The first foldable iPhone may feature a crease-free inner folding screen. And Samsung has quietly given a first real look at the foldable’s display at CES 2026.
At the event, the company showcased a folding OLED panel with no visible creases — one that closely aligns with the display technology rumored for Apple’s long-awaited foldable.
Samsung gives a peek at the folding iPhone’s crease-free display
All foldables on the market currently have a visible crease in the middle, from where the display folds. The folding causes stress on the screen, leading to the crease, which becomes prominent with time.
While the crease is less visible in the latest foldables, it’s still there. Rumors point to the folding iPhone using a newer-gen display technology that would avoid this problem altogether.
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Samsung showcased a foldable display with no visible crease at CES 2026.
The panel looks excellent in terms of overall quality and also adopts under-display camera technology. Most importantly, there is no crease at all.This display technology is expected to be used… pic.twitter.com/BuL1gke9AZ
— Ice Universe (@UniverseIce) January 6, 2026
Samsung will supposedly supply the OLED panels for the folding iPhone. And at CES 2026, it showcased a folding display with no visible crease. The company has even set up a “crease test” area at its booth in CES 2026 to show the difference between its existing and new panels (via SamMobile).
Beyond the near-invisible crease, the folding panel appears to offer improved image quality, complete with an under-display camera. It supposedly uses Samsung’s newer-generation M14 OLED technology.
Samsung reportedly achieved the crease-free design by using a laser-drilled metal back plate. This helps evenly disperse the stress generated when the display folds, preventing a visible crease from forming.
If Apple indeed ends up using this panel on the folding iPhone, it would solve one of the biggest visual complaints with foldables today. A visible crease might not create any usability issue, but it can be annoying, especially when scrolling or under certain lighting conditions.
Rajesh has been writing about consumer technology for over a decade, with a strong focus on iPhones, Macs and Apple’s ecosystem. He enjoys digging into Apple software updates, hardware changes, and discovering new Mac apps that make work faster and more enjoyable.
