LG Display pitches tandem OLED for 2028 iPhones

LG Display is urging Apple to adopt tandem OLED screen technology for future iPhones and has pitched the change for models expected in 2028, according to industry reports. Tandem OLED stacks two light emitting layers to boost brightness, extend panel life and improve power efficiency, but Apple has not yet decided whether to move forward.

Who and what: The proposal comes from LG Display, which has been a primary supplier of tandem OLED panels for Apple's 2024 iPad Pro models. Industry sources say LG holds a leading position in tandem OLED development, citing 348 U.S. patent applications in the field, and captured roughly 65 percent of panel shipments for the iPad Pro, with Samsung supplying most of the remainder.

When and where: LG is reportedly targeting iPhones planned for release in 2028, a time frame that would align the technology with what some have called the iPhone 20 generation. Apple’s procurement and engineering teams have not publicly confirmed a timeline.

How the technology works: Tandem OLED layers are stacked so that pixels produce more light without needing to drive each layer harder. That can yield higher peak brightness and better sustained HDR performance while...