as next year.

Samsung and Huawei mid-range foldable phones arriving in 2024

According to a TrendForce report, the South and Chinese tech giant are planning on reducing the price barriers to their foldable phone offerings. This would make them more accessible to a wider audience and broaden their presence in the market. The report adds that both Huawei and Samsung could be preparing to unveil foldable devices sometime in 2024.

Furthermore, Samsung Electronics is working on a new foldable handset that will target the mid-range segment. Unfortunately, the finer details like pricing or specifications are still unclear. Since the term mid-range was used, we can expect the device to cost around 500 US Dollars or lower. Making such phones more affordable will help boost the sales of such devices and popularize foldable phones in general. Many consumers will be more likely to buy such a device as typical foldable phones fall in the premium or ultra premium category.

Notably, this is also in line with one of our previous reports, which claims that the company could launch a new foldable phone from within its popular FE (Fan Edition) branding. Keep in mind that this is just an unconfirmed report, so take this report with a pinch of salt for now.

Samsung saw more foldable sales in Galaxy Z Fold3 launch month than entire 2020

Sean — Thu, 30 Dec 2021 08:27:27 +0000

Samsung has just reported an interesting sales detail related to the foldable smartphone market. Apparently, the company sold more foldable handsets during the launch month of the Galaxy Z Fold3 than its entire shipments last year.

Galaxy Z Fold3

According to an official press release (Via CNet), the South Korean tech giant shipped around four times more foldable phones in a month than its entire 2020 shipments. The sizeable jump in sales is solely attributed to the launch of the Galaxy Z Fold3 and Galaxy Z Flip3 back in August 2021. Both models here well received across the globe, which help boost foldable sales eclipse last year’s shipments a couple of times over.

For those unaware, the Galaxy Z Fold3 and Galaxy Z Flip3 are currently the latest foldable models from Samsung and arrive with various improvements over their predecessors. The former is the top end variant that costs around 1,800 US Dollars while the latter is more affordable of the two and usually retails around 999 US Dollars. While the company did not reveal any shipment figures officially, the news is in line with a previous report from Counterpoint Research, which estimated that the company will ship over 9 million foldable units in 2021.

Galaxy Z Flip3

This figure alone is around three times more than the overall shipments last year. Notably, the company also held dominance over the entire segment, with its foldable phone market share being around 88 percent last year. Its strong presence in the market is expected to carry over this year as well, although, newer foldable models from new rivals entering the market would likely lower this in the coming years. A recent entry in the market includes the Oppo Find N, with Huawei also recently launching its P50 Pocket folding phone as well.

This Samsung phone can both fold and roll: Design Patent

Sudarshan Ravichandran — Fri, 17 Dec 2021 10:44:59 +0000

Samsung is the leading foldable smartphone brand. The company will continue to enjoy this status for the time being. To keep up with the competition, the firm needs to innovate. Hence, like any other company, it is also known for patenting various phone designs and technology every now and then. One such patent has now emerged showcasing both foldable and rollable form factors in a single device.

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According to 91Mobiles, Samsung filed a unique smartphone design patent with the WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organisation) in June 2021. This design incorporates a foldable as well as a rollable in one phone.

As mentioned earlier, Samsung is well-known for its foldables, however, the company is yet to release any rollable. In fact, there’s not a single commercial rollable smartphone from any brand.

However, like others, Samsung has also been filing design patents for this new form factor. But this is the first time any company has ever clubbed both foldable and rollable into one.

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Per the patent description, the design is of an ‘electronic device capable of folding and sliding operations’. Users can slide the display of this handset based on requirement and can fold it at an inclined angle. The screen can be folded even when it is not rolled out.

Unfortunately, not much is known about this design patent except that it uses a hinge and a motor to fold and roll respectively.

As of now, we don’t think Samsung will ever launch a commercial product with this design anytime soon. But we cannot rule out the possibility in the future.

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Samsung projected to ship 7.2 million foldable smartphones in 2021

Sean — Thu, 02 Sep 2021 09:51:04 +0000

Samsung is reportedly projected to ship 7.2 million units of foldable smartphones in this year. The news arrives as the company saw higher than expected demand for its two new foldable phones, the Galaxy Z Fold3 and Galaxy Z Flip3.

According to TheElec report, the projection is from an analyst firm Display Supply Chain Consultants (DSCC). As per this report, the firm forecasts that the South Korean tech giant will ship more than 7 million units of its foldable smartphones at the higher end estimate. This marks a significant rise in shipments over last year, in which the company shipped just 2.5 million units. With the launch of the Galaxy Z Fold3 and Galaxy Z Flip3, the brand saw pre orders reaching 920,000 units.

Notably, the pre orders for these two devices is even higher than its mainstream flagship Galaxy S21 and the previously launched Galaxy Note 20. Although, DSCC added that most of these orders for the foldable smartphone is from the company’s home country, South Korea. The report adds that Samsung is spending an exorbitant amount on the marketing and promotion of the new smartphones.

DSCC believes that the company is planning on spending 2 billion US Dollars to promote the new devices, which is equal to about 53 percent of the company’s mobile unit’s operating income in the third quarter and 69 percent of its operating income in the second quarter. It remains to be seen whether the massive high budget marketing strategy will effect the Samsung Mobile’s operating income for the second half of this year.

Samsung seeks to expand production for its new foldable smartphones

Sean — Wed, 01 Sep 2021 11:52:44 +0000

Samsung Electronics is apparently planning on expanding the production capacity for its foldable smartphones. The news arrives as the company’s newly launched Galaxy Z Fold3 and Galaxy Z Flip3 handsets see an unexpected demand across the globe.

As per KedGlobal, Samsung Display, the company’s display technology unit, has increased its annual production capacity of foldable panel by 47 percent, marking an increase from 17 million units to 25 million units. The South Korean tech giant is also planning on expanding its Bac Ninh plant in Vietnam in the second half of this year. This site will seek to reach full operation scale by the end of this year or early next year.

Furthermore, experts believe that after the company’s expansion plans are completed, the brand will be producing 10 million units of Galaxy Z Fold3 and and 15 million units of Galaxy Z Flip3 models a year. For those unaware, Samsung aims on raising production since the demand for its new foldable smartphones was higher than initially expected. Notably, its third generation of foldable phones saw about 920,000 pre orders in South Korea, which is around 1.8 times more than even its newly launched Galaxy S21 flagship smartphone.

Sources also added that the pre orders in the US even surpassed the brand’s second generation foldable phone sales in the country between the months January and July 2021. The source further stated that “Samsung’s factories that make foldable devices are already operating at full capacity. Samsung has no option but to expand its facilities. It will likely add three more production lines to its current seven, which will allow the company to manage the production volume more flexibly.”

Samsung teases future foldable devices with triple folds and rollable displays

Sean — Fri, 27 Nov 2020 07:33:29 +0000

Samsung Electronics was one of the first companies in the world to launch a foldable smartphone commercially. Since then, the company has launched other foldable handsets as well, and now, it is hinting at the possible future forms of such devices, which may feature a triple folding screen or a rollable display.

The South Korean tech giant only revealed the designs as concepts at the moment, so it is still unsure if the company is actually working on such devices. Although, the company had previously patented a Galaxy foldable smartphone with a ‘Z’ shaped triple fold display. So, there is still a good change that the company is actually working on this handset or is at least considering the design, as per a TechSina report. However, this is still speculation so take it with a pinch of salt for now.

Looking at the triple folding smartphone Samsung shared, its design resembles a patent we had reported on last month, which was reportedly for the Galaxy Z Fold 3. The other device that the company hinted was a rollable display gadget. This product essentially has a long cylindrical body, which houses the flexible rolled up display that can be unfurled from. The image shared by the company reveals that the product is more likely to be aimed towards professionals and other that require a portable device with a large display.

Unfortunately, we do not have a lot to go on at the moment, and Samsung has refrained from divulging any additional information regarding these devices either. Although, it is indicative that the company does at least have such innovative designs in mind and we might soon see such launches sometime in the near future. So stay tuned.

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Get ready for some official information about Samsung Foldable smartphone this week

Simranpal Singh — Tue, 06 Nov 2018 06:55:51 +0000

Many rumors and leaks are making rounds on the web with different information about Samsung’s foldable device. Today, we have got some information directly from Samsung official who said that this week they would pass on some official details about its foldable smartphone. As per source, the Korean giant is doing so to give developers some details about the foldable display, so they can start working on related apps.

The new concept needs some feedback, and it will help developers to tweak their apps in accordance with the flexible display. Ultimately, there are different reasons behind unveiling the key features of Samsung Foldable smartphone before launch. It will also address significant concerns of the Korean giant about its upcoming foldable smartphone.

Samsung wants to fully secure the device before launching it in the market. The new device is a brand new concept, and it needs some verification before going public. Talking about this, an unnamed Samsung official said, “Unlike our flagship products, the foldable phone is a completely new concept in terms of design and user experience, which requires a different approach.”

Samsung is emphasizing on the app experience as they’re going to preview it for developers this week. The Korean giant is eager to know the initial comments about the newly designed flexible device. The official said, “Before we take it to the market, we want to share with developers what we’ve done so far and see what they think of it.”

It will allow users to perform complex tasks that are usually done on a tablet or laptop. The exact date is not given about the preview, but in upcoming days we expect some more details to surface.

On the other hand, Huawei is also readying a 5G compatible foldable device with the launch date expected in 2019. Similarly, LG is also in the race of flexible devices. Both the companies want to build a flexible phone which should be useful rather than just the design gimmick.

Read More: Samsung foldable phone will transform from tablet to phone, can fit in your pocket

Interestingly, detailed images are also expected to surface at the preview events of the Foldable device for the first time.

Additionally, Samsung might launch it in the first quarter of 2019 with a hefty price tag. Samsung wants to churn out some profit from the new product as they have tumbled 3X in mid-range products category across the globe this year.

Let’s wait and watch what happens next year. Are you looking for foldable smartphones?

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Samsung to reportedly preview its foldable smartphone next month

Jeet — Wed, 03 Oct 2018 16:44:45 +0000

Samsung has been working on a foldable smartphone from quite some time and it seems that device is all set to make its public debut. According to the latest report from Korean Times, Samsung will preview its foldable smartphone next month.

The South Korean giant has scheduled a two-day conference in San Francisco dubbed Samsung Developer Conference (SDC) on 7th and 8th November. The event, which will mainly deal with the company’s software strategy, Artificial Intelligence, and IoT products, will also showcase the foldable smartphone.

The development comes through Korean Times, which cites an unnamed Samsung official for the information. The unnamed source also said that not much information related to the device will be revealed. He said, “We may provide partial information of the foldable phone at the Samsung Developer Conference (SDC) in November, but the finished product won’t be available there.”

It is believed that the Samsung’s foldable smartphone will come with a 7-inch OLED display, that can be folded in half with about 4.5-inch display. Previously, Koh Dong-jin, president of Samsung’s IT & Mobile Communications division, reiterated his stance on becoming the world’s first company to introduce a foldable smartphone.

Earlier, there were reports that Samsung has delayed the launch of its foldable smartphone, which was rumoured to happen in November this year. As Samsung is eager to unveil its foldable smartphone ahead of everyone else, we’ll finally get to see Samsung’s foldable phone next month.

As for the phone’s official launch, there’s a possibility that the company could launch the phone, which is rumoured to be the Galaxy F or a part of the Galaxy F-series, could be launch at Consumer Electronics Show 2019 in Las Vegas in January next year.

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Other smartphone manufacturers such as Huawei and ZTE are speeding up their efforts towards foldable smartphone. Lenovo, another China-based company, is also working on a foldable smartphone, which was recently leaked in a video. The company has also teased about showcasing the phone later this month, but there’s no confirmation about an event being hosted by Lenovo this month.

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Samsung’s foldable smartphone might not be called “Galaxy X”

Jed John Ikoba — Mon, 23 Jul 2018 12:55:01 +0000

There has been a lot of speculation on the much-anticipated Samsung foldable phone which is supposed to be released in January at CES 2019. Before now, rumor has it that the device would be named “Galaxy X” as most top-notch devices use the letter X letter. However, this may not be the case with this Samsung device, as a recent tweet by a Twitter tipster who is an insider indicates that the device wouldn’t be named Galaxy X. The tipster didn’t share the name the smartphone would be called, so, at this point in time, it is unclear the name the South Korean company would choose for the smartphone. It is now speculated that the Galaxy X branding might be used on the Samsung gaming smartphone lineup, which Samsung is already working on.

If this is the first time you bumping into the device, Samsung’s new foldable smartphone would adopt a display that can be folded vertically and this is unlike the early prototypes. The device would be just like a normal smartphone and operated normally if laid out flat but if folded, the top and bottom portions of the panel can be operated separately. However, a second hidden display would pop up if the device is completely folded which would allow the users to glance at notifications, weather forecast, and some other information.

BTW,foldable smartphone isn't named Galaxy X. https://t.co/kb7TEDlrdL

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The first production of the device is said to be limited by Samsung to around 300,000 and 500,000 units depending on the demand on the product. The pricing of the smartphone could have a high starting price of $2,000 but if the demand on the product is high just like the original Galaxy Note Edge, the brand might significantly increase and improve the next generation of the foldable smartphone.

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Nokia Patent Shows Device with Foldable Display

Habeeb Onawole — Thu, 12 Jan 2017 18:36:53 +0000

News of manufacturers working on a foldable display have been around for years now. The latest report circulating now is that of Samsung’s upcoming foldable phone which is rumored to be launched in H1 2018 and not Q3 2017 anymore. One other company that has been working on foldable displays for over a decade already but has not been mentioned recently is actually Nokia.

As it stands, Nokia may or may not be preparing to launch a phone with a foldable display in the near future but a patent granted by the US Patent and Trademark Office back in 2013 and made public in September is now making rounds on the internet.

The patent’ diagrams show a device with a clam-shell design that looks like a square pocket mirror. The way it is deigned, the display doesn’t bend completely when you shut the device. The patent description says the design makes it possible to have a ‘‘pocket size device with a relatively large display (for example, a 6, 7, or 8-inch display or larger)’’. The device also has a sort of lock that keeps both halves in place, a design found in laptops of old.

This is not Nokia’s first patent that involves a device with a foldable display as there is an older one filed back in 2005 which is not as refined as this. Nokia might decide to make this into something consumers can purchase in the future and it might not, but the birth of phones with foldable displays will probably lead to the eventual death of tablets.

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Samsung Files Patent for Bendable Smartphone Display

Jed John Ikoba — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 11:05:42 +0000

Reports from South Korea indicates that Samsung Electronics Co., through one of its affiliate Samsung Display Co., has filed for registration in the United States, a patent for bendable displays. Samsung Display Co. which is responsible for providing panels for Samsung was said to have filed a patent application for the technology to manufacture flexible displays with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on September 27. This news according to industry sources could only mean Samsung may possibly launch foldable smartphones in the near future.

Samsung had featured in earlier rumors as far back as June when similar patent was filed with the US patent office. The rumor suggested that the South Korean giant was working on a foldable smartphone which would be released by early 2017. While the chances of the device dropping early 2017 isn’t very feasible at present, there is the possibility now that Samsung really wants to develop bendable smartphones.

Samsung has been trying out ways of reducing its display sizes and did a marvelous on the Galaxy Note 7 which featured a 5.7-inch display on a very slim body build. Samsung achieved this by using a curved display and very thin display bezels. This recent patent registration could a sign that the company is taking things further in providing large displays in compact body.

This recent patent isn’t the first Samsung is registering in this regard, as the tech giant is said to have registered 30 related patents with the US patent office with 14 of them coming in this year alone. These patents have in some cases been registered in South Korea and other countries and some of them are said to have been made public years back. The technology would make it possible for the organic light-emitting diode (OLED) displays which Samsung uses, to fold and bend inwards just like a pocket wallet.

While Samsung’s bendable smartphone technology might not become commercial in the first quarter of next year, there are reports also that Samsung is considering introducing two different models featuring the technology in two different designs as early as next February during the Mobile World Congress which would take place in Barcelona, Spain.

Looks like other smartphone makers like Lenovo and OPPO could beat Samsung in the race for who releases the bendable smartphone first, though. Lenovo had unveiled its own bendable smartphone at the Lenovo Tech World event earlier this year and later teased the device just before the IFA Berlin 2016. Chinese emerging market pacesetter OPPO also has a foldable smartphone prototype in its kitty which folds like Samsung’s.

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