Apple finalises iPhone 18 Pro OLED approvals as Samsung and LG dominate supply
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Updated · MacRumors · May 6
Apple finalises iPhone 18 Pro OLED approvals as Samsung and LG dominate supply
11 articles · Updated · MacRumors · May 6
The approvals are expected this month for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, with China's BOE reportedly shut out of the premium supply chain over quality and yield problems.
The shift is tied to Apple adopting LTPO+ displays, which are expected to improve power efficiency and potentially extend battery life through finer OLED light-emission control.
Earlier reports said Samsung under-screen infrared technology could move some Face ID components beneath the display and possibly shrink the Dynamic Island before Apple's expected September unveiling.
Will the iPhone 18 Pro's new display finally end daily charging anxiety for its users?
With BOE sidelined again, is Apple's premium display supply becoming a South Korean monopoly?
Are endless screen upgrades distracting from the real problem of stagnant battery technology?