It's official: Samsung is embracing the notch with two new displays

by Joshua Swingle / Nov 07, 2018, 2:18 PM

It's official: Samsung is embracing the notch with two new displays

Until today, Samsung was just one of a few companies that refused to follow the notched display trend. In fact, a recent revelation suggested that it would skip the design entirely in favor of display holes. But today, in an unexpected move, the South Korean giant has announced that it will soon begin adopting notched panels.

Set to be known as Infinity-V and Infinity-U, the two new displays will be pretty similar thanks to small waterdrop notches that sit just above the screen. However, the differentiating factor between the two will actually be the shape of the element. See, just as their names suggest, the Infinity-U display will adopt a U-shaped notch while Infinity-V panels will use V-shaped ones. Elsewhere, though, the displays are expected to be identical. This means that rounded corners complete with slim side bezels and a small chin below the display are to be expected.

Samsung hasn’t confirmed when these two displays will make it to the market, but it did announce that they will be joined by two other panels. The first, and possibly the one that will be featured on the Galaxy S10 next year ,will be called Infinity-O. Instead of the controversial notch, this display will include a small hole in the top-left corner that houses the front-facing camera.

Separate to these traditional displays, the South Korean giant also announced its new Infinity Flex Display which, just as the name suggests, will be included on its upcoming foldable smartphone. Another thing worth noting is that it’s compatible with Samsung’s new One UI.

FEATURED VIDEO

Options

76 Comments

3. Pcworld1976

Posts: 117; Member since: Sep 18, 2018

Hahaha S10 notch edition

posted on Nov 07, 2018, 2:40 PM 0

4. darkkjedii

Posts: 30973; Member since: Feb 05, 2011

Wowww!!! I never thought Samsung notch up, but I was wrong. Damnsung Samsung, adopting the Notch son.

posted on Nov 07, 2018, 2:43 PM 2

70. middlehead

Posts: 454; Member since: May 12, 2014

This was a presentation from Samsung Display, not Samsung Mobile. It doesn't at all mean SM is going to use notched displays.

posted on Nov 08, 2018, 9:40 AM 0

6. KakashiHatake4444

Posts: 79; Member since: Jul 30, 2018

After trolling the others you really gon do it. I really hope they're joking

posted on Nov 07, 2018, 2:51 PM 3

33. Daftama

Posts: 641; Member since: Nov 03, 2012

What hot is in, it doesn't matter who does it. Especially if Apple does its successful why not. If your competitors are doing and they are gaining popularity, why not? They trolled hard, oh well who cares. Personally not a fan of any. If it will be benefit us. Let them Rumble like

posted on Nov 07, 2018, 6:16 PM 0

37. nodes

Posts: 1158; Member since: Mar 06, 2014

there is nothing wrong with adopting the notch. the problem here is Samsung mocked it really hard, and then they adopt it eventually. and they are super late too.

posted on Nov 07, 2018, 6:48 PM 1

58. iamdoctorluv

Posts: 31; Member since: Jan 14, 2017

Nope, there is no problem here.. Samsung was just finding ways to do it better because seriously the iPhone notch is just ugly and even though I don't like the infinity U or V, I still think it's a better implementation..

posted on Nov 08, 2018, 2:06 AM 0

8. YeahYeah

Posts: 250; Member since: Mar 16, 2016

Samsung different type of displays doesn't mean they'll make a phone with a notch. Samsung have clients who'd like to purchase their displays. That was advertising. My money is on the new Infinity display or Infinity O

posted on Nov 07, 2018, 2:52 PM 19

15. Subie

Posts: 2356; Member since: Aug 01, 2015

That's exactly what I was just thinking.

posted on Nov 07, 2018, 3:39 PM 3

10. imlegitcusimthasht

Posts: 306; Member since: Jan 30, 2017

Lmao, it's a notch, but Samsung never said they didn't want a notch in general. They just don't want an long bar cutout style notch. If Samsung made fun of the notch Essential PH1, then I understand they are hypocrites, but they didn't. Thats like me making fun of the Volkswagen Beatle's shape, but that doesn't mean I still won't go for smaller round car, Maybe the newer Audi TT, or the rounder curvier Mini Coopers.

posted on Nov 07, 2018, 2:53 PM 12

11. darkkjedii

Posts: 30973; Member since: Feb 05, 2011

I heard they may ditch the headphone jack on some models too.

posted on Nov 07, 2018, 2:58 PM 1

12. Sagemode87

Posts: 34; Member since: Aug 16, 2018

This is why I hate Apple.

posted on Nov 07, 2018, 3:13 PM 1

13. mrochester

Posts: 979; Member since: Aug 17, 2014

Lol what the hell has this got to do with Apple?

posted on Nov 07, 2018, 3:20 PM 1

18. OneLove123

Posts: 973; Member since: Aug 28, 2018

You mean, essential phone?

posted on Nov 07, 2018, 4:00 PM 1

14. PhoneCritic

Posts: 1354; Member since: Oct 05, 2011

Oh dear I hope this is done for other OEMs that want those sort of displays and that the Note 10 has the Under screen cameras and sensors.

posted on Nov 07, 2018, 3:26 PM 1

16. BuffaloSouce unregistered

I don't want any cutout of any kind on my screen. If they're going this route with the flagships and ditch the 3.5mm headphone jack also, then it looks like the Note9 will be the last Samsung I ever buy.

posted on Nov 07, 2018, 3:52 PM 1

46. sissy246

Posts: 7087; Member since: Mar 04, 2015

The thing is, they are all going the same route. So if the note line is what you like you may as well stay with it because all are doing it.

posted on Nov 07, 2018, 9:04 PM 0

63. TheOracle1

Posts: 2221; Member since: May 04, 2015

Same here and that's why I bought the NexS. Full screen, big battery and 3.5mm Jack.

posted on Nov 08, 2018, 4:02 AM 1

17. syntaxlord

Posts: 239; Member since: Oct 01, 2018

Waiting for insanity in the comments section...

posted on Nov 07, 2018, 3:53 PM 0

22. Leo_MC

Posts: 7251; Member since: Dec 02, 2011

This should be a (sour) lesson for all the haters that are bitching about the object of their hate: "I don't like OLED" - take that bi*ch... is using OLED; "I will never buy a phone with sealed battery" - take that bi*ch, every phone is sealed today; "I don't want a big screen phone" - take that bi*ch, today 6" is becoming "regular"; "I don't like notches" - take that bi*ch, ... is cutting the display. Boy, people are effing stupid!!!

posted on Nov 07, 2018, 4:39 PM 5

64. TheOracle1

Posts: 2221; Member since: May 04, 2015

Well said Leo.......... For once I agree with you. Lol But the notch is still fugly in any form.

posted on Nov 08, 2018, 4:02 AM 2

69. Leo_MC

Posts: 7251; Member since: Dec 02, 2011

I agree: they are ugly but it's better to look at them like at an extension (Huawey nailed it with the way it hides it on M20p) instead of seeing them as notches; focus on the good side of things instead of hating. This is how we should "fight" each other: "I agree because, I don't agree because!" Peace, bro!

posted on Nov 08, 2018, 9:21 AM 0

73. TheOracle1

Posts: 2221; Member since: May 04, 2015

You need to experience the NexS screen which doesn't have a notch at all. It's truly beautiful and a proper 6.6 inches with no interruption. Once you do, you will never buy a notched phone again.

posted on Nov 08, 2018, 11:16 AM 0

76. Leo_MC

Posts: 7251; Member since: Dec 02, 2011

Max is already too big for my tastes (I might get used to it, but I don't want to, at least not for a year), this one is even bigger... I think I'll pass on any phone this year.

posted on Nov 09, 2018, 3:35 AM 0

72. strategic_developer

Posts: 1627; Member since: Jul 17, 2018

I seem to recall you being one of those people who prefer removable batteries. So nice if you to be honest and talk about yourself

posted on Nov 08, 2018, 10:08 AM 0

23. geordie8t1

Posts: 288; Member since: Nov 16, 2015

It didn't say they were coming, it said they were screen ideas they were working on, doesn't mean any of them will necessarily make it to market, and if they do there is no reason to suggest it will make it onto all devices, perhaps mid rangers..... At this time they are unconfirmed, only infinity flex is the guaranteed display for a foldable display

posted on Nov 07, 2018, 4:51 PM 1

34. joshuaswingle

Posts: 569; Member since: Apr 03, 2018

Samsung said they are just around the corner and will follow up with more information in the near future, actually.

posted on Nov 07, 2018, 6:17 PM 2

65. AmashAziz

Posts: 2898; Member since: Jun 30, 2014

Why was my comment "WHYYY" deleted from this post? What discussion rules it doesn't meet??

posted on Nov 08, 2018, 6:26 AM 0

67. TheOracle1

Posts: 2221; Member since: May 04, 2015

So was mine. They seem to set the "rules" based on their mood.

posted on Nov 08, 2018, 7:36 AM 2

68. AmashAziz

Posts: 2898; Member since: Jun 30, 2014

Thnx for telling. My comment probably received a lot of hate or sarcastic jokes for Apple/Samsung. But that shouldn't have been the reason to delete my comment. It's not my fault other people comment such things on it! Btw what comment did u make?

posted on Nov 08, 2018, 8:45 AM 1

* Some comments have been hidden, because they don't meet the discussions rules.

view all comments