Samsung Display has started preparing to produce organic light-emitting diodes (OLED) displays for foldable iPhones, according to The Elec.
One of the company’s plants — in A3 factory in Asan, Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea — e will reportedly have the capacity to produce displays for around twice as many devices as Apple actually expects to sell, the article adds.
On July 2, DigiTimes (a subscription is required to read the article) reported that Apple has “quietly “entered the early stages of developing its rumored foldable iPhone, with supply chain sources confirming that the company began its initial prototype phase in June, reports .
If all goes well, the “iPhone Fold” will launch next year, the article adds.
As for the “iPhone Fold,” it will offer two key advantages over other foldable smartphones, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman said in a Power On newsletter.
One: the “iPhone Fold” will have a “nearly invisible” crease when unfolded for an uninterrupted viewing experience. Two: much higher-quality hinge” compared to some other foldable smartphones.
As for other rumors about the iPhone Fold, it will feature two screens with different resolutions, according to Digital Chat Station He/she says the inner display will be approximately 7.76 inches with a resolution of will use a 2,713 x 1,920 resolution and feature “under-screen camera technology.” The outer display will purportedly be 5.49 inches with 2,088 x 1,422 resolution and will have a punch-hole camera.
On a final note, there are conflicting rumors about whether or not the iPhone Fold will have Face ID.
