Samsung Display has made a significant advancement in the durability of its foldable technology. The company’s 7-inch foldable panel, featured in its latest generation of foldable smartphones, has successfully passed the MIL-STD 810G durability tests. 

These tests, established by the U.S. Department of Defense, rigorously assess equipment’s resilience in extreme conditions. Samsung Display’s achievement marks the first time a foldable panel has earned this certification.

Independent safety science expert, UL Solutions, put the panel through a series of trials designed to simulate harsh environments.  As per Samsung, the foldable display demonstrated remarkable resilience under the following conditions:

  • Extreme Temperatures: The panel maintained functionality after being exposed to freezing temperatures (-10 degrees Celsius) while covered in a layer of ice. It also withstood rapid temperature fluctuations between -32 and 63 degrees Celsius.
  • Shock Resistance: The display was dropped repeatedly from a height of 1.22 meters (standard phone-use height) in various orientations without malfunctioning. Additionally, it withstood forces up to 10.5 times Earth’s gravity, similar to those experienced during astronaut training.

This certification reinforces Samsung’s position within the foldable display market.  

Jo Yong-Seok, head of marketing for Samsung Display’s Small to Medium Size Business Unit,  noted, “Through this military spec certification, it has been confirmed that Samsung Display maintains a firm technological lead in the foldable display market, which has become the next-generation form factor. Foldables are moving beyond the prejudice of being less durable, and we expect foldable panels to be utilized in a wider variety of devices and environments.”

While foldable phones often have a reputation for being fragile, Samsung is actively working to make its devices more durable. They were the first to introduce an IP water-resistance rating to foldable, and now they’ve earned military-grade certification for their displays. This, honestly, is a major step forward for foldable technology!

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