Although details are sparse, the LG Rollable is at least visually a tantalizing reaction to Samsung’s numerous foldable phones. Unlike the Galaxy Z Fold 2, which combines a long and narrow external screen with a spacious interior, the Rollable’s single screen is the same size as a traditional smartphone screen – at least before it mechanically resizes a small one. tablet unfolds. . From what we’ve seen, the clever design means that the Rollable screen will not have the same stimulating fold as in many existing folders.
The expansion of mechanical complexity in a device that bounces around in pockets and occasionally drops, naturally presents problems of its own. As mentioned, LG offers little insight into how the Rollable display mechanism works, but it’s right that you’re worried about long lasting durability. This is especially true when you consider that roll-over phones – other than folding – have not yet benefited from public inquiries and external testing.
LG’s experience in building rollaway televisions, coupled with the device’s long, mysterious carrying time, hopefully means the Rollable is largely free of nods at launch. However, it is noteworthy that other companies have publicly explored similar concepts. TCL is perhaps the most notable – he introduced a prototype smartphone with a slider in early 2020, although he noted that such a device would not be commercially available for some time, as the rolling mechanism had yet to be perfected. Given the speed with which TCL is apparently working through smartphone concepts, it is quite possible that we will be working with two competing rollable products later in 2021. Needless to say, it is definitely not necessary to buy a new phone. worth the wait to see what ambitious new hardware lies ahead this year.