Samsung Display Previews 7.2-Inch Slidable Phones and 0.4mm Near Bezel-Free OLED
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Updated · Tom's Guide · Jul 14
Samsung Display Previews 7.2-Inch Slidable Phones and 0.4mm Near Bezel-Free OLED
3 articles · Updated · Tom's Guide · Jul 14
Summary
Samsung Display showed two slidable phone concepts in South Korea: the 4.7-inch Flex Slidable expands to 7.2 inches, while the Flex Hybrid pairs a sliding panel with a foldable section in one device.
Byung Duk Yang said the display technology may be ready, but shipping products still depend on proving real-world usability and overcoming engineering obstacles tied to the slidable form factor.
Samsung also demonstrated a 6.8-inch OLED with a 0.4mm top bezel and 0.6mm borders on the other sides, cutting bezels by up to 40% versus current phones.
The preview suggests Samsung is pushing beyond today’s foldables toward new form factors, though reliability remains the key hurdle before slidable devices reach the market.