Tomasz Wadowski
Samsung Display has officially confirmed that by early 2026, mass production of the first ultra-thin OLED displays, called “UT One”, will begin. Their thickness is just 0.6 mm – roughly the same as a few sheets of paper. This is a breakthrough not only aesthetically but also technologically, which could redefine the look and performance of laptops, tablets, and smartwatches.
UT OLED: 30% thinner, 30% lighter, 30% less power
The new screens will not only be exceptionally slim, but thanks to the use of Oxide TFT back layers, they will allow for noticeable energy savings. Samsung emphasizes that energy consumption reduction is up to 30%, mainly due to the ability of the panels to operate with a refresh rate starting from 1 Hz – when the device is in standby mode – up to 120 Hz, when full performance is required.
From Prototype to Real Production
The technology was first showcased at CES 2025, where we could see prototypes in watches, laptops, and tablets. During this year's Computex 2025 in Taipei, Samsung highlighted its progress: construction is underway for a special 8.6G production line in Asan (South Korea), dedicated to new OLED panels. The investment amounted to 3.1 billion dollars.
Before this technology finds its way into living rooms, it’s worth refreshing your screen. Maybe not UT, but a solid 4K OLED or Mini-LED will do the trick. Check out our ranking of Samsung televisions if you want to be ready for the future – or just to enhance your viewing experience right now.
When will we see it on store shelves?
Samsung is no longer beating around the bush – UT OLEDs are set to enter mass production in early 2026, and the first devices with these ultra-thin screens will hit the market later that same year. And we’re not talking about some tablet “from Korea that no one will buy anyway”, but a full-blown attack from all sides – Samsung Display is supplying panels to giants like Apple, Asus, Acer, Dell, Lenovo, Sony, and of course Samsung. Get ready, because this technology is unlikely to go unnoticed.
And when will the TVs with UT OLED arrive?
For now, it’s quiet on the TV front, but hey – 30% less power and a screen thinner than a piece of paper? This is just begging to be used in the new generation of TVs. Right now, Samsung is targeting laptops, smartwatches, and tablets, where every gram and every minute of battery life matters. But if UT OLED truly delivers such quality and savings, TVs with this technology are only a matter of time.
Source: HDTVtest
