TECNO is turning heads again with another bold concept. At next month’s IFA show in Berlin, the company will show off what it calls the first smartphone with a completely borderless display.
Most high-end phones today have very thin edges, but they still have some visible frame. Apple and Samsung models usually sit at around 90 percent screen-to-body ratio. Xiaomi and Honor have pushed that to 95 percent by hiding cameras and trimming down the sides. Tecno says its new design goes all the way to 100 percent.
The company says it achieved this by reworking the internal layout and using new methods to seal the screen. These changes remove the last bit of space needed for wiring and safety margins. TECNO measures the border at 0 microns, which is effectively zero.
For now, this is only a prototype. We will not see a working version until IFA 2026. TECNO believes the design will make watching videos and playing games feel more immersive because there are no black bars around the edges.
One question that comes to mind is how the phone handles accidental touches when you hold it. The company did mention improved touch sensitivity in its announcement, so they seem aware of the challenge.
TECNO is thinking big, as it wants this look to become its signature style for future devices. With fewer competitors in the smartphone space these days, the company sees a chance to stand out.