apple, OLED screen It is expanding its use to more iPad and Mac models, following the iPhone, Apple Watch and iPad Pro. Latest information 2026 for iPad mini and MacBook Pro, 2027 for iPad Air points out. However, on the MacBook Air and iMac side, the 2028 or 2029 calendar stands out. Apple has not yet shared an official OLED transition schedule for these models.
Apple took the first step towards iPad with OLED screen in 2024 with the 11-inch and 13-inch M4 iPad Pro models. Current M5 iPad Pro also Ultra Retina XDR It continues to use screen and double-layer OLED technology. Screen 2,000,000:1 contrast, 1000 nits full screen and 1600 nits maximum HDR brightness offers. In addition, ProMotion technology adapts the refresh rate between 10 Hz and 120 Hz.
OLED panels produce light directly from each pixel without the need for a separate backlight. Thus, the screen offers true blacks, high contrast, wide color range and thinner panel design. Apple combines two OLED panels in iPad Pro Tandem OLED technology It brings high brightness to the big screen. In addition, OLED can also reduce energy consumption depending on the content used.
Among the next models ipad mini ranks first. According to ETNews, Samsung Display is making production preparations for the OLED panels of the model, which is expected to be released in the second half of 2026. In contrast, Apple has a dual-layer panel on the iPad mini instead of the dual-layer panel on the iPad Pro. single layer OLED and LTPS is expected to prefer. It is planned that Samsung Display will assume the role of the main panel supplier in the first phase.
Apple expands OLED display to iPad and Mac family
iPadAir The calendar shows the first half of 2027. Samsung Display is expected to start producing OLED panels in late 2026 or January 2027. There is also single-layer OLED, LTPS back panel and hybrid glass information for 11-inch and 13-inch models. Resources 60 Hz refresh rate He states that it will be preserved and ProMotion support will remain specific to iPad Pro.
On the other hand, BOE also plans to increase its target in 2027. OLED iPad Air Trying to get a share of their orders. While Apple’s quality evaluation on BOE panels is expected to be completed in late 2026, Samsung Display stands out in the first production. Apple is getting OLED panels from Samsung Display and LG Display for the iPad Pro today. If BOE meets the necessary quality conditions, it may receive orders as the third manufacturer for the iPad Air.
OLED MacBook Pro Sources show the period between the end of 2026 and the beginning of 2027. Samsung Display plans to start production of MacBook Pro panels in the 8.6 generation OLED line in the summer of 2026. On the other hand, production efficiency and cost schedule directly affect larger laptop panels. 2028 or 2029 for MacBook Air and iMacthe LCD screen option stands out for the entry-level iPad and MacBook Neo.
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