Creating a new hinge system that is thin and light while maintaining strength was a major challenge in the development of the latest foldable phones, a Samsung executive said.
“There are two key elements to making a successful foldable phone: a flexible and bendable display and a hinge for folding and unfolding,” said Dr. Choi Won-joon, chief product R&D team leader of Samsung Mobile Experience Division.
“Making a more compact and lightweight hanger was a big challenge,” Choi said during a press conference in Berlin on the sidelines of Europe’s biggest tech show, Yonhap news agency reported.
According to Choi, after about 20 failed attempts over the course of a year, developers were finally able to create a completely new folding system.
Samsung has announced its latest foldable smartphones in 40 countries, hoping that the new products will continue to accelerate global smartphone sales amid high prices.
The company has received $1 million in pre-booking orders for its newly launched Galaxy Z Flip4 and Galaxy Z Fold4 foldable smartphones in India.
Samsung says fourth-generation foldables in India have broken last year’s pre-order records, indicating strong demand for the new devices.
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