Foldable iPhone and Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 Both Expected to Have 'Crease-Free' Screen

[MacRumors]

It looks like Apple's foldable iPhone will have some "crease-free" competition.

Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo today said Samsung's next-generation Galaxy Z Fold 8 will use the same laser-drilled metal display plate as the foldable iPhone, with the component to be supplied by South Korean company Fine M-Tec.

Samsung's new Galaxy Z Fold 7 still has a visible crease in the middle of its inner screen. However, Kuo said that Apple's stricter crease-free requirement for the foldable iPhone has essentially raised the bar for foldable devices, so it sounds like next year's Galaxy Z Fold 8 will feature a "crease-free" screen as well.

Earlier this week, Kuo said the laser-drilled metal plate can disperse the stress generated by bending, allowing for a "crease-free" screen.

The foldable iPhone's inner screen will be supplied by Samsung, according to Kuo, but it is the Fine M-Tec plate that will enable the "crease-free" feat.

Kuo said Apple is aiming to start mass production of the foldable iPhone in the second half of 2026, so the device should finally launch next year. He expects the device to have a 7.8-inch inner display, a 5.5-inch outer display, two rear cameras, one front camera, and a Touch ID power button instead of Face ID.

Article Link: Foldable iPhone and Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 Both Expected to Have 'Crease-Free' Screen

 

[Kylo83]

Samsung is 8 years ahead tho on the fold so gonna be interesting, the multitasking on the fold is so nice, it’s much smoother and faster than even the iPad

 

[Techwatcher]

So Samsung had 7 chances to get it right, and they’re only getting it right for the 8th one because Apple is going to get it right?

Even when it comes to “effort” they copy Apple 🤣

 

[jz0309]

It looks like Apple's foldable iPhone will have some "crease-free" competition.

Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo today said Samsung's next-generation Galaxy Z Fold 8 will use the same laser-drilled metal display plate as the foldable iPhone, with the component to be supplied by South Korean company Fine M-Tec.

Samsung's new Galaxy Z Fold 7 still has a visible crease in the middle of its inner screen. However, Kuo said that Apple's stricter crease-free requirement for the foldable iPhone has essentially raised the bar for foldable devices, so it sounds like next year's Galaxy Z Fold 8 will feature a "crease-free" screen as well.

Earlier this week, Kuo said the laser-drilled metal plate can disperse the stress generated by bending, allowing for a "crease-free" screen.

The foldable iPhone's inner screen will be supplied by Samsung, according to Kuo.

Kuo said Apple is aiming to start mass production of the foldable iPhone in the second half of 2026, so the device should finally launch next year. He expects the device to have a 7.8-inch inner display, a 5.5-inch outer display, two rear cameras, one front camera, and a Touch ID power button instead of Face ID.

Article Link: Foldable iPhone and Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 Both Expected to Have 'Crease-Free' Screen

So when is the 8 fold expected to be released? Before or after the iPhone fold?
I assume e before so that would be a good test …

 

[nfl46]

lol. Uh oh. Samsung is really about to improve the Folds and Tri Folds since Apple is stepping into the arena. They will finally have some competition in the US.

Bring it on. This will only make the devices better for consumers.

 

[anthonymoody]

Samsung is 8 years ahead tho on the fold so gonna be interesting, the multitasking on the fold is so nice, it’s much smoother and faster than even the iPad

I just did an extended hands-on with the Fold 7 and it's pretty amazing. Even the crease isn't really all that bad. If it weren't such a pain to switch I'd have ordered the Fold 7 on the spot.

 

[Schtibbie]

You know what also has a crease-free screen? A normal screen you don’t fold. Because there’s no need to fold a screen.

 

[Kylo83]

I just did an extended hands-on with the Fold 7 and it's pretty amazing. Even the crease isn't really all that bad. If it weren't such a pain to switch I'd have ordered the Fold 7 on the spot.

Same im angry with the iPhone, the multitasking is epic on the fold 7

 

[arthurgd3]

You know what also has a crease-free screen? A normal screen you don’t fold. Because there’s no need to fold a screen.

Or you can do what Microsoft did with the Surface Duo and have two real individual glass screens that are connected with an elegant hinge.

 

[lkrupp]

Samsung is 8 years ahead tho on the fold so gonna be interesting, the multitasking on the fold is so nice, it’s much smoother and faster than even the iPad

I always enjoy a good joke. Thanks.

 

[lkrupp]

Same im angry with the iPhone, the multitasking is epic on the fold 7

More comedy! Laughing is good for the soul.

 

[ghanwani]

My money is on Apple canning this.

 

[Art Mark]

why give up on Face ID? Back to touch? Seems very 'unapple' to backtrack that much. Still not sure of a great use scenario but as an illustrator the phone doesn't really act like a 'work' device most of the time.

 

[iamasmith]

You know I have a crease free iPhone screen right now and I'm pretty happy with it.

 

[tweaknmod]

You know what also has a crease-free screen? A normal screen you don’t fold. Because there’s no need to fold a screen.

“I don’t need it, so nobody else needs it either.”

Why are so many people seemingly incapable of understanding the fact that different people have different needs, preferences, and perspectives?

Different ≠ Wrong

 

[klasma]

So when is the 8 fold expected to be released? Before or after the iPhone fold?
I assume e before so that would be a good test …

The previous ones released end of July, so yes, before.

 

[Plerf]

So Samsung had 7 chances to get it right, and they’re only getting it right for the 8th one because Apple is going to get it right?

Even when it comes to “effort” they copy Apple 🤣

They literally couldn’t steal the idea until Fine M-Tec shipped them to Samsung to make the Apple phone screens. 😜

 

[darngooddesign]

why give up on Face ID? Back to touch? Seems very 'unapple' to backtrack that much. Still not sure of a great use scenario but as an illustrator the phone doesn't really act like a 'work' device most of the time.

Apple uses TouchID on some of their iPads; in fact, it's the same TouchID power button.

 

[MallardDuck]

I'm skeptical, especially about closing it with crap on the screen. I don't get the use case, but some may want it, but damn, I wouldn't be a $2000 early adopter on this one.

 

[klasma]

why give up on Face ID? Back to touch? Seems very 'unapple' to backtrack that much. Still not sure of a great use scenario but as an illustrator the phone doesn't really act like a 'work' device most of the time.

Because the Face ID components are expensive and a foldable would need two sets of them, and maybe also because the thinness of the foldable makes it difficult to fit.

 

[HouseLannister]

iOS doesn’t even do split-screen. Whatever iOS 27 looks like on this, it’s going to need a couple years of refinement before it catches up to Google and Samsung for multitasking. I expect this to feel janky and unpolished.

 

[Salty Pirate]

That is hideous.

 

[klasma]

Maybe Kuo misread “grease-free” and it was referring to the hinge.

 

[Macalway]

Of course Samsung will unveil theirs exactly 10 days before Apple.

 

[repoman016]

So Samsung had 7 chances to get it right, and they’re only getting it right for the 8th one because Apple is going to get it right?

Even when it comes to “effort” they copy Apple 🤣

Or...on the other side of the fence... Samsung had 7 tries to get it right, and when they did, Apple stepped in.