New iPad Pro to Feature Best-in-Market OLED Display [Report]

Apple's new OLED display for iPad Pro will be 'by far' the best tablet panel on the market, according to a new report from Display Supply Chain Consultants.

The panel is said to feature LTPO, 120Hz refresh, a tandem stack, and glass thinning, resulting in an ultra-thin and light panel that offers high brightness, extended battery life, and a long lifespan.




DSCC says that production of the panels has been underway since earlier this year with LG outperforming Samsung Display due to some light leak challenges.

We have been tracking OLED iPad panel production and shipments as shown in the figure below. As shown, 12.9" volumes have been higher than 11.1" each month and more than 60% of the February to May total, even though the 11.1" model will have a lower price point and was expected to have higher volumes. Why is that? We hear it is due to SDC having light leakage challenges in the tandem stack contributing to lower yields. With LGD the exclusive 12.9" supplier and also contributing some 11.1" volumes, it is expected to account for 65% of the February to May volumes of the OLED iPads, a rare win for LGD vs. SDC in mobile OLEDs.

Apple is set to launch its new 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPads at a special 'Let Loose' event on May 7. We're also expecting to see new Apple Pencil and Magic Keyboard accessories debuted.

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