Foldable technology advances in smartphones and laptops

The market for foldable devices is expanding across multiple categories, including smartphones and laptops. In the smartphone sector, manufacturers like Samsung utilize flexible OLED technology to create devices that can change form factors. These screens rely on flexible OLED panels that produce their own light, allowing for thinner and more durable designs that can withstand thousands of folds. Samsung’s Galaxy Z series, including the Fold and Flip models, exemplifies this trend by offering larger display areas while remaining compact when folded.

In the laptop market, foldable designs have evolved from early historical models to contemporary systems featuring dual screens, flexible displays, or rollable panels. Companies such as ASUS have introduced various iterations, including the Zenbook 17 Fold and the ROG Zephyrus Duo, which features a dual-screen setup. While these devices often face challenges regarding price and unconventional designs, they represent a growing segment of the portable computing market.