After years of rumors, leaks and prototypes that seemed never to arrive, the folding iPhone is closer to becoming a reality. And not only that, but we already know who will manufacture the most important piece of the device: its screen. We tell you in this article everything you need to know.
Apple has decided to bet on Samsung Display to supply OLED screens folding of his first folding iPhone, leaving out, at least for now, the rest of the usual partners who worked by Tim Cook's boys.
Folding iPhone: Samsung screen
The decision marks an important change in the usual Apple strategy, which usually works with several suppliers for the same piece with the aim of reducing costs, increasing competition and ensuring supply. In this case, however, the company has chosen to centralize all the production of folding screens in a single supplier, and this decision could have to do with Samsung has been the manufacturer that has advanced the most when manufacturing and minimize the dreaded wrinkle In the fold area.
Samsung's experience with his own folding devices, such as the Galaxy Z Fold and Flip family, has been key for Apple to trust the production of such a delicate and important component. After all, the screen is the heart of a folding mobile, and any error in this point can compromise the user experience completely. The iPhone Fold, according to leaks, will have a Internal OLED panel about 7.8 inches and an external 5.5 -inch secondary screen. Mass production would begin at the end of 2025 or early 2026, which would fit with a possible official presentation during that year.
Apple breaks ties with other suppliers
The most striking thing is that Apple has worked with LG Display for almost a decade in this project. Already in 2016 there was talk of collaborations between both companies to develop flexible OLED panelsand in 2017 the existence of a joint team was even mentioned focused exclusively on the folding iPhone. However, for now Samsung has won the battle.
As usual in Apple, the first generation of this folding terminal will serve the land, see how people respond in order to check the market interest and adjust the strategy and budgets on future devices. If the bet goes well, it would not be uncommon to see a second generation with screens made by Several suppliersas is the case with the current iPhone. On the other hand, we want to remind you that Apple is focusing the focus on which the fold is almost non -existent.
With this play, Apple takes a firm step towards a new category of product that could redefine the future of the company. Folding screens has not yet conquered the general public, but if someone has the power to change that, it is Apple. And now that he has chosen his technological partner for the most important component of the iPhone Fold, the countdown has begun.
