Bloomberg's sources mention two phones, both of which will use organic light-emitting diode (OLED) technology.
"This product could be a game-changer if Samsung successfully comes up with a user interface suitable for bendable screens", said Lee Seung Woo, an analyst at IBK Securities Co in Seoul.
He pins down next year as a "probable scenario" for the technology to become commercially viable, as numerous hurdles associated with making such devices now seem resolved.
Per report from Bloomberg, one of the planned devices will even have the capability of folding in half, more like a cosmetic compact. Samsung recently revealed the a VR-ready panel at Display Week in California that would fit the bill. A 4K UHD display is expected to be incorporated on the upcoming handset, making it the first of its kind in Samsung's lineup.
After some recent announcements of their latest gadgets, Samsung is now again rumored to release something new in their line of smartphones. Quite ironically, Samsung supplies Apple and other smartphone and tablet makers with OLED panels, which is why it really won't be surprising to see the company get ahead of everyone else in mobile device screen development and innovation.
Flexible devices have already hit the market, such as the G-Flex from rival manufacturer LG. Samsung showcased a 5.5-inch 4K display at past trade shows, and they expressed interest in getting 4K on smartphones before, so it's not outside the realm of possibility. However, another one lies ahead for any company that would be first to market with a flexible phone: the lack of established reliability standards for such devices, he said.
Introducing the Note 7 EDGE in 2017 goes against the current Note 6 rumours - previous reports have suggested Samsung is testing a Note 6 EDGE for a possible release later this year.
On the other hand, the 2 device will fold from the center.
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