BOE is experiencing quality issues in iPhone screen production. Following the significant shortfall in the targeted number of orders, Apple is preparing to make changes in the supply chain. Due to production disruptions and quality problems, BOE, which could only deliver around 8 million out of the 40 million OLED screen orders, is at risk of losing future orders. Collaborating with Competitor According to industry sources, tech giant Apple is rumored to shift BOE’s OLED screen orders to Samsung and LG brands. It is especially speculated that Samsung will take a substantial share of this pie. Not the First Issue Issues have occurred between BOE and Apple in the past as well. Two years ago, light leakage issues were apparent in iPhone 15 screens, causing Apple to significantly reduce orders. With the recent developments, the complete breakdown of the relationship and excluding BOE from the supply chain are being discussed. Prices May Increase Additionally, in such a scenario, there may be an increase in iPhone’s production costs, which could reflect on the selling price. Screen Change in iPhone 17 Series The upcoming iPhone 17 series to be released this year will feature LTPO OLED panels. LTPO, which consumes 20% less battery than the classic OLED panel, is expected to significantly increase the battery life of the devices.