- 0-20%: Unlikely - Lacks credible sources
- 21-40%: Questionable - Some concerns remain
- 41-60%: Plausible - Reasonable evidence
- 61-80%: Probable - Strong evidence
- 81-100%: Highly Likely - Multiple reliable sources
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The partnership between Apple and Samsung has allowed the existence of newer display technologies for iPhones, and the California-based giant is doubling down on these efforts by introducing next-generation panels for its mobile devices. According to a new rumor, Samsung is not just bringing ‘filterless’ displays for Apple, but is also working to bring quad-curved designs that will most likely be found in the 20th-anniversary iPhone release.
A ‘filterless’ display refers to Samsung bringing CoE (Color Filter on Encapsulation) technology for Apple’s iPhones, making them thinner
The first part of the rumor shared by Weibo’s Digital Chat Station talks about Samsung incorporating CoE on future iPhones, but it’s unconfirmed whether this technology will be added to the iPhone 18 series or not. To remind you, Samsung has adopted CoE in its own smartphones, including the Galaxy S26 Ultra, which is the first ‘candy bar’ smartphone to be outfitted with this panel.
In a nutshell, CoE removes a thick plastic layer, making the entire display assembly slightly slimmer and brighter. As a result, the OLED becomes naturally brighter and consumes less power to achieve the same visibility levels, delivering better battery life. As for the quad-curved design, Apple could shift away from its flat displays, which it reverted to when it introduced the iPhone 12 family, and move to a more futuristic design that’s more fragile, likely with Samsung’s help.
A quad-curved display would likely be adopted on the 20th anniversary of the iPhone, meaning that the upcoming flagship series could offer a pebble-like shape with bezels that appear pretty much non-existent thanks to the new form factor. To achieve this appearance, Apple has been rumored to introduce under-display Face ID and a front-facing camera that’s found behind the OLED, but the design will only be used if both the imaging and facial recognition quality are maintained.
We’ve previously talked about how Samsung is making strides in becoming a reliable supplier for Apple, with the manufacturer diving ‘head first’ into delivering quality displays for a number of products, including the iPhone Fold. Given that the Korean technology behemoth is slowly losing market share to its rival in the smartphone space, perhaps it’s an excellent idea to shift its focus towards becoming a priority member of the Cupertino giant’s supply chain.
News Source: Digital Chat Station
About the author: Omar Sohail is a reporter and analyst for Wccftech's mobile section, specializing in the technology and business of the mobile industry. His expertise lies in the intricate hardware supply chain, covering developments in semiconductor manufacturing, chip lithography, and camera sensor technology.
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