Internet rumors that domestic panel supplier BOE will supply OLED screens to Apple iPhone have been around for a long time. Just last week, there were rumors in the industry that BOE's OLED screens had passed Apple certification.
The domestic panel supplier BOE (BOE) has long been rumored to supply OLED screens to Apple’s iPhone. Just last week, there were rumors in the industry that BOE’s OLED screens have been certified by Apple and started supplying them to Apple in December. OLED screen required for iPhone 12 series. However, BOE did not respond positively to this rumor.
On the 28th, the supply chain gave further confirmation that BOE had officially passed Apple's certification this month and had officially completed the first batch of supplies to Apple before last Sunday. The first batch of supply models mainly include iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro.
According to news from Luotu Technology, the first batch of panels supplied by JD.com to Apple is 6.1 inches and the number is 10,000 pieces. These screens will be used in the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro models with the largest shipments. The panels are mainly shipped from the Chengdu B7 and Mianyang B11 factories, and the second batch of shipments is likely to be completed this week.
As we all know, Apple has always been very strict in controlling the supply chain. BOE’s successful entry into Apple’s supply chain this time is also a demonstration of its own strength. It means that BOE’s products have top-notch quality and are of great significance to the entire Chinese manufacturing industry. Symbolic. At the same time, because of the huge shipments of Apple iPhone in the global market, BOE can also obtain more benefits from this.
In addition, it was previously reported that Apple is expected to ship 160 to 180 million OLED iPhones in 2021, and BOE will supply 10 million units to it, accounting for 5.5% of the market. In this regard, Luotu Technology analyst Robin believes that JD.com will supply Apple with panels of its main sales model. It is expected that the supply in 2021 will not be limited to the 10 million or 20 million pieces handed down in the industry, but based on BOE's supply capacity is based on production and sales.