On November 27, according to etnews reports, Samsung Display and LG Display will become the only suppliers of OLED screens for the new iPhone in 2020.

Insiders revealed that Apple is expected to launch three new sizes of OLED panels in the new 5.4-inch, 6.1-inch and 6.7-inch iPhone models to be released in the fall of 2020. However, the overall iPhone model is likely to exceed four because Apple also plans to release a model that supports 5G networks.

Samsung Display will be the sole supplier of OLED screens for 5.4-inch and 6.7-inch iPhones, while 6.1-inch OLED screens will be provided by Samsung Display and LG Display.

It is understood that the OLED screen provided by Samsung Display encapsulates the touch sensor inside the panel (Y-OCTA technology). In the past, to implement the touch function, a touch film was pasted on the panel. Since Y-OCTA technology does not require a separate film, it can Make the mobile phone screen thinner, and the production cost is lower.

Apple has noticed the advantages of Y-OCTA technology. Since Samsung Display is the only supplier capable of mass producing such panels, it will let Samsung Display supply 5.4-inch and 6.7-inch versions of the iPhone next year. In the past, Apple has insisted on using thin-film touch panels.

In addition, previous news pointed out that BOE has participated in the development of the new iPhone and will be one of the panel suppliers for the 6.1-inch iPhone. However, etnews pointed out that due to the slow progress of development and production, BOE is likely to be excluded next year.

It is worth mentioning that Samsung Display was the sole supplier of Apple's OLED screens. With the rise of LG Display's strength and the consideration of Apple's suppliers, LG Display began to share Apple orders with Samsung Display. It is reported that LG Display can also produce OLED screens with built-in touch panels, but the quality and production efficiency cannot temporarily compete with Samsung Display.