Samsung's 'Foldable Valley' could launch in January

If you like the idea of having a phone with a large screen, but need it to fit in a pocket or small handbag, help may be at hand.

Samsung is expected to release a phone that folds in two like a book - or the Nintendo DS - and it could go on sale as early as January.

Dubbed 'Foldable Valley', the device is expected to take advantage of bendy plastic screens being developed by Samsung's display division.

The South Korean tech giant has previously said it will launch foldable devices in 2016 and trusted rumour blog Sammobile reported that anonymous sources claim the device is currently being tested in China.

The source, who claims to have in-depth knowledge of the device, said it is being developed under the codename Project Valley. 

And they added that two versions of the phone are being tested - one with a Snapdragon 620 processor and another with a Snapdragon 820.

Elsewhere, the device is rumoured to have 3GB of RAM, a microSD card slot and a non-removable battery.

Samsung told MailOnline it doesn't comment on rumour or speculation.  

Samsung has been teasing bendable screens for years and at CES in 2013 revealed a flexible Oled screen called Youm.

Source - dailymail