Shulou(Shulou.com)05/31 Report--

The next big thing Samsung is working on is foldable smartphones. According to various reports, the Project Valley foldable phone will be launched next year. Recent patent applications show the design of the device and the technology needed to implement it. But Samsung is not sure if anyone will buy the phone because it is very expensive to make.

Samsung has been able to mass-produce foldable phones later next year-although high-end models usually produce very little. However, the company is not sure whether there is a market demand for this expensive folding device, "a source told the Korea Herald."

"if [market conditions] are confirmed, foldable tablets-rather than smartphones-are likely to introduce outward-facing panels," he added. "

Because of the large radius of curvature, the technical burden of the outer plate is obviously lighter than that of the inner plate.

Other issues that may affect production involve other components, including glass panels and batteries, which may not fold as easily as monitors.

The parts needed for these equipment have been obtained from suppliers, although production problems may affect production. They will also have a direct impact on prices, and Samsung is not sure whether consumers will pay more for expensive collapsible devices.

Kelon Industries is a company that makes transparent polyimide films (CPI) that can replace glass sheets on smartphones. However, as a pilot production project, only about 1 million units can be produced in the second half of next year.

Samsung SDI can't make foldable batteries. It can't even produce safe Galaxy Note 7 batteries. But that's not a problem, because the battery can be placed in the folding area of the phone.

Finally, yes, the collapse of Galaxy Note 7 is another reason for Samsung's caution. "after the release of Galaxy Note 7, Samsung Electronics has become more cautious in releasing new products-in terms of hardware," a Samsung Electronics subsidiary told the website.

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