Rumor: Samsung Galaxy Note 3 To Feature A Plastic OLED "Unbreakable Dipslay"

The rumors of Samsung playing around with the idea of an unbreakable display for it’s devices have been looming in the air since quite some time, and in fact, the Samsung Galaxy S4 was once rumored to be sporting an unbreakable display. However, that wasn’t the case and we were again left thinking if Samsung is really working on such a technology. 

Now, the same rumors have surfaced once again, and this time, the device sporting such a technology is expected to be Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Note 3. 

According to a research from the OLED Association website, the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 will be unveiled at IFA 2013 in September and the phablet will feature an unbreakable Plastic OLED display. 

The website believes that the display on the Galaxy Note 3 will measure around 5.9-6.0-inches, and adds that when compared to glass-based AMOLED dispaly, the plastic, flexible display will result in a thinner and lighter form factor for the device, which would help Samsung in reducing the size of the device, while offering a higher mobility at the same time. 

As shown in Figure, the UBP OLED reduces both the weight and thickness significantly, compared to LCDs and glass substrate AMOLEDs.  The UBP OLED features 0.5 mm OLED vs. 3.2 mm LCD thickness.  In terms of weight, the LCD is 3 X higher at 160g while conventional OLEDs are 2 X higher at 100g heavier than the UBP OLED.  UBP OLED is built using thin film encapsulation and a PI (polyimide) backplane whereas glass substrate OLED employees glass encapsulation and cover glass.

The only question that remains unanswered as of now, is the resolution on such displays, and we guess we have no other option than to wait for some more ‘credible leaks’ on the matter.

Some previous rumors have suggested that Samsung will introduce a new design with the Galaxy Note 3 and the phablet will come with a premium, metal casing, just like the iPhone and the HTC One.