Apple is said to be planning to release a fourth-generation iPhone SE (iPhone SE 4) early next year, which will feature an OLED display for the first time. This means Apple is bringing OLED technology to all iPhone models .
According to Nikkei Asia, the move away from displays will exclude two Japanese manufacturers from the iPhone supply chain: Japan Display (JDI) and Sharp.
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In 2017, Apple first introduced OLED displays with the iPhone X. Since then, OLED displays have replaced LCD displays in the company's high-end models.
This change has had a significant impact on LCD suppliers. For example, in 2015, JDI and Sharp supplied about 200 million LCD panels annually to Apple. By 2023, that number had dropped to about 20 million.
Now, Apple is said to have begun placing orders for OLED displays for the upcoming iPhone SE 4 from China’s BOE Technology Group and South Korea’s LG Display . By incorporating an OLED display into this model, Apple will have completed its transition to OLED across all iPhone models. This not only shows Apple’s commitment to innovation , but also highlights the growing importance and prevalence of OLED technology in the smartphone. industry
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OLED displays are revolutionizing the way we interact with our smartphones. Their better contrast, energy efficiency, thinner design, and faster response times make them a popular choice for smartphone.
iPhone 4
The fourth-generation iPhone SE is rumored to feature a design similar to the iPhone 14, Face ID, USB-C port, Action button, 5G 's Apple , and A18 processor. The display is expected to be larger (6.06 inches) than the previous model, and the internal RAM is likely to be 8 GB.
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Apple's suppliers are expected to start ramping up mass production of the device in October. The device could launch in January 2025, although all three existing iPhone SE models were announced in March. So a March 2025 launch is also possible.
Source: www.macrumors.com
