Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 6 may feature a significant display improvement. Reports from Korean media outlet TheElec suggest that Samsung plans to use a thicker Ultra Thin Glass (UTG) on the Z Flip 6’s foldable screen.
The new UTG is expected to be 50 microns thick, compared to the 30 microns on the Z Flip 5. This increased thickness aims to make the crease on the foldable display less visible and enhance the screen's overall durability.
Galaxy Z Flip 5
Samsung has already made strides to reduce the display crease on its current foldable model. For the Flip 5, the company moved away from the traditional hinge mechanism used in previous models and introduced a new waterdrop-style hinge design.
This new hinge design allows the foldable device’s two halves to close flat without putting excessive pressure on the screen. According to TheElec, the Z Flip 6 will retain the same hinge mechanism as its predecessor.
Potential Upgrades
However, the next iteration might see enhancements with a new UTG structure and hinge design. These improvements could further reduce the crease visibility and enable slimmer bezels around the display.
If the reports are accurate, the thicker UTG could help Samsung better compete with Chinese brands that have been offering nearly crease-less displays on their foldable devices for several years now.
Additional Features
Besides the new screen, the Flip 6 is anticipated to come with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, an upgraded primary camera, and a larger battery.
Samsung is likely to unveil the Galaxy Z Flip 6 alongside the Fold 6 during the Unpacked event, which is rumored to take place in July. We will keep you updated with any new information that comes in regarding these foldable devices.
