Samsung has unveiled a new technology called Flex Titanium, in a step aimed at addressing the most prominent problems faced by foldable phones in recent years, most notably screen creasing, durability, and device thickness.

The company confirms that the new technology will debut in the next generation of Galaxy foldable phones, offering a more robust design with a thinner screen and better performance.

What is Flex Titanium technology?

Flex Titanium technology relies on integrating two components made of titanium into the foldable screen structure:

- A titanium alloy film located beneath the OLED panel.

- A titanium plate supporting the screen module from the back.

This new structure aims to reduce the appearance of creasing in the middle of the screen, enhance its resistance to bending, and help reduce the phone's thickness, according to a report published by digitaltrends and reviewed by Al Arabiya Business.

Samsung explained that the new titanium alloy film is about 20 times harder than the polymer layer used in previous generations, providing greater support to the screen during opening and closing.

The company also developed a new technique for processing holes within the structure, allowing the removal of air gaps between the titanium plate and the screen, providing more stable support for the screen when the phone is fully opened.

Why did Samsung choose titanium?

Samsung noted that titanium has a high strength-to-weight ratio and is used in advanced applications such as satellite antennas and even wheels of rovers on Mars.

However, the problem was that titanium is inherently a very hard material, making it unsuitable directly for foldable screens.

To overcome this, the company used precise rolling technology to produce an ultra-thin layer of titanium, about one-third the thickness of a human hair, allowing it to be integrated into the screen without affecting its flexibility.

Screen and power consumption improvements

In addition to the new structure, Samsung announced other improvements including higher display resolution and better power efficiency, thanks to the use of new organic materials and an updated screen design.

The company indicates that these improvements will provide a clearer image while reducing battery consumption compared to current generations.

When will the new technology arrive?

Flex Titanium is expected to debut with the next generation of Galaxy foldable phones, with Samsung revealing more details at the upcoming Galaxy Unpacked event.

If the technology lives up to the company's promises, it could represent an important step toward reducing one of the biggest flaws that have accompanied foldable phones since their inception: screen creasing, which has remained a concern for many users.

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