The PROBLEM with the Foldable Phone - Royal Flexpai

The video provides Linus Tech Tips coverage of the Royal FlexPai, marketed as the world’s first commercially available foldable phone with a flexible amoled display. The host explains the design goals behind using a ultra-thin display layer, reportedly 0.01 millimeters, and the challenges of using a flexible plastic substrate instead of traditional glass. He describes the software adaptations, including a customized OS called Water OS that enables fluid orientation between tablet and phone modes, and how the fold creates multiple aspect ratios from 4x3 to 16x9 and even an 18x9 in landscape use. The demonstration covers practical uses such as split display, rear-facing edge interactions, and a dual-mode camera preview feature that allows taking selfies while folded. There are important caveats discussed, from inconsistent color depth and striations on the lock screen to burn-in risks on AMOLED panels and limitations in color accuracy, particularly in less saturated reds and blues. The host also notes show-floor limitations, such as potential burn-in from constant demos and the possibility that the device in the showroom may not reflect a final consumer product. The segment concludes with a practical take on the foldable form factor, highlighting the appeal of pocket-sized portability and instant full-screen content, while acknowledging that both hardware and software still have room for refinement before mainstream launch. The video also plugs dbrand grips and prism screen protectors as accessories to help protect and personalize foldable devices, ending with a CES 2019 call-to-action to subscribe and visit the sponsor links. Overall, the coverage balances excitement for the foldable future with grounded notes about current display, durability, and software integration concerns.

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