According to a report by Japan’s Nikkei newspaper, Apple is set to switch all iPhone models sold from 2025 onwards to organic light-emitting diode (OLED) displays, completely moving away from liquid crystal displays (LCDs). The article cites unnamed sources for this information.
Apple to Use OLED Displays for All iPhone Models from 2025, Phasing Out LCDs
Television and smartphone manufacturers are increasingly adopting OLED displays over LCDs due to their superior ability to produce more vivid colors and sharper contrast, which makes them ideal for high-definition video content .
According to Nikkei, Apple plans to exclude Japan’s Sharp Corp and Japan Display from its handset business, signaling a significant shift in its supply chain strategy.
According to Nikkei, Apple has started ordering OLED displays for its upcoming iPhone SE model from BOE Technology of China and LG Display of South Korea. This move marks a shift from previous LCD displays to OLED technology.
According to a recent report, Sharp and Japan Display previously held a combined 70% share of iPhone displays about a decade ago. However, in recent years, they have only supplied LCDs for the iPhone SE and do not mass-produce OLED displays for smartphones.
Apple introduced OLED panels with the iPhone X in 2017 and has continued using them in its premium iPhone models ever since.
In May, the company introduced OLED screens to its latest generation iPad Pro models, enhancing display quality with deeper blacks and more vibrant colors, offering a significant upgrade in visual performance for users.
Sharp, Japan Display, and LG Display did not respond to Reuters’ inquiries, while Apple also did not provide immediate comments when contacted .