The iPhone Ultra, aka the Foldable from Apple, has been much-awaited by everyone. Previously, we’ve seen major leaks around the device, which have revealed the design details, along with a hint at the internals. But this time around, a new report has been released, which has given many important updates regarding the display. Reportedly, Samsung, one of the prominent makers in the display space, has kicked off mass production of the OLED panels for both the internal and outer screen, which are going to be used on the foldable iPhone Ultra. There’s a lot more to uncover, so let’s get right into it.
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Samsung Display, part of Samsung Electronics, known for its work on OLED and QD-OLED panels, has officially begun mass production of OLED panels for Apple’s foldable iPhone. More technical details reveal that the panels have been built around Samsung’s latest M16 emissive materials, which promise higher brightness, longer lifespan, and the industry’s most advanced crease reduction tech. It’ll be interesting to see how the iPhone Ultra stacks up against the current foldable crease champ, the OPPO Find N6.
For those surprised as to why Samsung is making the screen for Apple’s Foldable, well, Apple has been Samsung Display’s biggest customer for a long time. Most of their devices use screens made by Samsung Display, and given their long-running partnership, it makes sense that they would go with the same maker for their foldable as well. While Galaxy remains important for Samsung Electronics, its share of Samsung Display’s overall business is smaller than most people would assume.
Coming back to Apple’s foldable iPhone, it is expected that the device will launch around the time the iPhone 18 and 18 Pro lineups are showcased. In terms of specs, it is expected to come with a 5.5-inch front cover display paired with a roughly 7.8-inch inner screen, ideally built using Samsung’s latest technologies. The device is expected to come with the new A20 Pro chip, built on a 2nm process. It could be paired with Apple’s upcoming C2 modem. The battery is also expected to receive a big bump, coming in at around 5,500 to 5,800 mAh.
In terms of optics, leaks suggest a dual rear setup, likely a wide and ultrawide; there will likely be no telephoto lens on the device. Along with that, it could come with an under-display selfie camera on the inner screen and a punch-hole camera on the front. A surprising change is that the device is expected to come with Touch ID, rather than Face ID.
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