The Chinese tech company Nubia is using a flexible OLED display not for a foldable phone, but for a wearable device. The Nubia Alpha combines "the best features of smartwatches and smartphones," the company says.
The screen on the Alpha wearable is only 4 inches wide, but it's much longer than those on any other smartwatch. The wearable has the capabilities of a full-fledged smartphone: It can make phone calls and send texts, connect to Bluetooth and WiFi, and even take pictures.
The Nubia Alpha will be available in two versions — Bluetooth and eSim (4G) models. The Bluetooth wearable will cost 449 euros (about $510), and is expected to be made available in April to a global market. The 4G model will roll out starting in China in April, and will be sold in Europe and North America later in 2019. The black eSim Alpha costs 549 euros (about $624), while the 18-karat gold-plated version goes for 649 euros (about $738).