Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra May Stick with M13 Panel, Cost Becomes Key Factor

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra May Stick with M13 Panel, Cost Becomes Key FactorRoss Young, CEO of display supply chain consultancy DSCC, tweeted yesterday (October 25th) that Samsung's Galaxy S25 Ultra will not use an M14 panel, but will continue with the M13 panel due to cost considerations. This news has sparked widespread attention in the industry and has disappointed many consumers who were hoping for a more advanced display technology in the Galaxy S25 Ultra

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra May Stick with M13 Panel, Cost Becomes Key Factor

Ross Young, CEO of display supply chain consultancy DSCC, tweeted yesterday (October 25th) that Samsung's Galaxy S25 Ultra will not use an M14 panel, but will continue with the M13 panel due to cost considerations. This news has sparked widespread attention in the industry and has disappointed many consumers who were hoping for a more advanced display technology in the Galaxy S25 Ultra.

In subsequent tweets, Young explained the reasoning behind this decision. He stated that the cost of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy chip, the increased demand for larger memory and storage, and the need for a larger battery capacity have forced Samsung and other manufacturers to cut costs elsewhere. In order to control overall costs, the Galaxy S25 Ultra has ultimately chosen to stick with the M13 panel.

So, what are the differences between the M13 and M14 panels? Young pointed out that the M14 panel uses deuterium as the host material for the red component in its OLED panel, which can improve energy efficiency by 20%-30% and extend the lifespan by 10%-20%. However, using deuterium as the host material also means a higher material cost.

Another source, @i Ice Universe, has a different opinion on Young's statement. He believes the Galaxy S25 Ultra has seen significant improvements in brightness, viewing angles, screen color accuracy, and looks better to the naked eye, therefore speculating that the phone still features the M14 panel.

Samsung has not officially responded to the question of which panel the Galaxy S25 Ultra uses. However, based on the current information, cost control seems to be a key factor in Samsung's final decision. This also reflects the intense competition in the current smartphone market, with manufacturers striving to strike a balance between cost and performance.

Whether the Galaxy S25 Ultra ultimately features the M14 panel or not, we look forward to a satisfying display experience from this flagship phone. After all, the screen is an important window for user interaction with the phone, and its quality directly affects the user experience. Ultimately, consumers will judge whether the Galaxy S25 Ultra's display performance meets their expectations through actual use.