Apple is reportedly planning to transition to OLED panels for iPhones by 2025, eliminating its reliance on LCD suppliers Sharp and Japan Display.
According to Japan’s Nikkei newspaper, California-based tech giant Apple plans to entirely migrate its iPhone lineup to organic light-emitting diode (OLED) displays by 2025, marking a substantial shift from its reliance on liquid crystal displays (LCDs).
According to a story in the Nikkei newspaper that cites anonymous insiders, Apple’s total transition to OLED screens will have significant repercussions for present suppliers. Notably, Japanese businesses Sharp Corp and Japan Display, which have been significant suppliers of LCD panels for Apple iPhones, are expected to be pulled out of the company’s mobile supply chain. According to the report, these companies will no longer be involved in the production of displays for Apple iPhones since they do not manufacture OLED panels for smartphones on a large scale.
According to reports, this decision marks a significant shift from a decade ago, when Sharp and Japan Display controlled a combined 70% dominance of the iPhone display market. In recent years, their contributions have been limited to producing LCD screens for the iPhone SE, as Apple has gradually incorporated OLED technology into its premium models, beginning with the iPhone X in 2017.
Apple’s use of OLED technology has expanded beyond iPhones, with the company introducing OLED screens in its latest iPad Pro models, which debuted in May of this year. This growth into new product lines indicates a more widespread commitment to OLED screens across its devices.
This strategic decision demonstrates the growing industry preference for OLED technology, which is known for producing richer colors and stronger contrasts, making it suitable for high-definition video content.
