Apple’s iPhone 20 May Be Out Of Reach For Millions, As Exclusive OLED Deal And DRAM Shortage Risk A Major Price Hike
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Key Points:
- The iPhone 20 will feature a novel quad-curved OLED display combined with Apple's Liquid Glass UI, creating a bezel-less visual effect, with Samsung as the exclusive display supplier.
- Samsung's exclusive OLED deal is expected to increase costs significantly, similar to the iPhone X era when Samsung charged $110-$120 per display, contributing to higher retail prices.
- Apple is facing a DRAM shortage, with 8GB LPDDR5X RAM modules costing around $180 each and comprising 45% of the total bill of materials, further driving up production expenses.
- These supply challenges may make the iPhone 20 Apple's most expensive smartphone to date, but Apple may leverage its innovative design and brand appeal to justify the premium pricing.
- Samsung remains Apple's preferred partner for high-quality, high-volume OLED production, while LG plays a secondary role in the supply chain.
