- Report
- December 2022
- 265 Pages
Global
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The foldable display market within the smartphones and mobile devices sector is characterized by a range of products that incorporate flexible screen technologies, allowing the devices to fold, bend, or roll. This innovative approach to display design seeks to enhance portability and multifunctionality in mobile devices by offering larger screen sizes without increasing the device's overall footprint when not in use. This technology has been introduced to consumers through smartphones that can fold open to reveal a tablet-sized screen, or fold shut to become more compact. The evolution of this market segment reflects consumer demand for larger displays and the industry's pursuit of differentiation through unique form factors. Foldable displays pose certain challenges, such as ensuring durability, maintaining display quality at the fold, and optimizing battery life to support the larger, more power-intensive screens. Despite these challenges, advancements in materials and manufacturing processes continue to refine and improve the reliability and appeal of foldable devices.
Several prominent technology companies have entered the foldable display market or are developing products incorporating this technology. Key players include Samsung Electronics, which has launched multiple versions of its Galaxy Fold and Galaxy Z Flip smartphones; Huawei, with its Mate X series; Motorola, which has revived its classic Razr in a new foldable format; and Xiaomi, which has revealed concept designs for its foldable phone offerings. Other notable companies include Oppo, TCL, and Royole, each experimenting with various foldable device concepts and mechanisms. Show Less Read more