Samsung Unveils Game-Changing Creaseless Foldable Display at CES 2026
Samsung Display has achieved a breakthrough that could revolutionize the foldable smartphone market. At CES 2026 in Las Vegas, the tech giant showcased a completely creaseless folding OLED panel. This innovative technology eradicates the visible fold line that has been a persistent issue in foldable devices since their inception.
The revolutionary display was demonstrated alongside current-generation foldables, revealing a stark contrast. Unlike existing devices like the Galaxy Z Fold 7 which show a noticeable crease under certain lighting conditions, Samsung’s new panel appears completely flat with no visible groove, even when viewed from various angles.
The secret behind this advancement lies in a laser-drilled metal plate behind the OLED screen. This plate redistributes stress when the device folds and unfolds. This sophisticated engineering addresses the fundamental challenge of foldable screens at the material level. It promises not only better aesthetics but also improved long-term durability.
Industry analysts speculate that this technology could debut in Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8, expected to launch in the second half of 2026. More intriguingly, multiple reports suggest that Apple may be the first to implement this creaseless display in its long-rumored iPhone Fold, potentially launching later this year. It’s worth noting that Samsung Display, a separate entity from Samsung’s mobile division, supplies display technology to competitors including Apple. This highlights the complex supplier-customer dynamics in the industry.
While Samsung Display officially labels this as an “R&D concept” with no fixed commercialization timeline, the production-ready appearance of the CES demonstration suggests that consumers may see creaseless foldables sooner than expected.
Source: Android Authority