Apple is bringing touch integrated OLED (organic light emitting diode) displays on all iPhone models that will be launched next year. The news arrives after touch integrated OLED panels are rising in popularity within the global display industry, especially for smartphones.
According to a new report from ETNews, the Cupertino based giant has placed an order for touch integrated OLED displays for the 2021 iPhone series. In other words, the iPhones that will launch next year will feature the new touch integrated panels. For those unaware, a touch integrated OLED panel is a variant of the OLED display. While traditional OLEDs attach a touch sensor film on the panel, the integrated variant has this touch sensor built into the panel itself.
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Meaning, a separate layer is not required to be added. Thus, touch integrated displays are hence thinner than the conventional variants. This also gives OEMs and vendors more flexibility for their offerings whilst also being more cost effective as well. So far, Apple has been using the traditional displays that have touch film attached to them, although that might soon change with the launch of the upcoming iPhone 12 series later this year.
Sources revealed the different sizes as well, including a 5.4 inch, 6.1 inch, and 6.7 inch panels for the iPhone 12 lineup. The new touch integrated OLEDs are being supplied by Samsung Display. Notably, the pricing of these displays are expected to be competitive and the South Korean brand already roping in a major customer like Apple will only boost the technology’s popularity within the industry as well.
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