Apple will reportedly incorporate smaller bezels on the iPhone 16 lineup compared to the iPhone 15, making it the second time this rumor is picking up steam. Interestingly enough, the technology seemingly used to accomplish this feat has the same name that we talked about earlier.
Apple is said to reduce the iPhone 16 bezels using a method called ‘Border Reduction Structure’
Using ‘Border Reduction Structure’ technology, Korean outlet The Elec reports that the iPhone 16 will flaunt slimmer bezels. As for how Apple intends to complete this task, it is important to understand how a bezel is made, starting with the circuit, which must be placed more tightly, and the wiring must be bent downwards. A ton of technical difficulties are faced when reducing a display bezel to unfathomable levels, and at this time, the report states that no company has been able to mass produce an iPhone OLED yield to the level that Apple requires.
To help overcome these challenges, LG is said to be diversifying its Display Driver IC, or DDI supply chain, by bringing in Taiwan’s Novatech, which will partner up with its existing supplier, LX Semicon. The purpose of all three companies is to increase quality while reducing costs. Since LG’s iPhone OLED production capacity is less than half of Samsung’s, it is in the best interest of the Korean manufacturer to explore various cost-saving methods as its economies of scale are limited.
This year, Samsung is expected to supply OLED panels for the entire iPhone 16 lineup, whereas LG is reportedly tasked with providing displays for the ‘Pro’ models. So far, it is unconfirmed if this ‘Border Reduction Structure’ technology will arrive for all four models or if it will be limited to the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max.
Hopefully, Apple will give its less expensive models some much-needed attention, especially since millions do not wish to splurge a ludicrous sum on the higher-tier handsets but also want some differentiation arriving to the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus.
News Source: The Elec