BOE Screen Allegedly Enters iPhone 16 Pro Supply Chain, but iTools Shows Samsung as Supplier?

BOE Screen Allegedly Enters iPhone 16 Pro Supply Chain, but iTools Shows Samsung as Supplier?Recently, Weibo blogger "Schrdinger's British Shorthair Meow" posted a message claiming to have found a screen with a 461nm peak and a pixel arrangement currently only found in BOE screens. Based on this, he concluded that BOE's domestic screens have entered the initial production sequence for iPhone panel supply

BOE Screen Allegedly Enters iPhone 16 Pro Supply Chain, but iTools Shows Samsung as Supplier?

Recently, Weibo blogger "Schrdinger's British Shorthair Meow" posted a message claiming to have found a screen with a 461nm peak and a pixel arrangement currently only found in BOE screens. Based on this, he concluded that BOE's domestic screens have entered the initial production sequence for iPhone panel supply. The blogger also suggested that other manufacturers might be required by Apple to make screens with the blue light center wavelength and sub-pixel shapes previously seen in BOE.

This news has quickly sparked widespread attention. If true, it means BOE would join Apple's smartphone panel suppliers and potentially play a more significant role in future iPhones.

However, it's worth noting that this alleged BOE screen iPhone 16 Pro, when checked with iTools, displays "Samsung" as the supplier. This has raised questions among industry professionals: is iTools detecting incorrectly, or is the supplier information for BOE's panel being concealed?

Public information reveals that BOE has been a part of Apple's phone supply chain since 2020, providing OLED panels for the iPhone 12. To date, BOE has successfully completed Apple's supply requirements for four consecutive years, with its share steadily increasing.

Apart from the iPhone 16 Pro, the upcoming iPhone SE4, slated for launch next year, will also feature BOE OLED panels. Compared to its predecessor, the most notable change for the iPhone SE4 is its screen, transitioning from LCD to OLED, primarily supplied by BOE and LGD. Additionally, the iPhone SE4 will be the first to feature 3D structured light technology.

The iPhone SE series is Apple's entry-level product line, with annual sales estimated around 20 million units. BOE's entry into the iPhone SE4 supply chain will further expand its share in Apple's phone supply chain, providing more opportunities for its future development in the high-end smartphone market.

While no official confirmation is available regarding BOE's screen entering the iPhone 16 Pro supply chain, this potential development will significantly impact Apple's phone panel supply chain landscape, regardless of the outcome.

With the continuous advancement of Chinese panel manufacturers, their influence on the global panel market is steadily growing. BOE's alleged entry into the iPhone 16 Pro supply chain further signifies the rise of China's panel industry and foreshadows a crucial role for Chinese panel manufacturers in the global market.