Samsung usually sticks to its own display division for Galaxy smartphones, especially when it comes to OLED panels. But that may not be the case with the upcoming Galaxy A57.
A report from The Elec claims that TCL-owned China Star Optoelectronics Technology (CSOT) and Samsung Display may jointly supply rigid OLED panels for the Galaxy A57. While the panel choice itself isn’t surprising—all previous Galaxy A series phones have reportedly used rigid OLED displays—it suggests another generation of Galaxy A mid-range model will feature a thicker chin compared to the side and top bezels. This is due to the limited physical space required for the display’s connector ribbons and control unit.
The report also mentions that the same OLED panel could be used in the Galaxy S26 FE, which is expected to arrive sometime in 2026. What makes this interesting is the wider market context. Several Chinese brands now use flexible OLED displays even in sub-$250 phones, allowing for thinner and more uniform bezels. Samsung, meanwhile, continues to rely on rigid OLEDs in models priced much higher. The Galaxy S25 FE, for example, still features a noticeable chin.
There have been signs that Samsung’s mobile division is unhappy with this gap. It has reportedly pushed Samsung Display to bring flexible OLED pricing closer to rigid panels. If that happens, future models like the Galaxy A58 or Galaxy S27 FE, expected around 2027, could finally switch to slimmer displays.
For now, sourcing panels from CSOT appears to be a cost-driven decision. With component prices rising, Samsung seems more open to adjusting its supply chain—even if it means breaking from its usual approach.
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