Samsung Might Not Kill the Galaxy Z Flip but Reinvent It as a Dual-Folder, Patent Suggest

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Samsung is preparing for its next Unpacked event on July 22. There, we expect to see the debut of the Galaxy Z Flip 8, Z Fold 8, and the high-end Z Fold 8 Ultra. However, behind the scenes, the future of the clamshell lineup is shrouded in mystery.

With a recent rumor suggesting the Flip 8 “might be the last Flip” as Samsung re-evaluates its foldable strategy, a new patent suggests the company might not be planning to kill the form factor—it might just completely reinvent it. The recently uncovered patent was shared by Fixyflow in collaboration with leaker @xleaks7. The filing reveals that Samsung is actively experimenting with a foldable screen that bends both ways.

Current Galaxy Z Flip devices only fold shut like a book. However, this patent features a highly advanced 360-degree hinge that allows the phone to fold completely inward to protect the main screen or fully outward so the display wraps around the exterior of the device. The engineering workaround Making a screen fold in two completely opposite directions is an engineering nightmare.

This is especially true when you throw curved edges into the mix. Samsung has to prevent the curved glass sections on the outer sides of the chassis from smashing into each other when you close the device. So, the patent outlines a design that leaves tiny, deliberate gaps near the hinge.

Of course, leaving physical gaps means breaking some of the microscopic wiring that carries image signals across the folding display panel. To bypass this, Samsung’s engineers designed a clever workaround. They basically rerouted the display’s electrical wiring on different internal layers, building a detour around the gaps to keep the screen working perfectly.

Plus, the main folding area is separated from the curved side. This helps to distribute the bending pressure and significantly lowers the risk of screen cracks over time. A versatile tool for multitasking When you close the phone, you’ll see a curved secondary screen on the upper exterior half.

This screen acts as a handy dashboard for quick interactions. For busy professionals, this means you could easily glance at incoming notifications, check task alerts, control music, or preview a quick camera shot without ever opening the phone. When you need to dive into detailed work, you simply unfold the device to reveal the massive, full-size inner screen.

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