The race to redefine the smartphone industry is heating up as leading Chinese tech giants vivo and Transsion focus on introducing the world’s first foldable smartphone. According to industry sources, the phone is expected to be released towards the end of next year.

Vivo and Transsion will challenge Samsung’s foldable smartphones with their mobile smartphones

So what is a folded smartphone? Imagine a phone that can increase its screen size with a simple touch. This means users can use the larger screen when necessary and switch back to the smaller screen when it’s more convenient. A look into the future where devices adapt to the user’s immediate needs.

Transsion has been quite vocal about its ambitions in this area, and we’ve also seen a number of concept phones and foldable displays in the past. The company only showed its vision for moving displays with Techno Phantom Ultimate last September.

This concept phone featured a display that could seamlessly switch from 6.55 inches to a larger 7.11 inches in just 1.3 seconds. But it’s not just about size; This display promises an impressive resolution of 2296×1596 pixels, a sharpness of 388 pixels per inch, and full coverage of the DCI-P3 color gamut. Another interesting feature is the mini screen on the back for notifications. In addition, the carefully designed non-slip back ensures that the device is held securely.

So where do these advanced panels come from? While there is still some uncertainty, there are indications that vivo could source these from established technology leaders such as BOE or Samsung Display. Industry experts suggest the BOE could be a more active participant in this initiative.

This move towards folding technology could also be a response to the challenges of overtaking Samsung in the foldable phone space. Samsung has definitely proven itself in the foldable device industry, especially with the Galaxy Fold series. Although Royole introduced the world’s first foldable FlexPai smartphone, it was Samsung’s Galaxy Fold that really popularized the concept.

By focusing on rotating displays, Chinese smartphone makers may be looking to carve out their own niche in an industry where it is increasingly difficult to stand out. Samsung is also exploring foldable devices that are expected to be released in 2025, but so far the main focus has been on foldable devices. It is certain that we will witness exciting competition that will reshape the smartphone industry in the coming years.