Samsung may finally release the Galaxy X in 2018 — here are 7 things to expect from the foldable smartphone concept by Fionna Agomuoh on Feb 1, 2018, 9:31 AM  For years, it's been rumored that Samsung has been working on a foldable smartphone called the Galaxy X. It remains elusive as ever, but it might just make its market debut in 2018.
Samsung discussed its plans to produce flexible displays amid reporting its end-of-2017 financial progress on Wednesday, which made many tech enthusiasts wonder if Samsung will finally release its foldable Galaxy X. Here's what we know about the Galaxy X: SEE ALSO: Two incredible smartphone innovations in the works, and their likelihood of becoming real More screen real-estate  Many speculate that a foldable smartphone would give users an option to have a much bigger display. Many Samsung patents and prototypes suggest a device that opens and closes inward like a book, or closes down horizontally like a notepad. Most Galaxy X concepts suggest a foldable phone would have a maximum screen size comparable to a tablet, where the display could be split into two panels that display different things or one big picture. Samsung has demonstrated this on other products, such as its 48-inch ultra-wide computer monitor (pictured above). In contrast, a foldable display smartphone could also serve to make a device more compact, similar to a clamshell phone.
A built-in screen protector, so to speak  A smartphone that folds inward would essentially be its own screen protector, depending on the material of the outside layer. It would, however, be a totally different story, and likely more painful for a user, if the device falls face-down while open.
It might be a bulkier device than most modern smartphones  Most smartphone manufacturers have spent years making devices thinner and lighter, but a foldable smartphone is more likely to heavier and bulkier to handle. A prime example is the ZTE Axon M, which is marketed as the first foldable smartphone. The device is made of two displays attached together by a mechanical hinge, and it's considerably thicker than Samsung's Galaxy S8. Currently, there is no indication of how a device with an actual foldable display would fare in terms of thickness. In terms of weight, such a device might be closer to a tablet rather than a smartphone.
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