Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 9 Could Finally Tackle The Crease Problem

Samsung is reportedly testing thicker Ultra Thin Glass for future Galaxy Z Fold models, in a move that could make its foldable phones feel more premium and help reduce the visible screen crease.

Supply chain reports claim Samsung is trialling a 60-micron Ultra Thin Glass layer, up from the 45-micron glass used in recent models and the 30-micron layer used on the Galaxy Z Fold 6.

The thicker glass is expected to debut first on the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide, a broader passport-style foldable that is tipped to join Samsung’s next foldable lineup.

If successful, the same 60-micron glass could be adopted more broadly on the Galaxy Z Fold 9.

The standard Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is expected to stick with 45-micron glass, suggesting Samsung is using the Wide model as a controlled test before committing the material across its flagship foldables.

A thicker glass layer could make the foldable display tougher and reduce the crease that has long been one of the biggest complaints about folding phones.

However, thicker glass can also increase engineering complexity, particularly when repeatedly folded.

Samsung is also believed to be working on improved hinges and protective display layers as it looks to make its foldables more durable for multitasking, video viewing and productivity.

The company is expected to unveil its next foldables at an Unpacked event rumoured for July 22, with reports split between London and South Korea as the launch location.

Nothing has been confirmed yet by Samsung.