After long anticipation and countless leaks, CES 2026 in Las Vegas brought a moment that changed the smartphone industry’s direction. Samsung Display showcased its new technology, which experts are calling magic. Yes, we’re talking about the world’s first completely Crease-Free Foldable Display.
Crease Free Foldable Display’s Key Features
As soon as Samsung unveiled its new prototype at the Las Vegas Convention Center, the crowd and media (like The Verge and ExtremeTech) were stunned. The biggest flaw in foldable smartphones until now was the faint crease or line in the middle of the screen, which you could even feel when touching it. But this new Crease-Free Foldable Display has made that history. Photos shared by tipster Ice Universe prove the panel is as smooth as flat glass.
Why is this technology so special?
- Zero Crease Visibility: No fold line visible from any angle, even in reflections.
- Fine M-Tec Innovation: Reports say it uses Fine M-Tec’s laser-drilled metal plates. This tech prevents stress from building up on the display during folding.
- Durability: Old mechanisms weakened with repeated folds, but this new structure stops ‘material fatigue,’ extending the phone’s life.
- In-Display Camera: No cutouts or hole-punches— the camera hides under the screen for a true full-screen experience.
| Feature | Old Foldable Tech (Galaxy Z Fold 6) | New CES 2026 Tech (Crease-Free) |
|---|---|---|
| Fold Visibility | Faint line was visible and felt on touch. | Perfectly flat surface, no visible line. |
| Technology | Ultra Thin Glass (UTG) Standard | UTG + Laser-Drilled Metal Plates |
| Camera | Under Display (Visible matrix) | Invisible In-Display Camera |
Galaxy Z Fold 8
After Samsung’s demo, many industry insiders feel this isn’t just a concept anymore—it looks ready for mass production. Riding on the strong response to the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Fold 7, Samsung now seems to be pushing its foldable strategy even further.
Experts believe this crease-free foldable display could make its way into the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 or a larger Galaxy Wide Fold by the end of 2026. If that happens, it would mark a first for the industry: a commercial foldable smartphone with no visible fold line at all.
Foldable iPhone connection: Is Apple’s wait over?
Now, the question every tech enthusiast has—what about Apple’s Foldable iPhone? Apple is known for its perfection policy. Reports say they haven’t launched a foldable yet because they weren’t happy with the screen crease.
But Samsung, Apple’s biggest display supplier (even for iPhone 16 series), has now solved that. This CES 2026 demo could be Apple’s green light.
Leaked Apple Foldable iPhone Specifications
According to famed analyst Ming-Chi Kuo and leaked CAD renders, if Apple adopts this tech, the device could look like this:
| Specification | Details (Expected) |
|---|---|
| Inner Display | 7.8-inch Crease-Free OLED |
| Outer Display | 5.5-inch Cover Screen |
| Thickness | Folded: 9mm | Unfolded: 4.5mm |
| Potential Name | iPhone Fold or iPhone Ultra |
Supply chain sources linked Fine M-Tec to the iPhone Fold project as early as July 2025. Now that Samsung has publicly proven the tech, we could see Apple’s first foldable by late 2026 or early 2027.
What will the price be?
This new tech won’t come cheap. Experts estimate:
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8: Around $1900 – $2100 (₹1,60,000 approx)
- Foldable iPhone: Around $2400 (Over ₹2,00,000)
This pricing shows the foldable market is moving toward the premium ultra segment. But users might pay for the long-term durability and Crease-Free Experience.
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Utkarsh works as a Sub-Editor at 1Tak News. Technology and gadgets are his main beats, and he also tracks automobiles. A graduate of Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapeeth, he began his journalism career in 2023 and has built experience across digital media platforms like 1Tak. Besides technology, he also has considerable experience covering national affairs, politics, research, and international news.
