To offer consumers more affordable foldables, Samsung is making certain variations

Even if Samsung isn’t rushing to release mid-range folding phones, the company may benefit from a price decrease for its existing devices, particularly the Galaxy Z Fold series, which starts at $1,799. According to a new claim, Samsung is changing how one critical component is manufactured, potentially allowing the company to lower the price of its foldable phones.

Samsung Display could produce cheaper foldable OLED panels

According to a South Korean newspaper, Samsung Display will produce OLED panels for this year’s foldable phones using a new process. The new panels’ bezels will apparently be made with inkjet printing, rather than the tiny dry decorating approach utilized previously. Samsung Display has used the inkjet method to produce iPhone displays.

The first film produced by inkjet printing is substantially larger, allowing for the cutting of additional films into bezels. This will result in cost savings for Samsung Display, which may be passed on to customers in the form of price decreases for foldables.

According to the article, Samsung has continuously asked Samsung Display to cut the cost of OLED panels for its foldable phones. They’re probably one of the most expensive components on a foldable phone. Any cost reductions on the display may offer Samsung ample room to lower the price.

It remains to be seen if Samsung truly does this. Perhaps the corporation will decide to raise its profit margins on the devices by not passing on cost reductions. One thing is certain: many people would be thrilled if the more costly Galaxy Z Fold versions became more affordable.