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Reports Point to OLED iPad Air in Early 2027 as Samsung Readies Panels

Industry reports say Apple will use a simpler OLED to keep prices in check.

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iPad Air with OLED now expected to have an early 2027 launch

Overview

  • Multiple outlets, citing ET News, reported Wednesday that Samsung Display plans to mass-produce iPad Air OLED panels by late 2026 or January 2027, setting up a March or May 2027 launch.
  • The Air is expected to use a single-stack LTPS OLED, a simpler panel than the Pro’s dual-layer version, which likely means a 60Hz screen without ProMotion and lower peak brightness.
  • Samsung Display is viewed as the primary supplier for these screens, extending a partnership that already covers OLED panels for the iPhone and iPad Pro.
  • Apple updated the iPad Air with an M4 chip in March 2026, so the current LCD model is expected to remain on sale until the reported OLED transition next year.
  • Separate reports say iPad mini and MacBook Pro will also adopt OLED this year, which would leave only the entry-level iPad on an LCD screen if the timelines hold.