By Apple is expected to complete its transition to OLED technology across all iPhone models by early 2025, as reported by Nikkei Asia. The tech giant intends to incorporate OLED displays in the upcoming fourth-generation iPhone SE, signaling the end of LCD screens in its smartphone lineup.
This shift is anticipated to have major repercussions for Apple’s supply chain, especially impacting Japanese LCD manufacturers. Japan Display (JDI) and Sharp, long-time suppliers of LCD panels for iPhones, are expected to be phased out of Apple’s smartphone business, according to Nikkei Asia.
Apple’s Gradual Shift to OLED: Final Phase with iPhone SE
- The transition to OLED technology began with the iPhone X in 2017. Since then, Apple has steadily replaced LCD screens in its premium models. The iPhone SE, known for its budget-friendly appeal, has been the last model to feature LCD technology.
- According to Nikkei Asia, Apple has already initiated orders for OLED displays for the next iPhone SE from BOE Technology Group in China and LG Display in South Korea. Mass production is anticipated to start in October 2024, with the device likely to launch in early 2025.
