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Smartphone bezel‑less and foldable design race

Overview

In late July 2026 Tecno unveiled a 0 mm‑bezel prototype at IFA Berlin, prompting Samsung to accelerate its foldable roadmap. Samsung announced the ultra‑thin Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, previewed upcoming S‑series models, issued security patches for 57 vulnerabilities and introduced new mid‑range Smart TVs. On 4 August 2026 Tecno released a teaser video confirming its bezel‑less concept, describing internal redesigns that achieve a true borderless display and announcing a public demonstration at the IFA 2026 ShowStoppers media briefing in September.

On 6 August 2026 Tecno reiterated the launch of its Concept Phone, emphasizing the same 0 mm edge achieved through a re‑engineered stacking architecture, and positioned the device as a showcase for immersive gaming and media experiences at the upcoming IFA event. The same announcement highlighted Infinix’s release of the HOT 70 Pro 5G Free Fire Edition in Mexico, a gamer‑focused phone with a dynamic rear panel and programmable LED matrix, underscoring a broader industry push toward interactive and immersive smartphone designs. The continued Tecno push reinforces competitive pressure on Samsung and keeps speculation about Apple’s foldable plans alive.

Entities

TECNO · IFA 2026 · International Funkausstellung Berlin (IFA) · Tecno Mobile · iPhone 17 Pro

Timeline

  1. 22 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
    TECNO and Infinix unveil bezel‑less and interactive smartphones

    TECNO unveiled a 0 mm bezel Concept Phone for IFA 2026, while Infinix released a gaming‑focused HOT 70 Pro 5G Free Fire Edition in Mexico with temperature‑responsive design and LED notifications.

  2. 25 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
    TECNO Unveils First 0mm Bezel Smartphone Concept

    TECNO, part of Transsion Holdings, unveiled a concept smartphone with a true 0mm display border, set to debut at IFA 2026 ShowStoppers in September.

  3. 29 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 36 sources
    Tecno Unveils 0 mm Bezel Concept Phone for IFA 2026

    Tecno revealed a 0 mm bezel concept phone, using new internal stacking and screen‑packaging, to be displayed at IFA 2026 in Berlin; it remains a prototype with a hole‑punch camera.

Sources

4gnews.pt · actualidad.rt.com · actualidadiphone.com · andreagaleazzi.com · android-mt.ouest-france.fr · androidworld.be · androidworld.nl · bergischeuhren.de · canaltech.com.br · cellularmagazine.it · cincodias.elpais.com · cnmo.com · digitaltrends.com · donanimhaber.com · elbalad.news · eprice.com.hk · es.digitaltrends.com · geeknetic.es · gsmarena.com · lowyat.net · m.eprice.com.tw · mashdigi.com · mobiili.fi · mobilemagazinehk.com · mobilesyrup.com · oficinadanet.com.br · primorska.info · pro.hwupgrade.it · revu.com.ph · robotto.mx · sapo.pt · shiftdelete.net · spacemoney.com.br · startuppakistan.com.pk · t3.com · techblog.gr · techjaja.com · teknofilo.com · visimag.com · wccftech.com · wwwhatsnew.com

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