The Motorola rollable smartphone prototype, rumored to be called the Moto Rizr, was one of the exciting things Lenovo showcased for its MWC 2023 presentation.
Moto Rizr
The new concept gadget has a display with a diagonal size of 6.5 inches and a vertical expansion to a 5-inch diagonal with a 15:9 aspect ratio.
By pushing a button, you can switch from a mini-sized phone to a plus one, providing you access to a device that can be used with one hand and, when necessary, a larger screen for watching content.
Moreover, the company notes that the controls may be altered if this device is released as a mass-market product.
The screen is a pOLED display made by BOE, and it poses the same durability concerns as all rollable and foldable displays. A little portion of the display can be used for notifications or as a camera viewfinder because the panel wraps around the rear of the device.
The fact that the earpiece and selfie camera is really hidden below the panel so the display rolls down whenever you make or receive a call or wish to take a photo is another intriguing detail.
The rollable mechanism of the Moto Rizr widens the display by default in apps like YouTube to provide a more immersive experience and in the email app to provide a wider typing area. When you enlarge or reduce the display, icons, and wallpapers on the home screen also realign.
Even more so than with foldables, rollable smartphones’ durability is a major concern, yet the compact form factor and improved space utilization of rollable phones make them an appealing option.
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