As OLED displays become the next big thing for phones, Samsung is going all in to be the number one supplier.
As OLED displays become the next big thing for smartphones, Samsung is going all in to be the tech’s number one supplier.
The company behind the Samsung Galaxy S8 is considering opening a massive factory devoted to producing OLED screens, according to ETNews .
Though the final investment plans won’t be confirmed until after a board of directors meeting next month, the proposed plant would become the largest OLED facility in the world, cementing Samsung as the leading supplier of the high-end displays.
As other companies like LG are reportedly investing heavily into OLED panels, a race is shaping up to see who emerges as the top source. Coincidentally, this is all happening as reports point to Apple requiring ample OLED screens for its next iPhones, namely the iPhone 8.
Samsung has long been rumored as the front runner to be Apple’s OLED supplier, and it would appear as if Samsung’s production plant expansion is a sign the company anticipates needing to fill some major orders in the coming years.
And it’s not just the iPhone 8; Apple has already reportedly inked a deal with Samsung to supply OLED for all versions of the 2018 iPhone. Apple is expected to continue using OLED into 2019.
While we’re connecting the dots between Samsung’s new factory and the iPhone 8, we hope this news means more handsets will gain easier access to super-sharp OLED technology. We especially look forward to sating our curiosity about Apple’s next smartphone when official word comes in September.
