Samsung Display has officially started producing micro-OLED displays for the Galaxy XR headset, which combines augmented and virtual reality technologies. According to the news of South Korea-based ETNews, the company has started mass production using OLEDoS (OLED on Silicon) technology, known as “OLED on Silicon”. Thus, Samsung became the second screen supplier after Sony for the Galaxy XR.
The Galaxy XR device uses two micro-OLED panels, each 1.3 inches in size and with a resolution of 3,552 x 3,840 pixels. These panels aim to provide a high-resolution and realistic XR experience by providing separate images for each eye. The first generation OLEDoS technology works by placing white OLED diodes on a silicon base and obtaining RGB colors through filters. This architecture is preferred in XR glasses by offering high pixel density in a compact size.
Samsung may also produce OLEDoS panels for Apple besides the Galaxy XR
Sony also supplies OLEDoS displays for the Apple Vision Pro headset. It was known that Apple was considering turning to Samsung’s OLEDoS panels for a more affordable Vision device. However, abandoning the development of this lower-cost model limited the progress of the collaboration. Despite everything, increasing supplier diversity in the sector can contribute to decreasing panel costs.
According to data from market research company Omdia, the unit price of a 0.49-inch OLEDoS panel in 2024 was $ 25. This price is expected to decrease to 20 dollars in 2025 and 17 dollars in 2026. However, the price of larger panels used in devices such as the Galaxy XR remains well above these levels. On the other hand, it is emphasized that the OLEDoS market still has a very small share compared to the overall OLED market. However, it is expected that this technology will become more widespread thanks to increasing competition and cost reduction.
It seems that OLEDoS technology is not limited to only major manufacturers such as Samsung and Apple. DJI’s FPV drone glasses, the Goggles 2 model, also use OLEDoS panels. However, the panels used in this device offer 1080p resolution and are not in the 4K class. It is reported that Meta also plans to use an OLEDoS panel in the next generation Quest headset, which is expected to be released in 2026. The current Quest 3 model has LCD screen technology.
It is known that Samsung Display has also developed new generation OLEDoS panels consisting of RGB (red, green, blue) diodes. In these panels, colored diodes are used directly instead of white diodes, eliminating the need for color filters. The company also showcased smaller-sized, 0.62-inch diameter OLEDoS prototypes with both white bases and RGB diodes.