Apple is developing its first foldable iPhone with a screen from Samsung Display, featuring an innovative integrated touch layer that reduces thickness by 19% and lowers weight compared to Galaxy Z Fold devices. Samsung has improved color reproduction and peak brightness to meet Apple’s specifications, highlighting the importance of their partnership. While there’s speculation that Samsung might adopt this technology for its own foldable devices, past differences in design and cost considerations may influence this. Overall, the foldable iPhone is expected to set new standards in the market while reflecting a lucrative collaboration between Apple and Samsung.
Apple is developing its first foldable iPhone, with Samsung Display manufacturing the folding screen. Notably, a new rumor suggests that the display for the foldable iPhone will include a feature lacking in the Galaxy Z Fold series.
Essentially, the touch layer will be embedded within the panel itself, allowing for a reduction in assembly thickness by approximately 19%. This also contributes to a decrease in weight.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6
Moreover, Samsung Display has significantly enhanced color accuracy and brightness through advanced production techniques, including peak brightness. These improvements were made to align with Apple’s specifications for thickness and brightness, as securing this contract is crucial for Samsung given the lucrative nature of its partnership with Apple over the years.
It wouldn’t be surprising if Samsung decided to launch its own foldable device featuring this technology. Conversely, it wouldn’t be shocking if they chose not to—historically, the panels provided to Apple for iPhones had uniform bezels on all sides, unlike Samsung’s flagship models. Cost factors always play a role, and for Apple, these concerns may be less significant considering the rumored pricing of the foldable iPhone.
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