Samsung is preparing to supply the Samsung OLED iPhone 14 Pro display as the exclusive panel maker for Apple's upcoming premium smartphone. With the iPhone 14 series launch approaching, Apple is doubling down on Samsung's advanced LTPO TFT OLED technology for its Pro models, while LG and BOE continue to handle lower-tier display orders. Early specifications have already surfaced, revealing a significantly slimmer design and refined camera module compared to the iPhone 13 Pro Max.
Samsung OLED iPhone 14 Pro: Supply Chain Breakdown
Apple has relied on Samsung for premium OLED panels across multiple iPhone generations. For the iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max, Samsung was the sole provider of low-temperature polycrystalline oxide (LTPO) thin-film transistor (TFT) OLED panels, while LG and BOE produced panels for the standard iPhone 13 and 13 Mini.
The iPhone 14 lineup follows a similar pattern with one key shift. Samsung will reportedly be the exclusive supplier of displays for the 6.1-inch iPhone 14 Pro, while orders for the larger 6.7-inch iPhone 14 Pro Max are shared between Samsung and LG.
For the standard models, BOE received 20 to 25 percent of orders for the 6.1-inch iPhone 14, with LG and Samsung splitting the remainder. Orders for panels for the 6.7-inch iPhone 14 Max are also divided between LG and Samsung. Due to LG's comparatively limited expertise in manufacturing LTPO smartphone panels, Apple is reportedly planning to restrict LG's involvement to screens for just one Pro model in the lineup.
iPhone 14 Pro Max Design and Dimension Specifications
Leaked design data points to a noticeably refined chassis for the iPhone 14 Pro Max. The device is expected to sport a 1.95 mm bezel — considerably narrower than the 2.42 mm bezel on the iPhone 13 Pro Max. The earpiece height is also rumored to drop dramatically to just 0.57 mm, compared to 1.52 mm on the previous generation.
Physical Dimensions
| Measurement | iPhone 14 Pro Max (Rumored) | iPhone 13 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Bezel Width | 1.95 mm | 2.42 mm |
| Earpiece Height | 0.57 mm | 1.52 mm |
| Body Length | 160.71 mm | — |
| Body Width | 78.53 mm | — |
| Depth (with side button) | 12.16 mm | — |
Camera and Sensor Specifications
The rear camera module on the iPhone 14 Pro Max is also getting a design overhaul according to early leaks. The distance between the camera cutout and the top of the screen is 2.29 mm, while the camera bump height — measured from the back of the phone to the top of the glass — is 4.18 mm. Detailed camera measurements include:
- Rear camera diameter with metal ring: 13.85 mm
- Rear camera diameter without metal ring: 8.05 mm
- Back flash diameter: 6.9 mm
- LiDAR sensor diameter: 6.5 mm
Why Apple Is Consolidating OLED Orders With Samsung
Apple's strategy to concentrate Pro-tier OLED orders with Samsung stems from a clear technological gap. LTPO TFT OLED panels — the display technology that powers the ProMotion adaptive refresh rate on iPhone Pro models — demand a level of manufacturing precision that Samsung has mastered and LG has yet to match at scale. By funneling Pro display production through Samsung, Apple gains tighter quality control, better panel yield rates, and a more reliable supply of its most advanced screen technology.
This consolidation also signals Apple's intent to keep the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max visually and technically distinct from the standard models, which will continue to use panels from a broader mix of suppliers including LG and BOE.
Stay updated on the latest from Apple as the iPhone 14 launch draws closer and more specification details emerge.
