According to a new report, Apple is planning to use OLED Screens From China’s BOE Instead of LG for the upcoming iPhone SE 4. This will be the first budget model to feature an OLED display and is expected to launch in 2024.
The 6.1-inch OLED display that Apple is planning to put in the iPhone SE 4 will reportedly be made from LTPS (low-temperature polycrystalline silicon) panels, which are more affordable than LTPO (low-temperature polycrystalline oxide) displays used on the higher-end Pro models. It costs around $40 to produce these screens, which is less than half the price that Apple paid for LTPO displays on the iPhone 14 Pro Max.
Screen size
The new Apple iPhone SE 4 is expected to debut in 2024, and according to a report, the phone will use OLED screens from China’s BOE instead of LG. That’s a big change for the company, which currently relies on Samsung and LG to supply displays for its entire iPhone line-up.
But it could actually be a smart move for Cupertino. The new model will apparently use OLED inventory that was originally intended for the 2021 iPhone 13 or 2022 iPhone 14.
This means that Apple will essentially be reusing component stock from previous models, which can help it optimize its resources and keep prices low. As such, the SE 4’s OLED screen will reportedly cost less than $40 per unit.
Resolution
A new Apple iPhone SE 4 will feature an OLED screen from China’s BOE instead of LG’s. That’s a big change from the current budget phone’s LCD screens, which are supplied by both Samsung and LG.
According to a report from Korean site The Elec, the iPhone SE 4 will sport an OLED screen with 60 Hz refresh rate and 625 nits peak brightness. That’s an impressive upgrade over the 4.7-inch LTPS OLED display in the iPhone SE 3.
The new SE model will also be equipped with Apple’s own 5G modem, instead of using the standard modem from longtime supplier Qualcomm. It’s expected to debut next year and will be the first iPhone SE model to use an OLED screen.
The upcoming iPhone SE 4 will be the first Apple smartphone to utilize OLED technology, but it’ll come at a price. According to a recent supply chain report, the company is expecting to procure about 20 million OLED screens for the device.
Refresh rate
The new Apple iPhone SE 4 is a great entry-level smartphone that offers the A15 Bionic processor, enhanced battery life and more. At $429, it’s a tempting proposition for those looking to get into the Apple ecosystem.
But a glaring omission on the smartphone’s 6.1-inch display is the lack of a fast-refreshing screen. If Apple is serious about attracting more budget-conscious buyers, it should consider a faster refresh rate on this model.
This will allow users to see more on their screen in less time, compared to the slower refresh rates found on other phones in this price range.
According to a new report, the new Apple iPhone SE 4 will use OLED screens from China’s BOE instead of LG. The Chinese company has been a major supplier to Apple for years, but it’s been having problems with its displays.
Contrast ratio
The new Apple iPhone SE 4 will use OLED screens from China’s BOE instead of LG, according to Bloomberg. This could make the budget device more competitive against OnePlus and Samsung.
The OLED displays in the new iPhone will have a contrast ratio of 1,000,000 to 1. This is significantly better than what you get with a modern LCD, and is on par with the XS display’s high contrast ratio.
Color accuracy is also impressive. With a Delta E of 1.24, the iPhone SE renders primary and secondary colors with a high degree of accuracy.
The display supports HDR content, as well as sRGB coverage of 95%. It’s also capable of automatically correcting white balance with a six-channel ambient light sensor, which is separate from Apple’s proprietary Night Shift filter.