Supply chain sources claim Apple has ordered 70 million Samsung OLED panels for the ‘iPhone 8’
According to supply chain sources, Apple has ordered 70 million Samsung OLED panels for this years 10th anniversary iPhone release, with the panel maker able to push production to deliver as many as 95 million panels if Apple requires the extra components.
Speaking with Nikkei, sources claimed that Apple has upped their original deal worth $4.3 billion for 60 million Samsung OLED panels by 10 million units, and with continued anticipation building for their next iPhone release, it’s possible Apple is ordering extra panels to speed up production and ease the supply constrains at launch.
The sources speaking with Nikkei also reported that the iPhone 8 will feature wireless charging and 3D facial recognition, in addition to replacing a physical home button with a virtual one. It’s said that Apple will also offer two LCD-based models sized at 4.7 and 5.5 inches that will also feature wireless charging and waterproofing however will keep a physical home button compared to a virtual one on the higher spec iPhone 8 handset.
“Apple has ordered 70 million units of OLED panels from Samsung this year, while Samsung is preparing to churn out as many as 95 million for Apple in 2017, in case demand exceeds expectations.” – Hsieh.