5G mobile networks are relatively new but the increased spread and bandwidth bring untapped potential. As per a report by Digitimes, 5G will surge the demand for display technologies across various sectors.
The fifth-generation mobile technology, commonly known as 5G is capable of offering high-speed internet to the masses when it is commercialized across the world. Faster internet enables innovative applications like cloud gaming, even better media streaming, virtual reality, augmented reality, and others. Further, these functions require better screens to enjoy the content and therefore display industry is expected to flourish more in the coming years.
The four display trends that will boom on account of 5G are AMOLED panels, high-refresh-rate panels, large-size integrated automotive panels, and high-resolution panels for AR / VR. Smartphone OEMs have already started using AMOLED screens on most of their devices and it is expected to grow more. Around 40% of total smartphone shipments in 2020 is expected to use AMOLED panels due to their increased availability. Apart from Samsung and Apple, we will see devices from Huawei, Xiaomi, Oppo, and Vivo to feature these panels in more numbers than before.
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Although high-refresh-rate displays have been around for a while, it was OnePlus that popularized its usage on smartphones. As mobile gaming is becoming the norm these days, the demand for such displays is more than ever. With 5G, we might see more games to support high-refresh-rate which in turn will lead OEMs to launch more devices (even budget ones) with such panels. In fact, we already have Realme 6 and Realme 6 Pro, a budget smartphone duo from the house of BBK with 90Hz refresh rate displays for the masses.
5G also enables various automotive applications that require large-size integrated display panels in the front instead of traditional dashboards. Also, VR and AR devices leverage 5G to offer a seamless experience. They too require high-resolution display panels to let users experience a more true to life environment. Hence, we can even expect the demand for innovative displays to surge higher as carriers launch 5G services across the world.
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