Apple might adopt a new screen technology called tandem OLED panels, used in the M4 iPad Pro, for its future iPhones. LG Display, a company specializing in this tech, claims to have developed low-temperature polycrystalline oxide (LTPO)-based tandem organic light-emitting diode (OLED) panel for laptops. However, LG is not targeting Apple’s MacBooks but rather the 2028 iPhone series.
Tandem OLED panels improve image quality, save battery life, and increase lifespan by employing two OLED layers. This technology offers higher brightness without increasing energy use or drawing less power compared to other displays. It also protects against burn-in effects, extending the product’s lifespan.
Apple has been a pioneer in this technology with last year’s M4 iPad Pro. While not the first company to adopt tandem OLED panels, Apple is likely to benefit from improved display experience and battery life. Other rumors suggest that 2028 iPhones will feature ultra-thin profiles, novel form factors, including foldables. If accurate, the iPhone series might see a significant transformation by then.
Apple has reportedly been exploring a two-year development plan to adapt tandem OLED panel structure for iPhone use, implying a potential release in 2028. While the exact models and release schedules are unclear, it is likely that future iPhones will adopt this technology to enhance energy efficiency and screen brightness.
Source: https://www.bgr.com/1951763/2028-iphones-tandem-oled-screens-like-m4-ipad-pro