Tomasz Wadowski
Samsung Display officially confirmed that by early 2026, mass production of the first ultra-thin OLED displays, named “UT One”, will begin. Their thickness is just 0.6 mm – about the same as a few sheets of paper. This is a breakthrough not only in aesthetics but also in technology, 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 enable noticeable energy savings. Samsung emphasizes that energy consumption reduction can reach 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 needed.
From Prototype to Real Production
The technology was first showcased at the CES 2025, where we could see prototypes in watches, laptops, and tablets. During this year's Computex 2025 in Taipei, Samsung boasted about its progress: the construction of a special 8.6G production line in Asan (South Korea), dedicated to new OLED panels, is underway. The investment has amounted to 3.1 billion dollars.
However, before this technology makes its way into 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 prepared for the future – or just to enhance your viewing experience right now.
When will it hit store shelves?
Samsung’s not beating around the bush anymore – mass production of UT OLEDs is set for early 2026, with the first devices featuring these ultra-thin displays landing later that same year. And we’re not talking about some random tablet “from Korea that no one’s gonna buy” – this is going to be a full-on tech invasion. Samsung Display supplies panels to Apple, Asus, Acer, Dell, Lenovo, Sony, and of course, Samsung itself. So yeah, expect this to make waves across the board.
What about UT OLED TVs?
So far? Radio silence on the TV front. But come on – 30% less power, paper-thin screens? It’s practically begging to be part of the next-gen television lineup. Right now, Samsung’s focused on laptops, tablets, and smartwatches – where every gram and every bit of battery life counts. But if UT OLED lives up to the hype, TVs with this tech are just a matter of time.
Source: HDTVtest
