that of Samsung The Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3 have glass screens, but unlike most smartphones, they require extra care. Of course, these devices are distinguished by flexible screens that allow them to go from a standard phone to something unique, becoming half-height or double-wide, depending on the model.
Samsung has increased the durability of its foldables after initially experiencing issues with the screen showing obvious creases, bubbles, and even cracks. As a leader in display technology, the company was determined to solve these problems and went ahead with a second and third generation, improving the design every year. Samsung claims that the main screens of the Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Z Fold 3 are 80% more durable, and the cover screens are protected by ultra-tough Gorilla Glass Victus.
While Samsung’s foldable screens are much more durable, the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3 have a plastic screen protector that should stay on at all times. The reason is that at just 30 microns thick to allow it to bend in half, the screen’s ultra-thin glass (UTG) is quite delicate. Glass, including Samsung’s UTG, is much more resistant to damage than plastic, however, glass can be scratched by sand, which is present in most dirt. Due to its thinness, any scratch would be catastrophic, easily turning into cracks. This is the reason why Samsung added the permanent stretch plastic screen protector.
The difference between glass and plastic
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Z Fold 3 use Gorilla Glass Victus on their cover screens, which can withstand drops that would shatter a drinking glass. It is also slightly more scratch resistant than regular glass. If Samsung could have used such hardware on the main screen, it certainly would have. Instead, flexible displays currently require ultra-thin glass or plastic. If Samsung had only used UTG, the durability of the display would have suffered, with cracks becoming even more likely. With only plastic, the screen would have been too soft and would have shown a crease, as happened with the first generation Galaxy Fold. Instead, Samsung combined these two methods for more stability, clarity, and a longer lifespan.
It should be noted that the latest Samsung foldables are water resistant, but not dust resistant. If dust gets under the soft plastic layer, the glass can scratch and crack. Although Samsung’s display technology has improved significantly, it is still not a perfect solution and more innovations will undoubtedly emerge in the fourth generation. For now, Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3 should be treated like glass and also plastic, avoiding both drops and scratches when unfolded.
Source : Samsung
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