Samsung Display (SDC) recently launched its foldable panel brand, MONT FLEX, at the K-Display 2025, marking an ongoing effort in foldable display innovation. Despite progress, Samsung Display acknowledged that the technology is not yet a finished product.
The new brand aims to distinguish Samsung Display's foldable technology from competitors while highlighting continued advancements. The name "MONT," derived from the French word for "mountain," symbolizes the company's aspiration to reach the forefront of foldable display development.
Samsung Display emphasized the durability of its foldable panels, which can endure 500,000 folds at room temperature and maintain functionality after 60,000 folds at minus 20 degrees Celsius. This durability was demonstrated at the exhibition by repeatedly folding a phone inside a refrigerator with a sub-zero environment.
A key improvement in the MONT FLEX panels is the significant reduction in crease visibility by more than 30%, achieved through ultra-thin flexible glass technology. This enhancement results in smoother screen appearances and is supported by proprietary technologies, including the polarizer-free LEAD. These advancements have been incorporated in Samsung Electronics' Galaxy Fold7 smartphone.
Beyond smartphones, Samsung Display is expanding foldable technology applications to other sectors such as IT and gaming. Collaboration with Lenovo Group produced a foldable notebook prototype, the Lenovo Outfold. This addresses the trade-off between large screen demand and portability by providing foldable or extendable panels that keep devices lightweight and compact.
At the event, Samsung Display also presented a handheld gaming device featuring a foldable left-right design. Although not yet in mass production, this device demonstrates the potential for larger gaming displays in slimmer, more portable formats.
The foldable smartphone panel market currently ships approximately 90 million units globally. According to Samsung Display, the sector remains in the early growth phase, with broader adoption of foldable, rollable, and extendable panels expected to influence future IT, automotive, and other industries.
Article edited by Jack Wu
