The key improvement lies in the display’s internal structure. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo previously predicted that the new OLED panel will have a laser-drilled metal display plate that disperses mechanical stress when the device is folded, reducing the chances of a visible fold line. The technology is also being linked to Apple’s long-anticipated foldable iPhone.
Apple has taken a measured approach to the foldable phone market, with display quality reportedly a major factor behind the delay.
As per Android Authority, the company is aiming for a screen with minimal creasing before debuting its foldable iPhone. If Samsung Display’s new panel lives up to expectations, it may feature in future Galaxy devices as well as Apple’s first foldable handset.
“The foldable panel showcased at the booth was an R&D concept, with no fixed timeline or plan for commercialisation,” said Rosie Kim, an Omnicom PR spokesperson for Samsung Display, as reported by The Verge.
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 is anticipated to arrive in the latter half of 2026, and the new display appears ready for mass production. Samsung is also rumoured to launch a wider foldable model alongside the Fold 8, which could make use of the same crease-free panel.
