Galaxy Z Fold 8 will get a dual-layer UTG structure for a crease-free screen
By ForGeeks
Samsung is developing a new foldable display design for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 that should significantly reduce the visibility of the center crease. According to DealSite, the company will use Ultra Thin Glass (UTG) on both the top and bottom layers of the OLED panel simultaneously, which will reduce the visibility of the crease by about 20 percent compared to the Galaxy Z Fold 7.
- Two-layer UTG structure reduces crease visibility by 20 percent
- Samsung Display unveiled the panel at CES 2026
- Galaxy Z Fold 8 will use a laser-drilled metal support plate
Samsung Display already demonstrated this OLED panel at CES 2026 a few weeks ago. The new design includes an optimized multi-layer structure, improved light scattering, and laser-drilled micro-holes in the back plate for better load distribution when the device is folded.
According to various sources, Apple and Samsung will use different versions of Samsung Display’s foldable OLED panel in their upcoming devices. The foldable iPhone is expected to use a glass substrate, while the Galaxy Z Fold 8 may rely on a laser-drilled metal support plate to reinforce the foldable design and minimize the visibility of the fold.
The background to these developments is the expected launch of the foldable iPhone this year. Foldable smartphones have traditionally faced three main problems: a visible crease in the display, relatively lower battery capacity, and limited camera capabilities. Judging by previous generations, battery life and photo quality have steadily improved, and if reports coming in are true, the visible crease could finally be addressed in a significant way this year.
