Overview

• The M5 chip will be built on TSMC’s advanced 3-nanometer process and is expected to deliver notable performance and efficiency improvements for the new iPad Pro.
• Samsung Display and LG Display began mass production of OLED panels in June 2025 under a shared-supply arrangement to diversify Apple’s supply chain.
• Apple is considering LG Innotek’s chip-on-film technology to integrate display driver circuits at the panel edges and achieve slimmer bezels.
• Market analysis indicates that the premium pricing of OLED-equipped iPad Pro models may continue to curb consumer demand.
• Apple plans to expand OLED displays across its tablet lineup, targeting the iPad mini in 2026 and the iPad Air in 2027.