Another Chinese manufacturer wants to make an OLED panel for the iPhone
Currently, Samsung and LG supply most of the old panels of various iPhone models, but it seems that Apple intends to supply these panels from more companies. To receive. According to The Elec news agency, the Chinese company CSOT has formed a team to evaluate its product line in order to cooperate with Apple. CSOT and Apple are apparently in the early stages of negotiations, and the company has launched a new product line to appeal to Apple executives.
CSOT didn't have much to say until a few years ago, but thanks to the increase Investment is becoming more and more important. According to published reports, the company will supply the old panels of a number of Samsung Galaxy M series phones in 2021. Although Samsung itself is the largest maker of old panels, some of its handsets use screens made by other companies to lower prices. The unannounced Galaxy A73 is also said to use CSOT's old panel. not comfortable. BOE is currently the largest display manufacturer in China, which, after several failures to cooperate with Apple, finally managed to supply part of the iPhone panels.
BOE has been supplying 6.1-inch iPhone 12 and 13 panels for the past two years. It is also said that Apple will use BOE panels for the iPhone 14. On the other hand, the company is working on making LTPO Old panels, and the company's executives hope to be able to supply part of the iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max panels as well.
Currently, CSOT It is only able to build old LTPS panels, which is a common type of technology. So given that Apple is currently working with the BOE to use these types of panels, CSOT is unlikely to win over Apple executives.
Bargaining is increasing for Apple. For this reason, the company is always looking to increase the number of suppliers of parts it needs, but in this regard, it also maintains its strict standards. Now, thanks to the use of BOE old panels, the company has been able to lower the purchase price of Samsung and LG panels.
Last year, a Chinese company called Visionox tried to supply some of the old iPhone panels, but failed. The company has recently allocated a lot of money to develop its panel product lines and will probably try to work with Apple again. Visionox is one of the most important manufacturers of foldable displays and Huawei is its most important customer. But due to US sanctions, Huawei clamshell handset production has dropped significantly, which is why the company is looking for new customers for its clamshell displays.
Finally, even if CSOT can convince Apple executives The company's panels will be used for the iPhone 15 series as soon as possible.
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Source: 9To5Mac
