In the fierce competition of smartphone technology, Apple’s iPhone 16 Pro and Google’s Pixel 9 series are expected to surpass Samsung’s Galaxy S24 Ultra with their use of advanced M14 OLED display technology. Here’s what you need to know.
Advanced Displays for iPhone 16 Pro and Pixel 9
According to reports from South Korea, Apple’s 2024 Pro models and all upcoming devices from Google will utilize M14 OLED technology, which represents the pinnacle of Samsung’s display manufacturing. As the industry leader in display technology, Samsung continues to enhance its OLED screens with the newest materials available, making each progression in the “M” series notably superior.
First Introduction with Pixel 9
The M14 technology will make its debut with the Pixel 9 family, set to be introduced by Google on August 13. This groundbreaking technology will not only feature in the Pixel 9 but also in the Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, and the second-generation Pixel Fold. This marks the first time this advanced material will be used in a smartphone, expected to offer significant improvements in brightness and longevity compared to current technologies.
Apple’s Selective Implementation
Apple plans to implement M14 technology exclusively in its iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max models, while the standard and Plus versions will continue using the current M12 technology. It’s worth noting that the existing iPhone 14 Pro Max, along with Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Flip 5, already employ M12 OLED screens.
Looking Forward
Future iterations, such as next year’s iPhone 17 series, are also expected to utilize M14 displays, as each generation of material typically remains in use for about two years. Samsung’s latest high-end conventional phone, the Galaxy S24 Ultra, currently uses an M13 panel, suggesting that the Galaxy S25 Ultra will likely upgrade to an M14 display.
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