Samsung Widens Wide Fold UTG to 60μm, Cutting Crease and Boosting Durability
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Updated · Wccftech · Jun 14
Samsung Widens Wide Fold UTG to 60μm, Cutting Crease and Boosting Durability
3 articles · Updated · Wccftech · Jun 14
Summary
Samsung is preparing a 60μm Ultra Thin Glass layer for its rumored Wide Fold, about 30% thicker than the 45μm glass used on the Galaxy Z Fold 8.
That thicker UTG is aimed at making the fold crease less visible while improving durability, addressing one of foldables' most persistent weak points.
Samsung has historically favored thinner glass because it lowers breakage risk when the device is fully folded, but the trade-off has been a more noticeable crease and weaker resistance around the bend.
ZDNet Korea said the shift comes as Samsung responds to expected iPhone Fold design changes, even though thicker UTG raises component costs and must still survive roughly 200,000 folds.