Samsung's Next Phone Could Stretch Instead of Fold, Leak Suggests.
Samsung’s next unusual smartphone might not fold like a wallet. It could stretch upward like a scroll instead.
According to a leak from tipster Ice Universe on X, Samsung is exploring a phone with a vertically expanding display that could shift from a wider 16:9 aspect ratio to a taller 21:9 format. Unlike earlier rollable concepts that expanded sideways, the rumored design would give users more screen space by extending upward.
It’s an intriguing alternative to traditional foldables, but don’t start clearing space in your pocket just yet. Samsung hasn’t confirmed the device, and questions remain about its design, battery life, and whether it will ever reach store shelves.
Breaking down the rumored design
Based on reports, the leaked specifications suggest a radically adaptable form factor:
FeatureRolled-up stateFully extended state Aspect ratio16:9 (Compact/Wide)21:9 (Tall slab) DirectionN/AVertical (Upwards) Partial extensionSupported (Stop at intermediate sizes)Supported Display panelFlexible OLEDFlexible OLED
The hardware concept...
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