DisplaySearch projects that larger, higher-density displays are headed for Apple's next iPhone in 2014. And AMOLED displays may become more widespread in the tablet market. January 14, 2014 3:05 PM PST The iPhone 5s: the 4-inch 1,136x640 display on the 5S could be expanded to a 4.7-inch 1,600x900 display, according to a DisplaySearch forecast. (Credit: Apple) DisplaySearch has released a forecast covering new display tech in 2014, which includes speculation about screens that may arrive on the iPhone 6, iWatch, and tablets. The researcher sees at least two iPhone 6 possibilities as upgrades from the iPhone 5S' 4-inch 1,136x640-pixel resolution (see chart below). At the high end would be a 5.5-inch 1,920x1,080 display based on LTPS (low-temperature polysilicon) LCD -- the same technology used in the 5S. If accurate, that means Apple would get closer to the resolution on the Samsung Galaxy S4 -- which is a 5-inch, 1,920x1,080 display. That's where any similarities would end, though. The S4 uses Samsung's radically-different Super AMOLED tech. Related stories Apple's TV plans on hold -- again, DisplaySearch says iPad Mini supply issues: Even worse than Apple expected? And speaking of AMOLED, that could land on Apple's rumored iWatch, according to DisplaySearch. That AMOLED display would be a first for Apple. AMOLED could also begin to appear increasingly on tablet displays, where it's been conspicuously absent. Specifically, DisplaySearch sees a possible 8.4-inch and 10.5-inch AMOLED displays (the latter has been rumored to appear on a Google Nexus series tablet). Of course, at this point in time the above are merely projections. "Not all of the panels listed here will go into mass production, as panel maker strategies can change," wrote David Hsieh, in his blog posted on Monday. This follows earlier projections posted back in October by DisplaySearch. DisplaySearch's guesswork on which displays will land on new iPhones. Apples would stick with LTPS (low-temperature polysilicon) for the iPhone but move to AMOLED for the iWatch. Note that the 5S has a pixel density of 326 pixels per inch, aka, PPI. (Credit: DisplaySearch) Other projections include some of the first AMOLED tablet displays. (Credit: DisplaySearch)
DisplaySearch projects that larger, higher-density displays are headed for Apple's next iPhone in 2014. And AMOLED displays may become more widespread in the tablet market.
The iPhone 5s: the 4-inch 1,136x640 display on the 5S could be expanded to a 4.7-inch 1,600x900 display, according to a DisplaySearch forecast.
(Credit: Apple)
DisplaySearch has released a forecast covering new display tech in 2014, which includes speculation about screens that may arrive on the iPhone 6, iWatch, and tablets.
The researcher sees at least two iPhone 6 possibilities as upgrades from the iPhone 5S' 4-inch 1,136x640-pixel resolution (see chart below).
At the high end would be a 5.5-inch 1,920x1,080 display based on LTPS (low-temperature polysilicon) LCD -- the same technology used in the 5S.
If accurate, that means Apple would get closer to the resolution on the Samsung Galaxy S4 -- which is a 5-inch, 1,920x1,080 display. That's where any similarities would end, though. The S4 uses Samsung's radically-different Super AMOLED tech.
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And speaking of AMOLED, that could land on Apple's rumored iWatch, according to DisplaySearch. That AMOLED display would be a first for Apple.
AMOLED could also begin to appear increasingly on tablet displays, where it's been conspicuously absent.
Specifically, DisplaySearch sees a possible 8.4-inch and 10.5-inch AMOLED displays (the latter has been rumored to appear on a Google Nexus series tablet).
Of course, at this point in time the above are merely projections. "Not all of the panels listed here will go into mass production, as panel maker strategies can change," wrote David Hsieh, in his blog posted on Monday.
This follows earlier projections posted back in October by DisplaySearch.
DisplaySearch's guesswork on which displays will land on new iPhones. Apples would stick with LTPS (low-temperature polysilicon) for the iPhone but move to AMOLED for the iWatch. Note that the 5S has a pixel density of 326 pixels per inch, aka, PPI.
(Credit: DisplaySearch)
Other projections include some of the first AMOLED tablet displays.
(Credit: DisplaySearch)
