Taiwanese research firm DigiTimes has revealed that LG Innotek, Sharp and Shenzhen O-Film technology have received orders from Apple for camera modules for upcoming iPhone 12 models.
The report is also said to have revealed that Apple will utilise OLED screens for all the models and that the US company will take the wraps off the products in the second half of 2020. The 2020 iPhone lineup is said to comprise of a new 5.4-inch device, two 6.1-inch models, and one 6.7-inch handset.
LG is reportedly selected already to supply camera modules for the two high-end 6.1-inch and 6.7-inch models. Module shipments for the two models are expected to reach 35-40 million units in 2020. On the other hand, Sharp and China’s O-film are said to share the orders for the two lower-end 5.4-inch and 6.1-inch phones. Camera module shipments for the two models are expected to hit 50-55 million units this year.
Most of the orders will be supplied by Sharp Corporation, with the Japanese company expected to account for 60 to 70 per cent of those shipments. Shenzhen O-Film Technology will be responsible for the remaining 30-40 per cent. The report also disclosed that the production of the camera modules will commence in July.
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