Tecno's new concept may be the first truly bezel-less smartphone - Engadget

Tecno, a Chinese smartphone maker known for experimental concept devices, is preparing to show a new handset design at IFA 2026 that it says eliminates the display bezel entirely. The company describes the prototype as having a zero-millimeter border, positioning it as a step beyond current flagship phones from companies such as Apple, Samsung, Xiaomi and Honor, which already use very thin edges and high screen-to-body ratios. Tecno says the design depends on changes to the internal display layout, including revised component stacking and screen packaging methods intended to remove the remaining space normally needed for circuitry and clearance.

The article notes that the device remains a concept and has not yet been seen publicly, so Tecno’s claims have not been independently assessed. The author expresses interest in how the phone would work in practical use, especially whether a borderless screen could create problems with accidental touches while holding the device. Tecno frames the display approach as part of a future design identity for its phones, potentially helping it stand out in a smaller and more competitive smartphone market. The article also points out that Tecno has limited availability in Western Europe and the United States, leaving open the question of whether the company will expand more broadly alongside other Chinese smartphone brands.

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