Samsung patent reveals 360-degree foldable device

28 March 2025
A foldable that folds both inward and outward.

Sort by:

  • ?
  • Anonymous
  • rK8
  • 29 Mar 2025

With this design no need for outer display and inner display cam. Phone will get cheaper and thinner than regular fold. Truly amazing !!!! Samsung back at leading with innovation.

    • ?
    • Anonymous
    • qb{
    • 29 Mar 2025

    AltFantasy, 29 Mar 2025so why is it that this design gets this sort of flak, but a... moreprobably because people here have more than 1 braincell compared to them

      Senibo Milla, 29 Mar 2025What problem does this solve exactly !? 1. Cheaper BoM - for samsung, omitting the external display can increase their profit margin if priced still the same as the current foldable, or make the SRP lower for wider consumer reach.

      2. Space utilization- Samsung have more space for more components since this prototype doesn't have an additional external display.

      3. Slimmer/Sleeker/Lighter - for consumers it will be much more comfortable to hold.

        How long until Huawei copies this and brings it to production? I say 2 years.

        That aside, the Mate XT has the advantage of unfolding twice. A 360 degree hinge would allow the G fold to be a 3-1 device with the option to close inward for protection. It also means you don't need an outer screen which could cut costs(potentially), increase battery life and make the phone slimmer and lighter.

        Also, the design of this phone doesn't matter. They are showcasing the hinge.

          Senibo Milla, 29 Mar 2025What problem does this solve exactly !? who knows? I think this question could be applied to almost all foldables (except the clamshell kind) right now, though.

            Ouifuf, 29 Mar 2025this would be the ugliest prototype looking thing ever. use... more... obviously? this is just a patent, it's not even a "prototype".

              Anonymous, 29 Mar 2025this is the type of crap kids would be MEGA GLAZING on yout... moreso why is it that this design gets this sort of flak, but a tri-fold thing from Huawei is praised as "practical" or whatever?

              besides, this is just a patent, it's meant to be ugly and mechanical.

                • ?
                • Anonymous
                • qb{
                • 29 Mar 2025

                this is the type of crap kids would be MEGA GLAZING on youtube shorts

                  this would be the ugliest prototype looking thing ever. use it at CES or something but please don't release it

                    wth is this camera design ?
                    it looks like tetris game

                      • D
                      • DarkTrader
                      • 3XQ
                      • 29 Mar 2025

                      I dont know if it is the most stupid thing in the world of a true game changer on foldables, I think the second

                        What problem does this solve exactly !?

                          Dr. Watson, 28 Mar 2025That has to be the wackiest looking camera arrangement I�... moreAnd 2 of those will be isocell 3lu ultrawide and 3k1 3x telephoto in true samesung fashion.

                            That has to be the wackiest looking camera arrangement I've ever seen.

                              • h
                              • hev.c
                              • 32A
                              • 28 Mar 2025

                              Anonymous, 28 Mar 2025want to monopolize patent rights? After that, they will be ... moreSo you expect them not to patent their new design that cost them a lot of time and money to make so that other companies can just reuse it?

                                • ?
                                • Anonymous
                                • raQ
                                • 28 Mar 2025

                                want to monopolize patent rights? After that, they will be able to make excuses that prices will increase every year, and we, the customers, will not get any profit.

                                  3 of 3