One of Samsung’s most exciting design evolutions on the Galaxy Z Flip would have to be its foldable Ultra Thin Glass (UTG) display, which is said to be a significant step-up from the plastic screen the company used on its Galaxy Fold .
Following his durability test, Nelson offers the theory that the Galaxy Z Flip’s display is likely made of “hybrid plastic polymer with little specks of glass ingredients inside, ”which would certainly be considered misleading on Samsung’s part given the heavy emphasis on glass in its advertising around the device.
Samsung’s response
Responding to a request for comment from The Verge, Samsung says that its “first-of-its-kind UTG technology is different from other Galaxy flagship devices,” further stating that, “while the display does bend, it should be handled with care.”
If that is indeed the case, it’s possible that many of the test’s early scratches and markings may be happening to the protective layer alone, which is why the damage is occurring exactly as it would on a plastic screen.
Of course, the real question is whether the Galaxy Z Flip will succumb to scratches and indentations during daily use – particularly when it comes to fingernailspressing on the display.
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