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4w ago

Apple Poised to Bring OLED to iPad Air in Early 2027 as Samsung Readies Panels

Apple is choosing a lower‑cost OLED to avoid the price shock that slowed iPad Pro sales.

In my upgrade, the substantially bigger screen has made a bigger difference than the faster chip -- so far.
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iPad Air with OLED now expected to have an early 2027 launch

Overview

  • An ET News report on Wednesday said Samsung Display will start mass production of OLED panels for iPad Air by late 2026 or January 2027, pointing to a March or May 2027 release.
  • The Air is expected to use a single‑stack LTPS OLED rather than the Pro’s two‑stack LTPO version, which likely means lower brightness and no 120 Hz ProMotion.
  • Samsung is positioned as the primary supplier, a shift that would deepen its role in Apple’s display chain as the Air sells in higher volumes than the Pro.
  • Industry sources say Apple chose the lower‑spec panel to keep costs down after higher iPad Pro prices linked to OLED hurt demand.
  • If the Air and the mini both switch to OLED, the entry iPad would be the last Apple tablet with an LCD, so most buyers would see deeper blacks and higher contrast without paying Pro prices.