Apple sources iPhone OLED panels from LG to reduce dependence on Samsung

Apple is reportedly considering sourcing OLED display panels from LG for some of its 2018 iPhones to reduce its dependence on Samsung. According to Bloomberg , LG Display initially plans to supply 2 million to 4 million units to Apple, which is a relatively small number in the grand scheme of things, but is expected to negotiate a price with Samsung, which sells only 2 million units. It is expected that Apple will have some influence on the market. Supplier of Apple’s iPhone X display panels.

It’s worth noting that Apple has already invested a whopping $2.7 billion in LG Display, and one of the conditions for that investment is said to be a production line dedicated to iPhone panels. The Cupertino giant is said to be using OLED panels in only two of its three iPhone models this year, but it is reported that all three of its smartphone models will feature OLED displays in 2019. are.

LG will supply some OLED panels for this year’s iPhones, but Samsung is still expected to keep most of its orders from the Cupertino giant. This is mainly because LG Display is unlikely to be able to increase its production capacity. Time to meet demand.

However, the Apple and LG partnership has been in the works for a very long time, given that sources within the supply chain have previously suggested that the Korean company will become one of the main suppliers of iPhone display panels this year. Looks like it’s here. year.

Latest reports suggest that LG will supply the panels for the premium model, which the media is calling the “iPhone It was claimed to use an MLCD+ display. Three iPhone models to be released this year. This is the same panel that LG uses in the G7 ThinQ, and is said to help the Cupertino giant reduce the cost of launching an “affordable” iPhone this year.