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Apple's hardware engineering VP Tom Marieb told TechRadar to hold the company accountable for crease visibility on the iPhone Duo, noting the matte nano-texture display reduces glare and hides changes in the crease over time, and praising a durable hinge with a tuned torque. The foldable iPhone Duo will be available for pre-order on Oct. 16 and launches Oct. 23, starting at $1,999.
After a week with both the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra and the standard Z Fold 8, the crease appears more noticeable in photos under certain lighting, but the display remains incredibly smooth to the touch and viewing remains largely unaffected. The visibility is largely angle‑dependent, and Samsung’s creaseless promise holds up in real use even as photos can exaggerate the crease; retail sales begin August 7.
Samsung confirms Flex Titanium, a titanium-based display tech, will debut with its next-generation Galaxy foldables—likely the Galaxy Z Flip 8, Z Fold 8, and Z Fold Wide—at Galaxy Unpacked in London on July 22, featuring a titanium film under the OLED panel and a titanium plate beneath it to boost durability and reduce crease, enabling thousands of folds while keeping the display slim.
A credible leak via Lanzuk on Naver claims the Galaxy Z Fold 8's wider model could be unusually light (around 201g) with a near-crease-free display thanks to thicker UTG, potentially outperforming the Z Fold 8 Ultra in crease behavior, as Samsung prepares to unveil three foldables at a London Unpacked event around July 22.
ZDNet Korea reports the Galaxy Z Fold Wide may use 60μm Ultra-Thin Glass, about 30% thicker than the Fold 8’s UTG, in a bid to hide the crease and improve durability. However, thicker glass could be more fragile when folded. If reception is positive, insiders say this thicker UTG could become standard across future folds (possibly the Galaxy Z Fold 9), signaling a broader crease-reduction push among foldables.
Latest dummy units of Apple's iPhone Ultra reveal a white-only foldable with a 5.5-inch outer display and 7.8-inch inner panel, a centered front camera cutout, a back horizontal camera bar, a titanium frame, and an A20 chipset. A visible crease is still present in leaked images—about 0.15 mm deep with a fold angle under 2.5 degrees—though Apple is banking on a structural glass mid-frame and advanced adhesives to minimize it for the final product.
Tom’s Guide reports that Apple’s long‑rumored iPhone Fold (or iPhone Ultra) is expected later this year and aims to be crease‑free thanks to three display innovations: a titanium/liquid metal hinge, a multi‑layer glass stack, and a new adhesive glue, with Samsung Display providing the panel to minimize tension and wrinkles.
An opinion piece argues Apple’s rumored side camera control button on the iPhone Fold (aka iPhone Ultra) is unnecessary for a foldable, since buyers care more about the big display, multitasking, and durability than camera hardware. The article stresses that foldables need a reliable hinge, solid battery life, and a minimal crease, plus iOS optimization for a folding layout. It notes competition like Oppo’s Find N6 showing creases can exist and urges Apple to prioritize foldability over camera features.
Apple’s iPhone Ultra is reportedly delivering a noticeably flatter foldable display, with a crease depth said to surpass most current foldables like Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Pixel 10 Pro Fold, though it may not beat every model. Competitors such as Oppo Find N6 are pushing very shallow creases, and future Galaxy models could narrow the gap further, while Apple’s display supply is reportedly Samsung-based.
Apple has reportedly ordered production lines for a foldable iPhone, indicating a launch this year. Leaks from a Chinese Weibo source claim a 7.8-inch inner display with a crease depth under 0.15 mm and a crease angle under 2.5 degrees, using a Samsung-developed panel described as virtually crease-free. The device is expected to pair a 7.8" main display with a 5.5" cover display in a book-style design, and could debut alongside the iPhone 18 Pro models in September. Claims come from an unverified leaker and have not been independently confirmed.
Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 4 has made some improvements, but there are still ways to upgrade its large-format foldable phone. The Galaxy Z Fold 5 needs more software features that take advantage of its foldable shape, a larger cover screen, an embedded S Pen, a less noticeable crease, a thinner design, and a lower price. Samsung is facing new competition from the upcoming Google Pixel Fold, and it needs to provide a more convincing argument if it truly wants foldables to be appealing to more than just early adopters.