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Apple’s 2026 OLED lineup will reportedly rely entirely on Samsung and LG
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Key Points:
- Samsung Display and LG Display have started mass production of OLED panels for Apple's 2026 product lineup, supplying all models launching in the second half of 2026.
- Samsung will be the exclusive supplier for OLED panels in the iPad mini, foldable iPhone, and MacBook Pro, while LG Display will exclusively supply OLED panels for the Apple Watch Series 12.
- Both companies will jointly supply 90 million OLED panels for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, with Apple relying solely on these two South Korean firms after excluding BOE due to past quality issues.
- Apple's dependence on Samsung and LG makes South Korea's OLED industry highly reliant on Apple, which accounts for significant portions of both companies' revenues.
- The iPhone 18 Pro models are expected to feature LTPO+ OLED technology for better power efficiency and display responsiveness, and Samsung is preparing to mass-produce OLED panels for MacBook Pro models later this year.
