When it comes to the shortlist of suppliers that provide Apple with screens for this year’s iPhone 14 series, Samsung has reportedly just found itself as the best choice through its display arm.
According to a report by a South Korean newspaper publication ETNevs (opens in new tab)“Industry insiders” claim that Apple has officially addressed Samsung Display with an order for approximately 80 million screens, which will be delivered in the third quarter (July-September) this year; in front of iPhone 14The release is expected this September.
The details of the order confirm the reports that this year is the type of device will not host for iPhone 14 Minand (as introduced in the previous two generations of iPhones), with just two screen sizes designed to serve four discrete models.
Based on a line of devices previously proposed by a renowned leak Ming-Chi KuoThe iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro will use a 6.1-inch panel, while just under half of the total order is dedicated to serving the larger iPhone 14 Mac and premium iPhone 14 Pro Macboth of which will have a 6.7-inch screen as Apple wants to create it best iPhone ever in 2022.
Samsung Displays will use two different production methods for the OLED screens that make up this line: LTPS-TFT and LTPO-TFT, with the latter offering greater energy efficiency than the former, which is thought to target two Pro models in the family. iPhone 14.
The standard iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Mac are likely to use more modest LTPS-TFT technology, which offers lower screen refresh rates and slightly lower display quality.
Analysis: competition screening
While 80 million units for one vendor would mark a huge victory for Samsung Display, it is not a great sign for Apple fans who are hoping for more affordable iPhones this year.
The more manufacturers are able to meet Apple’s requirements and quality standards, the more competition there is, which means lower component prices and, in turn, savings that – theoretically – can be passed on to consumers.
In the past, a colleague from the South Korean company LG Display has often supported Samsung in supplying Apple screens for its iPhones. However, they were recently joined by a Chinese supplier, BOE Technologies.
BOE manufactures screens for Apple from iPhone 12although it is still in the air whether the California-based company will order from BOE for the iPhone 14 or not.
Apple has only recently resumed production of the iPhone 13 display with BOE, after it was found that the Chinese company had reduced its production processes (as reported by 9to5Mac (opens in new tab)) to reduce costs, without notifying the iPhone manufacturer.
Although BOE is re-establishing its position as a supplier of parts for the iPhone 13, it does not guarantee any participation in the production of the iPhone 14, according to GSMArena (opens in new tab)This week, Apple is re-evaluating their validity as a potential supplier, which could lead to greater competition for the overall order of Samsung Display and, again, the potential for a more affordable iPhone.
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