With it being several years since Apple last updated the iPhone SE, speculation suggests that a revamped model is on the horizon, boasting significant enhancements, including a transition to an OLED display. If accurate, this would also suggest that Apple may abandon its current partnerships with Japanese display manufacturers, shifting its focus towards the production of LCD panels instead.
As Apple aims to complete its shift away from LCD displays on iPhones, a new report suggests that the tech giant is on track to make this transition by 2024.
According to sources, corroborating earlier whispers, the forthcoming iPhone SE is poised to feature an OLED display, a development akin to that of its predecessor. While initially considered a budget-friendly entry point for Apple users, this model surprisingly features an LCD display instead of OLED.
Apple’s iPhone SE features LCD panels supplied by Japanese companies Japan Display Inc. (JDI) and Sharp. Corporations previously accounted for up to 70% of the availability of iPhone sales. Despite this transition, Apple shifted its supply chain focus to South Korean and Chinese companies with expertise in OLED technology.
According to credible sources familiar with the situation, Apple has allegedly placed orders for OLED panels from both BOE and LG in anticipation of its next-generation iPhone SE. This characterizes not only the tip of LCD screens on iPhones but also marks a pivotal moment in the partnership between Apple and its Japanese display suppliers.
According to industry reports, Samsung Electronics of South Korea dominates the iPhone OLED display market with approximately 50%, followed by LG Display at around 30%, and BOE holding a 20% stake. According to a recent report, neither JDI nor Sharp manufacture OLED displays for smartphones, and their provision of LCDs for iPhones is expected to conclude with the discontinuation of older SE models.
OLED panels boast a unique property where each pixel produces its individual light, resulting in more vibrant colors and superior contrast compared to LCDs.
Apple first incorporated OLED displays into the iPhone lineup with the launch of the iPhone X in 2017, but this technology was initially exclusive to premium models until it expanded to other iPhones in 2019. In 2020, Apple’s entire iPhone 12 series featured high-quality OLED displays across all models. iPads are transitioning from LCD to OLED displays, starting with this year’s models.
Apple’s latest iteration of its beloved iPhone SE has left tech enthusiasts buzzing with excitement? The 4.7-inch device boasts a powerful A15 Bionic chip, capable of delivering lightning-fast performance and seamless multitasking capabilities.
Counsel that the device’s appearance is likely to bear a striking resemblance to Apple’s iPhone 14 in terms of its overall design aesthetic. The device boasts a 6.1-inch screen featuring a notch at the top and employs advanced facial recognition technology through Face ID. The new iPhone SE is expected to run on an A18 chip, identical to that of the iPhone 16, enabling seamless integration with Apple’s Intelligent features.
Despite the imminent release of the iPhone 16 next week, the highly anticipated iPhone SE 4 is not expected until the first half of 2025. The current price of the iPhone SE is $429.
