iPhone 16 Pro models’ thin bezels challenge Apple suppliers: report

According to previous reports, the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max could arrive later this year with even thinner bezels than their predecessors. Last year’s successors iPhone 15 Pro The series – which also arrives with thinner bezels than the company’s 2022 models – is also said to sport slightly larger screens, while reducing the black borders around the screen. However, according to a report, manufacturing of these displays is proving difficult for Apple’s suppliers.

The election Reports (through 9to5Mac) that Apple is using it. Border Reduction Structure (BRS) technology To reduce the size of the bottom bezel on the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max. To achieve this goal, the company is using an under-display technology (relating to wiring and circuits) that has become a challenge for Apple’s component suppliers, and the report states that Apple None of the suppliers have been able to produce enough units to meet the company’s standards.

According to the report, Apple is expected to rely on three suppliers for the iPhone 16 series of smartphones. BOE (Jingdongfang) can produce displays for iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus, while LG Display can provide OLED screens for iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max. Meanwhile, Samsung Display is reportedly expected to produce screens for all four models in the lineup.

While the bezels on this year’s iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max may be smaller, there are currently no details on the standard models, the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus. These handsets are tipped to come with a refreshed rear camera module, which will feature a new vertical layout, Apple’s first change to the camera island since the introduction of the iPhone 13 in 2021.

Leaked recently. Photographs of required dummy units All four models of the iPhone 16 series seem to confirm the claims made in previous leaks, the new vertical A bullet-shaped camera island is seen on standard models, while all four models have action buttons and New ‘Capture’ button It is said to enter the iPhone 16 series later this year.