But now there is an explanation for two nasty surprises Apple ’s new iPhone will also deliver...‘Great Secret Features’ and ‘Nasty Surprises’ are my regular columns investigating operating system updates for the best features / biggest problems hidden behind the headlines. He reveals Samsung is the sole supplier of OLED panels for the iPhone 8’s headline feature, it’s 5.8-inch OLED display, and as such is demanding upwards of $130 per display. By comparison the iPhone 7 Plus LCD display costs Apple only $45-55 and this is the biggest factor behind the iPhone 8’s most unpalatable element: the astronomical asking price. Because Samsung was the only company which was able to supply OLED panels in the quantity Apple requires. Previous reports have cited the introduction of fast charging and wireless charging, among others, as adding significant additional cost and complexity to the iPhone 8’s assembly.

Source: Forbes September 07, 2017 23:48 UTC