Samsung patent hints at a rollable phone with movable camera module

After establishing itself as a leader in foldable smartphones, Samsung could now be exploring a rollable display smartphone, according to a newly discovered patent filing.

The patent, spotted by WearView, describes a phone with a rollable screen and a movable rear camera module that shifts along with the expanding display.

Based on the sketches in the patent filing, as well as renders created by WearView, the device appears to feature a cutout on the rear panel to accommodate the camera module.

With the display tucked into the main chassis, the device resembles a conventional phone like the Galaxy S26 Ultra. However, once the screen is fully extended, it takes on a form factor closer to the Galaxy Z Fold7.

The patent further mentions that the device could include sensors capable of detecting changes in display size, shifts in camera and antenna positions, and other hardware adjustments due to the moving screen.

Notably, Samsung showcased a rollable OLED display prototype in 2023 and had previously filed a patent in 2021 for a device featuring a display that could both roll and fold.

As with most patents, there is no guarantee the concept will make it to market. Still, the filing suggests Samsung continues to explore the idea of a rollable smartphone, possibly along the lines of devices like the Moto Rizr concept and Tecno’s Phantom Ultimate concept.

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