Galaxy Fold 2 Display Uses UTG... 'S Pen' Not Supported
Same UTG Display Applied as Galaxy Z Flip
Display Durability Too Weak for S Pen Use
[Asia Economy Reporter Han Jinju] The 'Galaxy Fold 2,' set to be unveiled at the Galaxy Unpacked event this August, will not feature an S Pen. Contrary to rumors about the development of a new display, it is highly likely that the same Ultra Thin Glass (UTG) used in the Galaxy Z Flip will be applied.
According to IT media outlets SlashGear and GSMArena on the 9th (local time), the Galaxy Fold 2's display will use the same UTG material as the Galaxy Z Flip, and it is expected that the S Pen will not be supported.
There were speculations about the development of a new glass material instead of UTG, but it is reported that Samsung has decided to reuse UTG. 'Samsung UTG' is produced by applying a strengthening process that enhances flexibility and durability to the base glass manufactured by Schott, a German specialty glass company. It is known to be more durable compared to the polyimide material used in the Galaxy Fold.
Corning, the glass manufacturer that produces Gorilla Glass used in smartphones, is also developing foldable displays. Samsung Electronics has collaborated with Corning to establish a production pipeline in the United States, but it is not yet ready for mass production. Even if Corning succeeds in mass production, it is expected that the technology will be applied to models released next year.
Additionally, it is anticipated that using the S Pen on the Galaxy Fold 2 will be difficult. The reason for not supporting the S Pen is that the durability of the foldable display has not yet reached a level that allows free use of the S Pen. The thickness of the UTG display is about 0.03mm, whereas the display used in the Galaxy Note 10 is 0.4mm thick, more than ten times thicker.
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Along with this, the display quality of the Galaxy Fold 2 is expected to improve significantly. The display refresh rate will be enhanced up to 120Hz, delivering clearer image quality compared to the Galaxy Fold (60Hz). Samsung Electronics is also expected to release a 256GB model to improve accessibility for foldable phones. Samsung Electronics will unveil the Galaxy Fold 2, Galaxy Note 20, Galaxy Z Flip 5G, and others at the online Unpacked event scheduled around August 5.
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