On November 9, according to South Korean media reports, Samsung Display has officially started mass production of silicon-based OLED (OLEDoS).
The OLEDoS panels produced this time will be used in Samsung Electronics' XR headset, the "Galaxy XR," which was launched in October. Previously, it used Sony's OLEDoS panels, but will now use panels supplied by Samsung Display.
The Galaxy XR reportedly features two OLEDoS panels supporting 4K resolution (3552×3840), located on the left and right sides of the device and in front of the eyes, respectively. Its unique feature is the ability to achieve 4K resolution on a small 1.3-inch screen. Its core technology borrows from semiconductor manufacturing processes, precisely constructing micro-pixels on the surface of a silicon wafer using organic materials, resulting in a clear image even when viewed directly in front of the eyes.
Image source: Samsung
Furthermore, the panel boasts a PPI of 4032, a color gamut coverage of 95% of the DCI-P3 standard, and a base refresh rate of 72Hz. Notably, this OLEDoS utilizes a white (W) backlight design, achieving red, green, and blue (RGB) primary color display effects through color filters.
An industry insider stated, "Samsung Display has passed the reliability assessment and received supply approval. Although the Galaxy XR mostly uses Sony's OLEDOS, it is understood that the group has decided that Samsung Display will be responsible for supplying a certain number of panels."
The report states that this marks Samsung Display's first mass production of OLEDoS. With companies like Meta, Apple, and Samsung Electronics investing heavily in XR device development, the market's growth potential is becoming increasingly apparent. Now that Samsung Display has officially entered the OLEDoS market, it is expected that the industry will face intense competition.
In addition, Samsung Display plans to further expand its OLEDoS business and is working on a collaboration with Apple. Simultaneously, the company is accelerating the development of its next-generation core technology—RGB OLEDoS. Back in 2023, Samsung acquired the US-based RGB OLEDoS company eMagin and established a new department specifically responsible for technology research and development and commercialization.
This year, Samsung Display showcased a prototype with a maximum resolution of 5000 PPI and a sample with a brightness of up to 20,000 nits. Among these, the RGB OLEDoS technology, which involves directly depositing RGB pixels onto a silicon substrate, is still in the research and development stage and has not yet been commercialized.
Regarding the supply of Galaxy XR devices, Samsung Display responded, "We cannot confirm any information regarding our customers." (Translated from The Elec)
