According to a report quoted by The Elec website, Samsung and LG are expected to produce most of the OLED screens for the iPhone 18 Pro, while BOE did not succeed in obtaining Apple’s approval to supply screens for its flagship phones this year.
The report indicated that one of the main reasons behind this decline is due to BOE’s limited capabilities in LTPO+ technology, in addition to its lag compared to Samsung and LG in terms of panel quality and production efficiency. This is a setback for the company, after it was an important partner in iPhone 17 Pro screens.
The report reveals that the most prominent feature that will distinguish the iPhone 18 Pro from the previous generation is the transition from the traditional LTPO to LTPO+. LTPO is the core technology behind the iPhone’s Always-on Display feature, because it allows the refresh rate to be adjusted dynamically.
As for the upgraded version, LTPO+, the mechanism of using oxide materials expands to include additional components within the screen transistors, which gives more precise control over the flow of current responsible for OLED lighting, and allows the screen to better adapt to the surrounding conditions and the nature of use, thus enhancing battery efficiency.
According to the report, the two main benefits expected from this upgrade are improved energy efficiency, which is reflected in battery life, and a more accurate response in adjusting the screen, especially in low-light environments. This may also help reduce any shimmer or graininess that may sometimes appear in low light.
The report did not clarify whether the iPhone Ultra would also receive this new technology or not.
