Trending Now - Lg's Rollable Phone Teardown Reveals Challenges for Future Models

WHO:

Ars Technica - LG, a technology company, was involved in the development of the rollable smartphone.

Android Authority - YouTuber Zack Nelson of JerryRigEverything conducted the teardown of the LG Rollable phone.

WHAT:

Android Authority - Zack Nelson fully disassembled LG’s unreleased Rollable phone in a teardown video.

Android Authority - The rollable phone features a motorized expanding display that can stretch from 5.5 inches to almost 7.5 inches.

Android Authority - LG's internal rating indicated that the mechanism was designed for around 200,000 extensions.

Android Authority - The phone includes a 4,500mAh battery, a 64MP main camera with optical image stabilization, a 12MP ultrawide sensor, a rear fingerprint sensor, and USB-C connectivity.

WHERE:

Android Authority - The teardown video was published on YouTube.

WHEN:

Ars Technica - LG almost released the rollable smartphone in 2021.

Android Authority - The teardown video was released in 2026.

WHY:

Android Authority - LG shut down its mobile division, which led to the cancellation of the rollable phone.

HOW:

Android Authority - The rollable phone uses a motorized mechanism to expand the display, which rolls out like a high-tech scroll.

Android Authority - The phone's design includes a "zipper-like" support structure and dust-blocking bristles to protect the rolled section of the screen.

Android Authority - Twin geared motors and three spring-loaded arms assist in the smooth and even extension of the panel.

(UPDATED April 6, 2026 19:19 UTC)

LG's innovative rollable smartphone, which features a motorized display that expands from 5.5 inches to nearly 7.5 inches, was recently fully disassembled by YouTuber Zack Nelson in a teardown video published on YouTube. This unreleased device, which was almost launched in 2021 before LG shut down its mobile division, boasts impressive specifications including a 4,500mAh battery and a 64MP main camera with optical image stabilization. The phone's unique design incorporates a "zipper-like" support structure and advanced mechanisms to ensure a smooth and durable extension of the display, rated for around 200,000 uses.