Tomasz Wadowski
Samsung Display has officially confirmed that by the beginning of 2026, mass production of the first ultra-thin OLED displays will commence, which have been named “UT One”. Their thickness is merely 0.6 mm – approximately the same as a few sheets of paper. This is a breakthrough not only in aesthetics but also technologically, which could redefine the appearance 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 enable noticeable energy savings. Samsung emphasises that energy consumption reduction is as much as 30%, primarily due to the ability of the panels to operate with a refresh rate ranging from 1 Hz – when the device is in standby – up to 120 Hz, when full performance is required.
From Prototype to Real Production
The technology was first showcased at the CES 2025 trade fair, where we could see prototypes in watches, laptops, and tablets. During this year's Computex 2025 in Taipei, Samsung boasted about the progress: a special 8.6G production line is being built in Asan (South Korea), dedicated to new OLED panels. The investment has amounted to 3.1 billion dollars.
Before this technology becomes commonplace in living rooms, it's worth refreshing your screen. Maybe not UT, but a decent 4K OLED or Mini-LED will do the job. Check out our ranking of Samsung televisions if you want to be ready for the future – or just to improve your viewing experiences right now.
When will we see it on shop shelves?
Samsung is no longer beating around the bush – UT OLEDs are set to go into mass production at the beginning of 2026, and the first devices with these ultra-thin screens will hit the market later that same year. And we’re not talking about a single tablet "from Korea that no one will buy anyway", but a full-on assault from every angle – 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 what about TVs with UT OLED?
So far, it’s quiet on the TV front, but hey – 30% less power and a screen thinner than a sheet of paper? This practically begs to be used in the new generation of televisions. Right now, Samsung is targeting laptops, smartwatches, and tablets, where every gram and every minute of battery life counts. But if UT OLED actually delivers that kind of quality and efficiency, TVs with this technology are only a matter of time.
Source: HDTVtest
