Here’s how Samsung made the Galaxy Z Fold SE sleek and slim

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold SE uses the same UTG display tech as other Fold models. It was speculated that the company has applied a new technology as part of reducing the overall thickness and making the phone sleek and slim.

TheElec reports that the Galaxy Z Fold SE features UTG display tech. The rumored UTI component hasn’t received approval for mass production. Hence, the new display tech remains due for a future Galaxy Z Fold model.

It was rumored that the Fold Slim would feature UTG with selective etching. To this end, the company had to reduce the thickness of foldable-only film. However, technological difficulties reportedly led the UTI to be reserved.

That said, thickening UTG enhances surface hardness and reduces the visible crease in the center of foldable panels. Selectively etched UTG is being researched by Samsung and Apple for future foldable products.

The Galaxy Z Fold 6 has about 60-70 hinge components, while the Z Fold SE has around 130-140. It’s clearly visible that Samsung has used almost double components in SE’s hinge to make the smartphone slimmer.

The backplate (support structure) of Samsung’s new Galaxy Z Fold SE is made of titanium. Compared to conventional Aluminum material, it is harder to process but offers a higher strength-to-weight ratio.

The Special Edition foldable measures 10.6mm thick when folded, 1.5mm slimmer than the 12.1mm thickness of the Z Fold 6. By removing the digitizers, the folded thickness could be reduced by 0.6mm, with an additional 0.9mm shaved off.