Foldable smartphone: how to protect the inner screen
What makes the inner screen of a foldable smartphone special, what to watch out for every day and what to know about screen protection.
Foldable smartphones have an inner screen that can bend. To make that work, the surface is built differently from a normal smartphone – often with very thin, flexible glass and a protective layer on top. It is more sensitive to pressure and sharp objects.
Take care every day
- Nothing between the halves: crumbs, sand or a coin can leave pressure marks when you close the phone.
- Don’t press with fingernails or sharp pens: only use pens the manufacturer explicitly approves.
- Clean gently: a soft, dry microfibre cloth; no harsh cleaners.
Protecting the inner screen
Many foldable smartphones come with a protective film on the inner screen from the factory. Check your manufacturer’s instructions on whether you may remove or replace it yourself – this is often advised against, and replacement is done by the service centre. Any additional or new protection should be made specifically for your model so that it does not lift when the phone folds.