FlexPai: The Future of Smartphones Unfolds

Revolutionizing Mobile Experience with Royole Corporation's Foldable Smartphone

Imagine a world where the convenience of a smartphone and the immersive experience of a tablet are combined into one device. This is the reality brought to life by Royole Corporation with their innovative FlexPai, a foldable smartphone that redefines the boundaries of design and technology.

FlexPai draws its inspiration from the ubiquitous presence of screens in our lives - from televisions and computers to tablets and cellphones. The idea of folding these screens into one device that offers the luxury of a large screen and the portability of a smartphone is a game-changer. The unique, self-developed flexible screen of FlexPai makes this device combination possible, promising to bring tremendous convenience to our lives.

What sets FlexPai apart from other smartphones is its ability to be easily folded and unfolded. This feature perfectly resolves the long-standing contradiction between large screen experience and portability. The device only needs a single set of cameras for both regular shooting and selfies. The Royole self-designed Water Operating System allows applications to adapt to different screen sizes in various states of folding and unfolding, embodying the inseparable concept of science and art.

The realization of FlexPai's design is made possible through the use of Royole's flexible screen and flexible hinge. The product measures 190 x 134 x 7.8 mm when unfolded, with a screen size of 7.8 inches. The operation and interaction of the device are similar to that of a standard smartphone or tablet, with the added feature of being able to fold the screen for different uses.

The development of FlexPai began in November 2017 and was completed in October 2018 in Shenzhen, China. The design team at Royole Corporation conducted extensive research to address the consumer's desire for a larger screen that is also portable. The team developed a cicada wing flexible screen to solve this problem, which opened up possibilities for multi-device integration. The flexible screen is the most advanced technology in the screen industry and is the most critical material for the product design.

Despite the challenges faced in combining the new technology of the Cicada Wing Fully Flexible Display and the precise structure of the hinge, FlexPai stands out in the market with no competitors. The device not only had to be produced but also had to withstand the testing requirements of conventional mobile phones. The result is a foldable smartphone that perfectly solves the long-term contradiction between big screen and portability.

FlexPai's innovative design has earned it the prestigious Golden A' Digital and Electronic Device Design Award in 2019. This award is granted to outstanding creations that reflect the designer's prodigy and wisdom, significantly impacting the world with their desirable characteristics. With its patented design and technology, FlexPai is indeed a marvel that advances art, science, design, and technology.


Project Details and Credits

Project Designers: Royole Corporation
Image Credits: Image #1: Creator Yuan Hao, 2019. Image #2: Creator Yuan Hao, 2019. Image #3: Creator Yuan Hao, 2019. Image #4: Creator Yuan Hao, 2019. Image #5: Creator Yuan Hao, 2019.
Project Team Members: Royole Corporation
Project Name: FlexPai
Project Client: Royole Corporation


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