Apple reportedly taps Samsung to supply 11 million OLED panels for its first foldable iPhone

Unofficial render of the rumored iPhone Fold (Image source: Concept Creator via YouTube)

A new report indicates Apple will order 11 million OLED panels from Samsung for the first foldable iPhone. The volume hints at the massive scale Apple is planning as it takes on the segment.

David Odejide, Published 12/10/2025

According to information shared on X by Jukan05, perennial tech rivals Apple and Samsung are both hoping the former’s expected foldable smartphone is a success. The Cupertino-based tech giant is sourcing 11 million OLED display modules from Samsung Display. If correct, it means Apple is entering the foldable segment on a larger scale than most industry forecasts.

JukanOS’s report indicates Apple is targeting around 10 million foldable iPhone units, given that phone makers usually order more quantities than they will eventually produce.

The figure also suggests that Apple is confident it can carve out a significant market share with the first iteration of its foldable phone. The market is estimated at about 20 million units annually.

The report goes on to describe the foldable iPhone as a ‘book-type’ device. It has a 7.58-inch internal screen and a 5.35-inch external display. Industry rumours credit Apple with improving the crease, one of the drawbacks of foldable phones in general, by using new display tech, such as Color Filter on Encapsulation (COE) and Under Display Camera (UDC).

Apple has not publicly commented on the foldable iPhone, and it is not clear when the device might launch. However, we reported that the smartphone may debut in 2027 and cost $400 more than the Samsung Galaxy Fold7.

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Jukan05 on X

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I am a writer and software developer with a background in Mechanical Engineering and a distinction MSc in Environmental Management (Energy). My career spans fullstack development (building desktop, web, and Android apps for enterprise clients), Content Strategist/Business Developer in the solar industry, and writing research-driven articles on electric vehicles, renewable energy, and consumer tech. I previously ran WindowsFoneFans (remember when Windows phones were a thing?) as a social media hub for Windows phone enthusiasts. My work includes hundreds of video scripts on EVs and sustainability, with over 100 million views on YouTube. I also write about chipsets, mobile hardware, and emerging IT trends, drawing on years of hands-on development experience. Whether it is decoding Snapdragon nodes or analyzing offshore wind policy, I aim to deliver content that is both technically sound and widely accessible. In my spare time, I manage one of the largest LinkedIn groups for wind energy professionals and enjoy getting lost in Scotland’s natural beauty.

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