Apple’s iPad Air will reportedly be upgraded with an OLED screen, making it the second tablet in the company’s lineup to be equipped with the improved display technology instead of the company’s Liquid Retina IPS LCD screen. The company is said to have selected a supplier for the displays on its upgraded iPad Air models. Earlier this year, Apple introduced the iPad Pro (2024) with a new Tandem OLED technology and slim design, while the iPad Air (2024), which came in two display sizes, has an LCD screen.
iPad Air OLED model may launch by 2026
According to a report (in Korean) from The Elec, an upgraded iPad Air with an OLED screen will be launched by Apple “in early 2026.” The iPhone maker is also expected to launch an upgraded version of the iPad mini with an OLED screen in the same year, which currently has an 8.3-inch Liquid Retina IPS LCD screen.
The latest iPad Pro (2024) model launched in May is equipped with an advanced tandem OLED screen that delivers increased brightness, better color reproduction and lower power consumption while enabling a slimmer form factor.
On the other hand, the alleged iPad Air OLED model will not be equipped with the same display technology, which will allow the company to keep the manufacturing costs and retail price for the device lower than the iPad Pro model.
Samsung may supply panels for iPad Air OLED models
The Cupertino company has used Samsung Display to supply OLED panels for these iPad Air models, as its South Korean rival produces displays (on its A3 line) at a higher rate than LG Display (on its E6 line) on a larger scale. But has the capacity to produce. , according to the report.
The alleged iPad Air OLED model could come in two display sizes, just like this year’s iPad Air (2024), which was launched in 11-inch (2,360×1,640 pixels) and 13-inch (2,732×2,048 pixels) variants. Had gone. Apple’s M2 chipset. The tablet has a 12-megapixel camera on the back and front for photos and video calls respectively. It is equipped with a USB Type-C port that supports charging at 20W when connected to a compatible charger.
