For comparison, Samsung’s OLED panels can achieve 90 percent of BT 2020 and LG’s panels can only achieve 70 percent. Though not confirmed to be ready for mass production, BOE’s new OLED technology could finally entice Apple to switch suppliers. But that’s not to say Apple hasn’t tried before.
These new OLED panels must look insanely good. | Image credit — BOE
Then BOE was given a second chance to supply displays for the iPhone 15 but had difficulty making cutouts for the camera and sensors. Thus Apple had to cancel those orders as well, having to rely on Samsung once more.
In addition to all this, Samsung sought an import ban on BOE, claiming that BOE had infringed on Samsung’s intellectual property. All of these factors combined have thus far not let BOE become a part of Apple’s supply chain.
But, let’s be honest, there’s a reason Apple keeps letting BOE try. If the Chinese tech giant can start reliably supplying Apple with excellent displays at a lower cost you bet Apple will switch over. And these new OLED panels seem to be BOE’s most promising opportunity yet.
