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Samsung is reportedly pursuing a rollable-phone form factor, with Samsung Display allegedly supplying a 10-inch rollable panel for a Samsung Electronics device (potentially named Z Slide). The project, if real, targets a first-half 2028 release, with a successor planned for 2030, following Samsung's history of foldable and rollable concept explorations.
Rumors suggest Samsung’s Galaxy Z Roll 5G will be the company’s first rollable phone, featuring a horizontally expanding 12.4-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display, S Pen support, and high-end specs (up to 2TB storage, 12–16GB RAM, 8,000mAh battery) with a late-2026 release alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8; initial shipments may be limited and pricing is expected around $2,800.
Samsung is rumored to launch the Galaxy Z Roll 5G in the second half of 2026, featuring a motorized 12.4-inch rollable display, built-in anti-side-view privacy, a high-end camera system (324MP HR1 sensor and 50MP telephoto), Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, up to 16GB RAM, an 8,000mAh battery, 144Hz refresh rate, 3,000 nits brightness, a titanium body, S Pen support, and 100W charging, signaling a bold new direction for foldable mobile tech.
Rumors say Samsung’s Galaxy Z Roll 5G will feature a 12.4-inch motorized rollable display that unfolds to a tablet-sized screen to eliminate the crease, backed by a 3000-nit Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel with 1–144Hz refresh, and a privacy layer. Power allegedly comes from a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro (2nm) and an 8,000mAh stacked battery, while the camera setup reportedly includes a 324MP main sensor and a 50MP telephoto (10x), all housed in a Grade 5 titanium frame with S Pen support (2.1ms latency). A late-2026 release is anticipated, though details remain unconfirmed rumors.
Lenovo unveiled an ultrawide rollable-display gaming laptop, but the Fallon demo ended with a breakage, reigniting questions about the practicality and readiness of rollable technology for mainstream buyers.
Lenovo unveiled a concept gaming laptop at CES 2026 that features a rollable ultrawide OLED display, showcasing flexible-screen tech for future portable gaming; it’s a teaser prototype with no announced release date.
CES 2026 showcased innovative laptops including highly repairable models like the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition, versatile dual-screen devices like the Asus Zenbook Duo, and futuristic prototypes such as the Lenovo ThinkPad Rollable XD, highlighting advancements in design, portability, and functionality.
At CES 2026, Lenovo unveiled the ThinkPad Rollable XD Concept, a flexible laptop with a rollable OLED display that expands from 13.3 to 15.9 inches, featuring a transparent lid showcasing its mechanics and offering additional workspace and productivity features.
Samsung is set to release the Galaxy Z Roll 5G in late 2026, featuring a groundbreaking rollable display that expands up to 12.4 inches, advanced camera systems, powerful hardware, and AI-driven privacy features, aiming to redefine the future of smartphones and industry standards.
Chinese phone makers Vivo and Transion are reportedly set to beat Samsung in releasing a slider phone with a rollable display. While Samsung has been showcasing rollable display concepts, Vivo and Transion are said to be working on prototypes that feature a slidable panel with a rollable display made by CSOT. The advantage of this design is that it can be more compact and avoids the thickness and heft associated with foldable phones. Vivo's slider phone may resemble the Oppo X 2021 prototype, featuring a retractable OLED display and a proprietary Roll Motor powertrain to ensure a seamless screen experience.