Samsung's Latest Smartphone Concept Shows Off Screen That Can Fold And Slide

Samsung has been at the front of the foldable race when it comes to smartphones. Now, the company has something more hybrid in mind. At CES, Samsung showed off new display concepts, including the slidable and foldable "Flex Hybrid."

Samsung Display

Folding and sliding at once

The new concept is able to switch between 10.5-inch and 12.5-inch screen sizes all due to its slidable and foldable design - with the left side of the screen capable of folding, and the right side ready to slide.

In addition, the prototype can switch between 4:3 and 16:10 aspect ratios. And while it still remains a concept, it's a sneak peek into what the future holds for smartphones.

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In August 2022, Samsung's mobile experiences business head TM Roh said that the company is already looking at what's next after the Z Fold and Z Flip.

Samsung

Currently, Samsung has little to no competition in the foldable market. But companies like Motorola and TCL have shown their rollable phone concepts. Oppo, too, is entering the market with its Find N2 smartphone.

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In a press release, Samsung said on Tuesday that Flex Hybrid is one of many screen concepts. There's also a 17-inch slidable display and a digital cockpit concept designed for self-driving cars.

Samsung

What do you think - are foldables/rollables the future of smartphones? Let us know if you'd ever pay for a foldable device in the comments below. For more in the world of technology and science, keep reading Indiatimes.com.

References

Eadicicco, L. (2023, January 3). Samsung¡¯s New Mobile Gadget Has a Screen That Can Fold and Slide. CNET. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/samsungs-new-mobile-gadget-has-a-screen-that-can-fold-and-slide/