iPhone 18 Series to Feature Samsung OLED Displays, Including Foldable Panel
Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – Leaked specifications suggest the upcoming iPhone 18 series will utilize OLED screen panels supplied by Samsung Display, particularly for its high-end models.
According to reports from ET News and Sam Mobile, Samsung Display will provide Low-Temperature Polycrystalline Silicon Oxide Plus (LTPO+) OLED panels for the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and the highly anticipated iPhone Fold. Samsung Display will be the exclusive supplier of foldable OLED panels for Apple’s first foldable phone, promising a creaseless design.
Key Advantages of samsung’s LTPO+ OLED Panels:
* Power Efficiency: Oxide technology within the drive unit increases power efficiency.
* Variable Refresh Rate: Supports a dynamic refresh rate ranging from 1-120Hz, further optimizing power consumption.
* under-Panel Technology: Enables the placement of an infrared camera and potentially the Face ID sensor under the display, potentially eliminating the need for the Dynamic island.
* Proven Technology: Samsung already utilizes LTPO+ OLED panels in its Galaxy S and Z series phones.
while Apple has attempted to diversify its display supply chain, including collaborations with BOE, LG Display and Samsung Display currently lead the industry in OLED technology, quality, and mass production capabilities.This has led to BOE being excluded as a supplier for Apple’s premium iPhone models.
Release Timeline:
Apple is expected to launch the iPhone 18 series in two phases:
* fall 2026: iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and iPhone Fold.
* Spring 2027: iPhone 18, iPhone 18e, and iPhone Air 2.
This staggered release represents a potential shift from Apple’s conventional September launch schedule.
Source: https://www.cnbcindonesia.com/tech/2026012310050017/iphone-18-akan-pakai-oled-samsung-termasuk-model-lipat & https://www.sammobile.com/news/iphone-18-samsung-display-oled-panels/