March 4, 2025, 9:44 am | Read time: 3 minutes
Lenovo continues to drive the development of flexible displays forward. Following the ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 Rollable, the manufacturer is now presenting the ThinkBook Flip at the MWC — a concept notebook with a retractable OLED display. With a screen diagonal of up to 18.1 inches and powerful AI, it could set new trends.
At the Mobile World Congress 2025 (MWC), Lenovo once again attracted attention with innovations in the field of flexible displays. The ThinkBook Flip combines a retractable OLED display with intelligent AI control. While the device is currently still in the concept phase, there are already exciting details about the planned specifications and possible applications. TECHBOOK and our colleagues from Computer Bild are reporting live from the trade fair and have already been able to take a look at the device.
Lenovo ThinkBook Flip — a Notebook That Grows with You
After a rollable display at MWC 2023 and a transparent laptop in 2024, Lenovo is showing a folding display mechanism this year. Unlike the ThinkPad X1 Fold, however, it does not use an attachable Bluetooth keyboard. Instead, a conventional laptop forms the basis.
In standard mode, the ThinkBook Flip offers a 13-inch display — compact enough for mobile use. But at the touch of a button, the flexible OLED panel unfolds to an impressive 18.1 inches. The extension can be used in different ways:
- As a fully-fledged monitor for larger work surfaces
- In share mode, where two users can view the screen from different angles
- In tablet mode by flipping the display 180 degrees
Lenovo has also integrated an innovative Smart ForcePad, which is not only illuminated but also offers a numeric keypad and media controls.
Powerful Hardware with AI Support
Although Lenovo has not yet published full specifications for the ThinkBook Flip, there are initial indications of its features:
- Processors: Intel Core Ultra series
- Memory: Up to 32 GB RAM
- Storage: High-capacity SSDs
- Connections: Thunderbolt 4 for fast data transfer
- Security: Fingerprint sensor for biometric authentication
Another highlight is the integration of artificial intelligence. This should not only ensure energy-efficient use but also optimize operation through smart adjustments.
Lenovo with Solar Power Bank and 3D Display at the MWC
A brief word about Lenovo’s innovations apart from the ThinkBook Flip: Among other things, there is talk of a solar-powered power bank at MWC 2025. A flexible folding technology will probably also be used to integrate a foldable photovoltaic panel. Further details on the performance of the power bank are not yet known.
Lenovo is also presenting another concept laptop. This comes with a 3D display and eye-tracking to adapt the 3D display to the user’s viewing angle. In addition to this concept, there is also a smart ring, although there are currently no details available. However, it would be the company’s first foray into an area in which big names such as Oura and Samsung are currently establishing themselves.
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Conclusion on the Lenovo ThinkBook Flip: Flexible Design Meets AI Power
The ThinkBook Flip shows where Lenovo is heading in the future: flexible, adaptive displays paired with artificial intelligence. Whether and when this concept will actually go on sale remains to be seen. However, Lenovo has proven once again that the future of notebooks is anything but static.