Overview
- Samsung Display is reported to start mass production of 8th‑generation OLED panels in May, targeting about two million units for Apple in 2026 with Foxconn receiving displays from Q3.
- The launch window is pegged to the fourth quarter of 2026, though Apple has not confirmed the timeline and sources caution it could slip.
- The redesign is expected to come in 14‑inch and 16‑inch sizes and to use Apple’s M6‑series chips.
- Rumors point to a thinner chassis and a hole‑punch camera, with touchscreen support reportedly under consideration and possibly limited to higher‑end M6 Pro/Max models.
- Samsung is expected to be the sole OLED supplier for the first wave while BOE seeks qualification, as Apple continues cost‑reduction work and reliability testing on components.