Khaberni - Samsung Display is preparing to manufacture its most advanced screens for Apple, in a new step that reflects the depth of the technical partnership between the giants, starting with the anticipated iPhone 18 Pro phones, according to a recent report.
According to the Korean site "ETNews," Samsung will provide Apple with LTPO+ OLED screens for both the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, in addition to the foldable phone that Apple is working on in complete secrecy.
LTPO+ screen.. higher efficiency and less energy consumption
The LTPO+ technology is a notable development in the world of screens, as it relies on the use of advanced oxides in the control unit, significantly enhancing energy consumption efficiency while maintaining a variable refresh rate ranging from 1 to 120 Hz.
Reports indicate that these screens will also support the integration of an infrared camera beneath the screen, which paves the way for radical changes in iPhone design in the coming years.
Reducing the "Dynamic Island" is a closer step
These pieces of information reinforce previous rumors about Apple's intention to reduce the size of the Dynamic Island in upcoming "Pro" phones.
Apple currently relies on the Dynamic Island to house three components of the Face ID system: the infrared camera, the laser dot projector, and the lighting unit.
If Apple succeeds in moving these sensors beneath the screen using LTPO+ technology, it could partially eliminate visible openings, giving the phone a cleaner and more streamlined design.
Nearly wrinkle-free foldable iPhone
The report also confirmed that "Samsung Display" has succeeded in developing a foldable screen almost free from wrinkles, likely intended for Apple's foldable phone if launched during 2026, which could be a turning point in the foldable phone market.
Diversifying supply chains
Despite Apple's ongoing efforts to diversify its suppliers, including cooperation with the Chinese company BOE, both "Samsung Display" and "LG Display" continue to lead the OLED screen market in terms of quality and mass production capability, keeping "BOE" currently out of supplying screens to iPhone Pro models.
"Samsung" leads Apple then follows
Interestingly, although Samsung has used LTPO technology in its Galaxy S and Galaxy Z phones, it has not yet adopted the LTPO+ version in its own devices. This reiterates a recurring irony, as Apple obtains Samsung's latest screen technologies before they appear in Galaxy phones.
Observers believe that introducing LTPO+ to iPhones could indirectly put pressure on "Samsung" to adopt the same technology in its future devices, especially with increasing focus on improving battery life rather than settling for marketing numbers.
Smart move
Although improving screen efficiency might not seem a drastic change at first glance, its direct impact on battery life and daily usage experience makes it one of the most important updates, especially if Apple succeeds in combining high smoothness with low energy consumption.
As markets anticipate the launch of iPhone 18 in the next two years, the battle of screens will remain one of the most prominent arenas of hidden competition between tech giants.
