Samsung announces 'Flex Titanium,' a thin and durable foldable display technology.
Samsung, the company behind the Galaxy Z Fold series of foldable smartphones, has announced 'Flex Titanium,' a next-generation technology for foldable devices. The company claims that this technology achieves a high level of balance between thinness, flexibility, and strength through a combination of titanium alloy film and titanium plates.
Samsung Introduces Flex Titanium Technology To Advance Foldable Displays – Samsung Global Newsroom
Samsung announces new 'Flex Titanium' technology to advance foldable displays – Samsung Newsroom Japan
Samsung's new foldable display is harder to crease and damage | The Verge
https://www.theverge.com/tech/965850/samsung-display-flex-titanium-galaxy-foldables
Samsung's Flex Titanium is a direct response to Apple's iPhone Ultra threat
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This new technology was showcased at CES 2026, a consumer electronics trade show held in January 2026.
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Since announcing its foldable smartphone, the Galaxy Fold, in February 2019, Samsung has released a new generation of the device every year, culminating in the launch of the Galaxy Z Fold7 in August 2025.
According to Samsung, their experience with seven generations of foldable products led them to the conclusion that two things are important for foldable products: 'a large screen for an immersive viewing experience' and 'an inconspicuous fold that doesn't compromise durability or portability,' which resulted in the creation of their new 'Flex Titanium' technology.
Samsung focused on three key aspects: 'strength to withstand external impacts,' 'flexibility to withstand repeated folding,' and 'thinness to achieve a sophisticated design.' They adopted titanium as the material that could solve all these challenges, and then developed key components: 'titanium alloy film' and 'titanium plate.'
The titanium alloy film is located beneath the OLED panel, supporting the display from the inside. Compared to the polymer films used previously, its mechanical strength is approximately 20 times greater, while its thinness—about one-third the thickness of a human hair—has enabled the creation of a slim display panel.
Titanium plates are used in the structural support for the display modules. Advanced hole processing technology prevents air pockets from forming between the module and the adhesive, resulting in a stronger, integrated structure.
Kyung-Jin Yoo, Vice President and Head of Product Development Team for the Mobile Display Business Unit at OLED manufacturer Samsung Display, stated, 'By applying precise micro-pattern holes to the fold of the titanium plate, we have succeeded in achieving both flexibility and high durability. By combining a high-resolution display structure with new materials that maximize power efficiency, we will further enhance the competitiveness of the next generation of Samsung Galaxy foldable products.'
Flex Titanium will be first used in Samsung's next-generation foldable device, and more details will be announced at the 'Galaxy Unpacked' event, which will be held on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 10 PM.
Invitation for Galaxy Unpacked July 2026 | Samsung - YouTube
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