Apple to Switch to OLED Displays for iPhones in 2025

TOKYO (Reuters) – Apple will exclusively use organic light-emitting diode (OLED) displays for all iPhone models sold in 2025 and later, marking a complete transition from liquid crystal displays (LCDs). This information was reported by Japan’s Nikkei newspaper, citing unnamed sources.

Benefits of OLED Displays

Television and smartphone manufacturers are favoring OLED displays over LCDs due to their capability to deliver more vibrant colors and sharper contrast, making them ideal for high-definition videos.

Impact on Suppliers

The shift means Japan’s Sharp Corp and Japan Display will be excluded from Apple’s handset business, according to Nikkei. Apple has begun ordering OLED displays for the forthcoming iPhone SE model from China’s BOE Technology and South Korea’s LG Display.

Historical Context

Sharp and Japan Display previously held a combined 70% share of iPhone displays about ten years ago but have recently only provided LCDs for the iPhone SE. Currently, they do not mass-produce OLED displays for smartphones.

Apple initially adopted OLED technology with the launch of the iPhone X in 2017, and has since incorporated OLED screens in its premium iPhone models. This technology has also made its way to the latest iPad Pro models launched in May.

Both Sharp and Japan Display, as well as LG Display, declined to comment on the matter when approached by Reuters. Apple did not immediately respond to a request for comment.