We’re currently primarily focused on the Samsung Galaxy S24, but the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 will follow shortly after, and a new leak suggests these foldable phones will come with ‘Ironflex’ displays that are tougher than ever. .
Ironflex is the term used in a new trademark application from Samsung (via GalaxyClub and SamMobile), filed with the Korea Intellectual Property Office (KIPO) and associated with a “foldable OLED display panel” and a “smartphone.” folding”.
Unfortunately, we don’t get too much information about what Ironflex is or what it refers to, but we assume that a trademark with that name, linked to foldable smartphone screens, will be used to market more rugged display technology.
In the presentation, Samsung goes on to mention portable display monitors and foldable tablets, so it’s possible that Ironflex will make its way into virtual reality headsets, and also laptop screens, in the not-too-distant future.
Strength matters
While it’s not sure what Ironflex is, or if the trademark will be used in conjunction with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6, it makes sense that Samsung would want to reassure consumers about the strength of its foldable displays.
Foldable phones are more durable than ever, but the screen hinge adds another point of failure compared to standard smartphones that don’t fold. If that’s not a concern for phone buyers, then that means more sales for Samsung.
Speaking of greater resilience, Samsung’s mobile TM boss Roh has gone on record to say that dustproof protection is on the agenda for the company’s 2024 foldable phones, with changes to display configurations also expected. .
Who knows, we might even get an S Pen slot for the Galaxy Z Fold 6 this year. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 launched in July 2023, so July 2024 seems like a good bet for their successors to appear.
