Samsung Electronics plans to not depend on Samsung Display for foldable glass

Last updated: April 3rd, 2020 at 05:10 UTC+01:00

With the Galaxy Z Flip, Samsung introduced the Ultra Thin Glass console to protect the foldable telephone's screen from scratches. The new protective material offers a drinking glass-similar feel, something that was missing from the Galaxy Fold'southward plastic protective layer.

The Ultra Thin Glass and the foldable OLED panel used in the Milky way Z Flip are developed by Samsung Display, the South Korean firm'south display manufacturing arm. Samsung Display is the major shareholder in Dowoo Insys, which articles foldable glass using German house SCHOTT's base material. The Ultra Sparse Glass is then merged with the foldable OLED panel, which is so supplied to Samsung Electronics as a single module.

Samsung Electronics wants to develop thicker and cheaper foldable drinking glass

It is at present being reported that Samsung Electronics, the business segmentation which makes smartphones, is planning to manufacture foldable glass on its own. There are two reasons why the company wants in-house development of foldable drinking glass: amend performance and lower cost. Samsung Electronics reportedly wants a more durable foldable glass, which is at least twice every bit thick equally the electric current version of Ultra Thin Glass. The company reportedly thinks that its current supplier tin can't make such a foldable glass.

Moreover, each Ultra Thin Glass panel used in the Milky way Z Flip costs $40, while the tempered drinking glass used in other phones price just $2. Samsung Electronics wants to better the yield of foldable glass and reduce the manufacturing price. The company has reportedly started working with various foldable glass manufacturing companies for the evolution of foldable glass. If Samsung Electronics succeeds in making a relatively thicker and cheaper foldable glass, it would be a game-changer.

Samsung Display plans to supply Ultra Thin Glass panels to other smartphone manufacturers who are planning to launch foldable phones. The Galaxy Fold 2, which is expected to be released after this year, will reportedly use Ultra Thin Glass as well.

Simply time volition tell if Samsung Electronics succeeds in making better foldable glass than Samsung Display. Still, we will surely come across a tough contest between the ii companies in the future.