2027 Apple Watch May Adopt LG Display's HMO OLED Tech for Power Efficiency
TL;DR. Apple is evaluating LG Display's high-mobility oxide (HMO) thin-film transistor technology for future Apple Watch models, potentially arriving in 2027, to improve power efficiency in OLED displays. - Key spec: HMO Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) for increased electron mobility - Improves: OLED power consumption, variable refresh rates - Availability: Potentially in 2027 Apple Watch; wider adoption in iPhones later
- Apple is considering LG Display's HMO TFT technology as a successor to current LTPO display tech.
- HMO aims to increase electron mobility, making OLED panels more power efficient.
- The Apple Watch is a likely initial testbed for this new display technology before wider adoption in other Apple products like the iPhone.
Sources
- 2027 Apple Watch Could Adopt Next-Generation OLED Display Tech — macrumors.com