This year's three iPhone XIs will share Samsung and LG screens
The release date of Apple phones is always reserved until the last moment. History repeats itself year after year and the month of September is usually the one chosen to present them in society, and thus promote sales for Christmas.
So far, Samsung was the exclusive supplier of OLED displays for Apple phones, but those of Cupertino, not very friendly to depend on a single provider, seem to be closing agreements with LG and BOE.
According to MacRumors, the Korean company LG will likely support OLED display production this year and the list of suppliers will probably be expanded with the Chinese manufacturer BOE, already entered in 2020.
BOE is a promising leading Chinese manufacturer of all kinds of LCD displays. It is currently developing next-generation OLED panels, including the flexible panels for the new folding smartphones that have appeared throughout this year.
Have come out News in this regard stating that LG and BOE will start as additional providers to support Samsung in the supply of OLED screens, already this year, and consolidating production for 2020. Apple aims to diversify its supply chain in all the parts that make up your devices. The usual thing is to ensure at least two suppliers per component. An essential strategy that reduces supply risks, and gives you strength in the face of possible negotiations with these suppliers. Cook has always liked to take the upper hand.
Apple is expected to launch three new iPhones this year, two models with high-end 5.8-inch and 6.5-inch OLED screens, and a more basic model with a 6.1-inch LCD screen.
By 2020, everything indicates that the entire range of iPhones will be with OLED screens, with sizes of 5.4, 6.1 and 6.7 inches.