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Many 2021 iPads models could feature mini-LED tech: increased competition among mini-LED suppliers means nearly half of all 2021 iPads could ship with the new panels

Next year's iPad Pro successor might ship with a mini-LED display (Image source: Apple)
Next year's iPad Pro successor might ship with a mini-LED display (Image source: Apple)
A report by analyst Ming Chi-Kuo indicates that increased competition among Apple's mini-LED suppliers could lead to a larger than expected volume of iPads and Macs shipping with mini-LED displays, both next year and in 2022.

Analyst Ming Chi-Kuo reports that increased competition among Apple's mini-LED suppliers is expected to bring unit prices down, meaning that a greater volume of 2021 iPads and MacBooks could ship with the new display technology.

According to Kuo, Sanan Optoelectronics, originally pegged as a secondary mini-LED supplier has reportedly scaled their mini-LED development cycle ahead of schedule. Sanan's mini-LED dies reportedly cost almost 50 percent less than Epistar's. According to Kuo, this could lead to Sanan accounting for up to 30 percent of Apple's mini-LED shipments in 2021. The analyst further stated that as many as 40 percent of all 2021 iPad models by volume would feature mini-LED displays.

The unexpected maturation of mini-LED technology is great news for consumers. While OLED continues to offer the best picture quality on the market, with infinite contrast and deep blacks, mini-LED has the potential to push LCD panels to new heights. Mini-LED will enable higher brightness, essential for HDR, as well as superior local dimming compared to existing solutions like FALD.

With a raft of iPad models expected to feature mini-LED panels next year, we'll soon know how well image quality holds up compared to OLED. 

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Arjun Krishna Lal, 2020-09-21 (Update: 2020-09-21)