Apple plans to bring OLED display technology to the iPad mini lineup as early as 2026, according to a new forecast from market research firm Omdia. The report outlines Apple's broader OLED adoption strategy across its product range over the next several years.
The upcoming iPad mini is expected to feature a 60Hz single-stack OLED panel, marking a notable upgrade from the current LCD display technology. This advancement would enable the compact tablet to deliver deeper blacks, improved color accuracy, and enhanced contrast ratios.
Following the iPad mini's OLED transition, Apple reportedly aims to expand OLED technology to its iPad Air models. The 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Air variants are projected to receive OLED displays between 2027 and 2028.
The report also sheds light on Apple's plans for its Mac lineup. The Mac Mini M4 Pro and 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models could feature advanced 120Hz two-stack OLED panels by 2026. These premium displays would offer doubled brightness and four times longer lifespan compared to single-stack alternatives.
MacBook Air models are not left behind, with 13.8-inch and 15.5-inch versions anticipated to adopt 120Hz single-stack OLED panels by 2028. In a bold move, Apple might also introduce an 18.8-inch foldable device with a 120Hz single-stack panel in 2028 or later.
Display Supply Chain Consultants CEO Ross Young, known for accurate predictions, largely agrees with Omdia's timeline, though he expects the OLED MacBook Air to use an oxide backplane rather than LPTO technology.
OLED technology has already proven successful in Apple's iPhone lineup, offering superior viewing angles and faster response times. The company recently brought OLED displays to the iPad Pro, suggesting a continued commitment to expanding this premium display technology across its product ecosystem.
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