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Apple’s anticipated foldable iPhone Ultra is facing multiple setbacks—visible display creases, creaky prototypes, and potential production delays—damping excitement among customers and suggesting Apple’s multi-year foldable plan may require compromises before a launch.
The foldable iPhone Ultra reportedly rattles after folding due to a 3D-printed hinge filled with filler and shows a subtle display crease; if the issue isn’t resolved, a launch delay could occur, though Apple is pressing ahead and hinting at a release alongside the iPhone 18 Pro.
Oppo is tipped to launch the Find N6 on March 17 in China and select markets (India skipped), with teaser claims of the industry’s shallowest display crease. The device is rumored to feature a 200MP main camera, 50MP periscope tele, 50MP ultrawide, a 6,000mAh battery with 80W charging, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, AI stylus support, and titanium/orange color options.
Apple is reportedly exploring the idea of creating foldable iPads, but has yet to overcome the challenge of creating a crease-free folding display. Bloomberg journalist Mark Gurman suggests that Apple may abandon the concept if it cannot resolve this issue. While a Korean news outlet has reported that a foldable Apple device may arrive in the first half of 2027, the company is facing difficulties in achieving a crease-free foldable screen. This obstacle, along with concerns about dust resistance and the quality of folding screens, may impact the future of Apple's foldable iPad.
A hands-on video of the Oppo Find N3, which is being used as the basis for the OnePlus Open foldable smartphone, provides a closer look at the device's display crease. The crease on the Oppo Find N3 is minimal compared to Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 5, and it has been generally invisible when the screen is on. The video also confirms that the Oppo Find N3 will have the Alert Slider, and the OnePlus Open is expected to be announced on October 19.
The upcoming Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 is expected to have a less visible crease on its foldable display thanks to a new waterdrop hinge design, which will also allow the phone to fold perfectly flat without leaving a gap between the two halves. The crease will reportedly be "only 15% less visible" than the Z Fold 4's crease. The Z Fold 5 is also rumored to be the first foldable phone with an IP5x dust resistance rating. While it may not be a revolutionary release, Samsung is slowly upgrading the user experience across the board.