[ GLOSSARY DEFINITION ] Display

foldable display

A flexible panel that bends, enabling foldable and rollable phones and tablets.

Also known as: foldable screen

Full Definition & Technical Explanation

A foldable display uses a flexible substrate and cover material so the panel can bend, letting a device open into a larger screen. Durability of the crease and cover material are the main engineering challenges.

See panel.

Where foldable display Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What is foldable display?

A flexible panel that bends, enabling foldable and rollable phones and tablets.

What terms are related to foldable display?

Related Display terms include backlight, LED backlight.

Related Technical Terms

backlight
The light source behind an LCD panel that illuminates the pixels; OLED displays have no backlight. Display
LED backlight
An LCD backlight made of LEDs instead of cold-cathode tubes. Display
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