Samsung envisions a Galaxy Z Flip that folds 360 degrees

In these days we are witnessing the technological wonders of CES 2026, but we know well that this is only part of the tech news behind the scenes. In these hours a Samsung patent has emerged showing one of the possible future designs of Galaxy Z Flip, with a clamshell style featuring a hinge that operates both outwardly and inwardly.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip with a 360-degree foldable display: this is one of the possible futures for the flip phone

In fact, this is not the first time we’ve dealt with a similar device: at CES 2024 Samsung showed its Inside Out smartphone concept, i.e., featuring a display that folds both inward and outward.

This particular “inside-out” folding format traces its roots to the display Flex In & Out, which itself dates back to CES 2023. The existence of the new patent indicates that work is still ongoing: although Samsung’s foldable lineup has crystallized around the classic Z Fold and Z Flip, the company is nonetheless experimenting with new form factors.

The showcase also includes the launch of Galaxy Z TriFold, the manufacturer’s first tri-fold smartphone; certainly a device for a few, but it represents an important step for the future of foldables.

Returning to the new Flip Phone patent, as usual we are dealing with a model that might never see the light of day. However, its very existence demonstrates that Samsung is constantly seeking novel solutions to bring to its foldable range.