Samsung Display has showcased a range of products that will “shape the future of the display industry” at CES 2024. CES 2024 is held in Las Vagas from January 9 to 12.
Its In&Out Flip, a foldable device with a flip-phone design, has technology that allows it to fold 360 degrees. When folded outwards, both the front and back of the product can be used as a screen, creating a new user experience, according to Samsung Display.
In a statement, a Samsung Display representative noted: “In&Out Flip is a technology that can provide a new alternative for consumers who prefer bar-shaped smartphones due to the thickness of foldable products.”
Unlike traditional in-folding devices that require an additional panel on the outside for displaying information when folded, In&Out Flip achieves a “sleeker and thinner design.”
During Samsung Display’s durability tests, the panels underwent folding in extreme temperatures ranging from -20 degrees Celsius to 60 degrees Celsius. Additionally, the panels were put through their paces in challenging environments, such as basketballs being bounced on the foldable panels, and the smartphones were also rubbed with sand and immersed in water.
In addition to the In&Out Flip, other new offerings included the Rollable Flex, a device that allows the screen to expand up to five times its original size when unrolled, resembling the action of unrolling a scroll. Meanwhile, the Flex Hybrid combines the functionalities of both foldable and slidable technologies.
A microdisplay with “ultra-high resolution” for immersive extended reality (XR) experiences was also previewed.
QD-OLEDs, which are designed for monitors with the “highest level of pixel density and refresh rates for self-illuminating technology” were showcased. The company also presented QD-OLEDs specifically developed for televisions, boasting “the highest brightness available in the market.”