Samsung is reportedly working on a smartphone with a vertically expandable, rollable display that can change its aspect ratio between 16:9 and 21:9. Multiple outlets say the device’s screen would extend to offer different viewing shapes, with at least some reporting pointing to a sliding mechanism rather than a traditional hinge.
Several reports cite claims from a leaker/tipster known as Ice Universe, describing a screen that moves out upward from the phone’s body. Other coverage also references a patent depiction that shows a design using sliding sections connected by a flexible display. One outlet adds that building the handset may involve challenges such as fitting a large battery inside.
While the overall concept is consistent across sources, the details vary in emphasis: some focus on the aspect-ratio switch and rumored mechanism, while others also include broader context such as potential timing for a separate rollable product line. None of the reports provide confirmation from Samsung in the information provided.
