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Samsung Display Strongly Hints that We'll See a Foldable iPhone Next Year – Here’s What to Expect
Samsung plans mass production of foldable OLED panels by Q3 2026 to support Apple’s first foldable iPhone, with initial orders estimated between 9 million and 15 million units.
- Next year, Samsung Display said it will prepare to manufacture foldable OLED displays for a North American client widely assumed to be Apple.
- Apple's cautious approach explains the careful timing around foldables, as industry analysts say technical hurdles like crease reduction and durability delay Apple’s foldable ambitions despite Samsung Display’s production milestones.
- At a Seoul event, Samsung Display president Chung Yi said `We are making thorough preparations` for supply, with production starting at the Asan plant's 8.6-generation IT OLED line by third quarter of 2026.
- Reports say Apple could order 9-15 million 7.8-inch foldable AMOLED panels from Samsung, positioning the foldable iPhone as a premium $2,000 model.
- The $3.1 billion investment positions Samsung as a linchpin for foldable-panel supply, with larger OLED substrates improving yield and Samsung urging the South Korean government to extend tax incentives expiring in 2026.
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Samsung's president has all but confirmed a 2026 iPhone Fold release
The president of Samsung Display says the company is gearing up to produce a foldable OLED display for a North American client, sparking speculation that it could be Apple.What the iPhone Fold could look like - Image Credit: AppleInsiderLee Cheong, the president of Samsung Display, has announced that the company is ramping up preparations to produce OLED foldable smartphones. He also told reporters that the displays would be supplied to a "North…
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