New hinge may fix folding phone crease

Samsung may introduce a new teardrop-shaped hinge in its next foldable phone, the Galaxy Z Fold5, to reduce the visible crease down the centre


Galaxy Z Fold4 (current model)

Sides do not close tightly together – leaving gap

Crease visible when opened


New Hinge: Gentle curve causes less stress to flexible OLED display

Sides close flush together

No crease


Current hinge: Two stress points form crease on flexible OLED display

Gap remains even when closed

Visible crease


Hinge diagrams simplified for clarity


Sources: Mashable, Android Police, Samsung
Pictures: Samsung
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