Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 could match the foldable iPhone in this one key way, setting the scene for an epic showdown next year

• Apple is said to be using new tech to nix the crease in its foldable iPhone
• Now, Samsung wants to use the same feature for its own devices
• This sets the stage for a major foldable head-to-head in 2026

We’ve long heard rumors that Apple’s upcoming foldable iPhone will come with a “crease-free” display, something that none of the best foldable phones have yet managed. Not to be outdone, it now looks like Samsung will be going for the same result in the future Galaxy Z Fold 8 device, potentially increasing competition among the two smartphone giants.

This information comes from Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who has a solid reputation for his past leaks. In a post on X, Kuo claimed that Samsung will adopt a key technology that Apple will be using to eliminate the visible crease in its foldable iPhone.

Specifically, Kuo believes ...