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Exclusive ✨ As per my source, the Realme 15 series is launching next month, i.e., in July 2025.
Realme 15 Pro & 15 5G First Teaser released
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Report: Apple is in the final stages of negotiating OLED panel volumes for the iPhone 17 series, excluding China's BOE from the supply chain
Apple is currently negotiating panel volumes with Samsung Display and LG Display for its 'iPhone 17' series OLED panels, set to launch this fall. Given that the outcome of these negotiations will determine their second-half performance, intense strategic maneuvering is underway.
Samsung Expected to Ship 70 Million Units, LG in the Low 40 Millions
The iPhone 17 series will be released in four models: regular, Air, Pro, and Pro Max. Samsung Display is expected to supply panels for all four models, while LG Display will supply panels for the regular, Air, and Pro Max models.
The larger screen version of the regular model, previously released as 'Plus,' has been rebranded as 'Air,' emphasizing slimness. From a technological standpoint, LTPO (Low-Temperature Polycrystalline Oxide) technology will be applied even to the regular and Air lineups. This is why BOE, which has not yet secured LTPO technology to Apple's satisfaction, is excluded even from the regular model supply candidates this year. OLEDs with LTPO technology can adjust their refresh rate (how many times the display flickers per second) depending on the situation, enabling low-power operation.
Apple has been conducting panel qualification (mass production approval) with Samsung and LG Display for the past one to two months, and module qualification is reportedly in its final stages. Once volume negotiations are complete, mass production will begin in earnest.
The display industry estimates that Samsung Display will supply 70 million units and LG Display up to 43 million units of OLEDs for the iPhone 17 series by year-end. This is similar to the panel allocation for last year's 'iPhone 16' series. This year, even the regular model has been upgraded with LTPO technology, and unlike previous years, Apple cannot leverage BOE for price reductions, which is expected to be favorable in terms of revenue.
Noise in Air Model Module Qualification
However, some deficiencies were reportedly observed in the recently conducted module qualification for the Air model, drawing attention to its potential impact on future volume allocation. The Air is a newly produced model this year, and it is presumed that its OLED module thickness has been made thinner than other models to reduce overall device thickness.
Smartphone OLEDs typically have a structure where the panel is folded inward at the device's edges. For the Air model's OLED, cracks were reportedly observed in the MCL (Micro coating layer) at the folded edges. MCL is a material applied between the CoF (Chip on Film) and the encapsulation layer to prevent foreign matter from penetrating the panel.
MCL is a material that has been used in previous model productions. As the Air is a new lineup this year, some specifications may have changed in terms of material properties. Consequently, Apple reportedly conducted module qualification again specifically for the Air model.
The Air is a model where Samsung and LG Display are competing, so how this issue is resolved could change the volume allocation between the two companies. A display industry expert stated, "Apple is using the MCL crack issue as an excuse to demand a price reduction. They are pushing for lower prices by citing the possibility of increased quality costs in the future, and depending on the negotiation outcome, the volume allocation between Samsung and LG Display could change."
Apple is currently negotiating panel volumes with Samsung Display and LG Display for its 'iPhone 17' series OLED panels, set to launch this fall. Given that the outcome of these negotiations will determine their second-half performance, intense strategic maneuvering is underway.
Samsung Expected to Ship 70 Million Units, LG in the Low 40 Millions
The iPhone 17 series will be released in four models: regular, Air, Pro, and Pro Max. Samsung Display is expected to supply panels for all four models, while LG Display will supply panels for the regular, Air, and Pro Max models.
The larger screen version of the regular model, previously released as 'Plus,' has been rebranded as 'Air,' emphasizing slimness. From a technological standpoint, LTPO (Low-Temperature Polycrystalline Oxide) technology will be applied even to the regular and Air lineups. This is why BOE, which has not yet secured LTPO technology to Apple's satisfaction, is excluded even from the regular model supply candidates this year. OLEDs with LTPO technology can adjust their refresh rate (how many times the display flickers per second) depending on the situation, enabling low-power operation.
Apple has been conducting panel qualification (mass production approval) with Samsung and LG Display for the past one to two months, and module qualification is reportedly in its final stages. Once volume negotiations are complete, mass production will begin in earnest.
The display industry estimates that Samsung Display will supply 70 million units and LG Display up to 43 million units of OLEDs for the iPhone 17 series by year-end. This is similar to the panel allocation for last year's 'iPhone 16' series. This year, even the regular model has been upgraded with LTPO technology, and unlike previous years, Apple cannot leverage BOE for price reductions, which is expected to be favorable in terms of revenue.
Noise in Air Model Module Qualification
However, some deficiencies were reportedly observed in the recently conducted module qualification for the Air model, drawing attention to its potential impact on future volume allocation. The Air is a newly produced model this year, and it is presumed that its OLED module thickness has been made thinner than other models to reduce overall device thickness.
Smartphone OLEDs typically have a structure where the panel is folded inward at the device's edges. For the Air model's OLED, cracks were reportedly observed in the MCL (Micro coating layer) at the folded edges. MCL is a material applied between the CoF (Chip on Film) and the encapsulation layer to prevent foreign matter from penetrating the panel.
MCL is a material that has been used in previous model productions. As the Air is a new lineup this year, some specifications may have changed in terms of material properties. Consequently, Apple reportedly conducted module qualification again specifically for the Air model.
The Air is a model where Samsung and LG Display are competing, so how this issue is resolved could change the volume allocation between the two companies. A display industry expert stated, "Apple is using the MCL crack issue as an excuse to demand a price reduction. They are pushing for lower prices by citing the possibility of increased quality costs in the future, and depending on the negotiation outcome, the volume allocation between Samsung and LG Display could change."
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Expected to enter mass production in late 4Q25 or early 1Q26, with an approximately 13-inch display and powered by the A18 Pro processor. Potential casing colors include silver, blue, pink, and yellow
Expected to enter mass production in late 4Q25 or early 1Q26, with an approximately 13-inch display and powered by the A18 Pro processor. Potential casing colors include silver, blue, pink, and yellow
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Galaxy S25: One UI 8 beta 3 update released in Korea Build version: S938NKSU4ZYFA/ S938NOKR4ZYFA/S938NKSU4BYFA
Galaxy S25: One UI 8 beta 3 also update released in Germany and UK
Build version: S938BXXU4ZYFA/S938BOXM4ZYFA/S938BXXU4BYFA
Build version: S938BXXU4ZYFA/S938BOXM4ZYFA/S938BXXU4BYFA