Samsung plans to use a “droplet” hinge design for Galaxy Z Fold 5 to provide a softer curve in the folded state, thus reducing the screen’s crease and reducing the risk of cracking.
Samsung has improved the crease area since commercializing foldable devices, particularly in the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4, which feature a “U-shaped” hinge design. In the case of the domestic OPPO Find N2, the “drop” shaped hinge design reduces the pressure on the screen, and the crease is not particularly noticeable when unfolded.
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Samsung acquired the “droplet” hinge design back in 2016, though it’s not clear why Samsung has yet to deploy it.