In addition to the concept equipment displayed during the CES 2021 Consumer Electronics Show, recently discovered that TCL is brewing another “foldable + roll screen” smartphone. Considering that the company has its own panel factory (China Star Optoelectronics) and has increased the promotion of its own-brand Android smartphones in early 2020, it is expected that such novel foldable flexible OLED screen devices are expected to compete with each other at some point in the future.
About 12 months ago, TCL revealed that it was developing some prototypes, including a foldable tablet device with a double hinge. It can be folded like an accordion, and when stretched, it can transform from a thick mobile phone into a tablet form. And with a scrollable device that can slide the screen away from the side.
At that time, the company said that the conceptual design was aimed at experimenting and exploring the dimensions and screen technology. In addition, TCL executives confirmed that this is only one of the three forms they are currently studying.
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Then, during CES 2021, we saw a more exquisite roll-up design and a larger version of the tablet, which can be stretched to resemble a small TV. Now, TCL has been exposed to new sketches and renderings of another conceptual iteration being designed. Cnet pointed out that the device is expected to be officially released in April, combining a DragonHinge hinge and a rollable screen.
If the larger tablet version is provided first, its size should not be as heavy as the dual-folding screen smartphone that the company previously demonstrated. Considering that the TCL mobile product lines currently on the market are all focused on cost performance (such as the TCL 20 series less than 300 US dollars), we are very much looking forward to the legendary April 2021 release that will bring even greater surprises.
For reference, the price of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 has dropped from US$2,000 to about US$1,800. In addition, it is said that the company will develop more attractive foldable products in 2021.
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