Technical Details
BOE is trying to secure a major contract to supply OLED displays for Samsung's flagship line. According to ZDNet Korea sources, the Chinese company has offered panels for the base version of the Galaxy S27 at a price about $5 lower than Samsung Display's own division.
Background and Context
Samsung has already begun evaluating the proposal. The mobile division has sent BOE an official request and has been testing display samples since last month. Sources claim that the panels have received 'decent' ratings, and the requirements for the base version of the Galaxy S are traditionally considered less stringent compared to Ultra models, so BOE may be able to meet them.
Industry Impact
The recent settlement of a patent dispute between BOE and Samsung Display is also an important factor. After signing a licensing agreement, the Chinese company gained access to a range of key technologies, including some solutions in the structure of OLED subpixels. This lifted some of the previous restrictions that hindered cooperation.