Apple to Adopt OLED Displays for All iPhone Models by 2025
This shift marks the end of Apple's reliance on Japanese LCD suppliers, impacting Japan Display and Sharp.
Overview
- Apple will transition all iPhone models, including the budget SE, to OLED displays starting in 2025.
- Japanese suppliers Japan Display and Sharp, which dominated iPhone LCD production, will be excluded from future orders.
- South Korean and Chinese companies, including Samsung, LG, and BOE, will supply OLED panels for the new iPhone lineup.
- The move comes ahead of Apple's annual iPhone launch event and in response to competitive pressures from rivals like Huawei.
- The OLED transition is expected to enhance display quality with better colors and contrast, aligning with trends in the smartphone and TV markets.