Apple's much-anticipated foldable iPhone, rumored to be named the iPhone Ultra, is set to launch in September. Reports from April indicated that Apple had chosen Samsung Display as the exclusive provider of foldable OLED panels for this innovative device.
According to a recent update from the same source, Samsung Display has secured approval to commence production of OLED panels after achieving a manufacturing yield exceeding 80%.
Alleged iPhone Ultra render (Credit - FrontPageTech)The report further indicates that Samsung Display's manufacturing facility in Vietnam has begun operations. Apple has reportedly requested an initial batch of 3 million OLED panels for this year.
While earlier reports suggested that Apple would utilize Samsung Display's M14 display stack, the latest information points to a preference for the more advanced M16 luminescent material.
The M16 stack is believed to offer enhanced brightness, improved color reproduction, superior power efficiency, and an extended lifespan. Additionally, the OLED panels are expected to feature Color Filter on Encapsulation (CoE) technology.
