Apple to sign in Samsung and LG in move to swap OLED for microLED

26 April 2023
The switch will begin in 2024; panels expected to saturate the market and become cheaper.

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So, the big question will be: what kind of panel will the already "famous" Apple iPhone Ultra bring in 2024?

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    • 26 Apr 2023

    these chaebol really knows how to land a deal.

    kinda upset Im yet to see a shin etsu or toray microled.

      Anonymous, 26 Apr 2023Ppl that deny how harmful fast charging is for battery life... moreI am pretty sure that this article is about displays and charging is completely unrelated.

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        • Anonymous
        • 8N3
        • 26 Apr 2023

        Anonymous, 26 Apr 2023You need to research before speaking so foolishlyPpl that deny how harmful fast charging is for battery lifespam just because chinese OEM says is not , tell ppl to research? 🤣🤣🤣

          Anonymous, 26 Apr 2023You need to research before speaking so foolishlyYeah I probably am wrong as I haven't done a lot of research on that

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            • 26 Apr 2023

            PowerUP, 26 Apr 2023Each pixel is individually backlit not self illuminating an... moreYou need to research before speaking so foolishly

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              • Anonymous
              • Ibx
              • 26 Apr 2023

              There is ZERO chance in the next 3 years to see commercially microLED screens.

                Anonymous, 26 Apr 2023Wrong, you're thinking of MiniLED. MicroLED is not ... moreEach pixel is individually backlit not self illuminating and in no way similar to OLED

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                  • Anonymous
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                  • 26 Apr 2023

                  IcyJay30, 26 Apr 2023Upon googling all i can see is praise for microled for bein... moreBecause a lot of people Google the wrong tech

                  This is actually a good thing though, a lot of people see OLED as "the best of the best" but fully ignore it's issue.

                  It's not that OLED is bad, every tech has it's pros and cons, OLED has perfect contrast, IPS has good colours and you can combine it with MicroLED for best HDR experience, and stuff like VA is something phones don't really see much, so I let that one alone.

                  And yes IPS can have backlight bleed, but that's a bigger issue the bigger the panel is, on the other side OLED can burn in.

                  Every tech has it's pros and cons, but the smartphone market went a littlebit too nuts with the "every phone must have a OLED" thing, because just being OLED doesn't make it good, just like every IPS panel not being the same.

                  Not to mention how many people I know that stick to their older phones because PWM in OLED panels, and yes even those with 1000hz+ flickering are not fast enough for some.

                  Going back to IPS with MicroLED is a good thing in it's own way.

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                    • 26 Apr 2023

                    IcyJay30, 26 Apr 2023Upon googling all i can see is praise for microled for bein... moreBecause those numbnuts are confusing Micro LED with Mini LED-backlit LCD...

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                      • Anonymous
                      • Tqc
                      • 26 Apr 2023

                      Anonymous, 26 Apr 2023MicroLED is backlit, means panels are thicker than oled (ol... moreWrong, you're thinking of MiniLED.

                      MicroLED is not backlit, as each pixel is independent from each other and self-illuminating. (Similar to OLED).

                      However, you're right on one thing: it IS expensive at the moment, but that will change, like all tech does as it matures and manufacturing processes become less complex and more efficient.

                        Don't think iPhones will switch to microLED in 2025 😂😂 wasn't 2025 the year non-Pro models will get 120Hz? I doubt that will be microLED based. 3030 at best for iPhones until then only watches & VR maybe

                          Upon googling all i can see is praise for microled for being more efficient, brighter, flexible, longevity compared to oled and only disadvantage is being the cost (which automatically adjust when economies of scale kick in)

                          But few comments here saying otherwise 👀

                            Anonymous, 26 Apr 2023MicroLED is backlit, means panels are thicker than oled (ol... moreMicroled IS NOT backlit... That's miniled

                            Microled is self emissive just like OLED!

                            Microled is also modular!

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                              • Anonymous
                              • 8N3
                              • 26 Apr 2023

                              thedeev1, 26 Apr 2023Also no in display fingerprint scanners right?Sided is way better

                                [deleted post]Well, the Ultrasonic FP readers are compatible with LCDs but no optical ones

                                  PowerUP, 26 Apr 2023The sunlight legibility is gonna be lower too compared to O... moreAlso no in display fingerprint scanners right?

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                                    • 26 Apr 2023

                                    PowerUP, 26 Apr 2023The sunlight legibility is gonna be lower too compared to O... moreUDC is dead.

                                    The other chinese do not have intentions to use. Basically is just zte nubia branded and samsung z fold left.

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                                      • Anonymous
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                                      • 26 Apr 2023

                                      All illiterates in the comments section are mistaking MicroLED for MiniLED

                                        Anonymous, 26 Apr 2023MicroLED is backlit, means panels are thicker than oled (ol... moreDont forget the longer response times. Tho might changewith samsungs new tech.