LG Display is one of the major manufacturers when it comes to LCD and OLED displays. But in recent times the company has fallen way behind Samsung in terms of OLED displays for smartphones. Apparently, there is no chance that LG Display will make any progress in the development of OLED panels for phones any time soon. The company is reportedly turning to Chinese display maker BOE for OLEDs for its phones. Already, Huawei has shifted to BOE for OLED supplies and now LG.
The move is said to be part of the cost reduction strategy introduced by the new mobile department head which may see the production of LG’s handsets moved to Vietnam, where Samsung is as well. The orders to LG Display for OLED panels have been getting progressively smaller, as the company seeks to keep the inventory low. BOE, just like other Chinese OLED makers can produce OLED panels in larger quantities and at a cheaper cost. This may account for LG’s decision to shift to BOE.
This seems to put to rest expectations of flexible OLED panels from LG for the time being. The company was expected to start production of flexible panels this year. That isn’t likely to happen. However, when it comes to large OLEDs for smart TVs, LG is still king. The company recently showcased a Signature OLED TV R with a roll-up display at CES 2019.
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