hello. This is Technologytodaynow. The fourth generation of the iPhone SE, which is expected to be released in 2025, is expected to be equipped with the A17 Pro or A18 chip and support Apple Intelligence, among other features, and is expected to keep the price increase to a minimum.
The reason price increases can be suppressed is because Apple will use its own modem instead of the Qualcomm modem that was purchased at a high price. It is also known that the display is supplied at a low price, but it seems that the industry’s number one company has stepped forward, perhaps because stable supply was not possible. Below, we will look at the latest information related to the display of the iPhone SE 4th generation.
iPhone SE 4th Generation Display Update
Samsung Display’s involvement
According to a report from The Korea Daily, Samsung Display will supply OLEDs for the fourth-generation iPhone SE, which is likely the result of Apple working with Samsung to ensure a steady supply of high-quality displays for its mid-range smartphones.
Changes from the initial plan
Initially, BOE and LG Display were expected to be the OLED suppliers for the iPhone SE 4th generation, but Samsung Display took part in the supply additionally, perhaps because it was difficult to secure quantities with BOE and LG Display alone. It was initially reported that Samsung Display was excluded due to its high panel price, but it appears that the final arrangement was made so that the three companies would supply supplies together.
iPhone SE 4th Generation Display Expected to Change
In particular, the iPhone SE 4th generation display is the first in the iPhone SE series to feature an OLED panel, which is expected to provide users with an enhanced visual experience. OLED panels provide deeper colors and higher contrast than conventional LCD panels, and by using OLED panels, the clarity and color expression of the screen will be greatly enhanced for a more vivid screen experience.
Apple still relies on Samsung Display
Apple is trying to increase its dependence on BOE and LG displays to diversify its suppliers, but it seems that Samsung displays are also involved in supplying 4th generation OLEDs for the iPhone SE, perhaps because it is difficult to meet the volume. We don’t know how much Samsung displays are responsible for in the SE 4, but even in the iPhone 16 series, BOE and LG displays are only doing a small portion of the Plus model and are not major suppliers.
It is known that Samsung Display will supply all models of the iPhone 17 as well as mid-range smartphones, and Apple’s move, which is still adopting display technology from rival Samsung Electronics, seems to be really interesting news.