New Delhi, November 12: Samsung is globally recognized for its foldable phones. The company has been experimenting with rollable and expandable screens for several years, but none of these concepts have yet made it into a commercial smartphone. A new leak suggests that Samsung may use a sliding mechanism in an upcoming device to change the display size, allowing users to slide the screen up when needed for more display space. As mentioned, users will simply need to slide the screen upward to increase its size. Let’s delve into what Samsung is preparing to bring to the market.
Screen Expands with a Slide Up
According to a report by Gadgets360, tipster Ice Universe revealed that Samsung is working on a phone with a sliding display that can switch between 16:9 and 21:9 aspect ratios. This means that when the phone is closed, the screen can be smaller, and when needed, it can expand to provide a larger viewing area.
This concept differs from the rollable phones we have seen so far, which typically widen the screen by pulling it from the side. In this new concept, the screen expands vertically (up and down). Currently, there is no information on how Samsung will implement this or whether users will be able to adjust the screen to different sizes.
Impact of the Sliding Mechanism on the Phone
The sliding mechanism may also affect the phone’s battery and internal space. The motors and rails required to slide the display will take up space inside the phone, potentially leaving less room for the battery. Additionally, this mechanism will require power to extend and retract the screen, although its actual impact on battery life remains uncertain.
Samsung has not yet commented on this phone. It is believed that the company is also working on its first rollable smartphone, which may be released in the first half of 2028, possibly named the ‘Galaxy Z Roll.’
