Apple may target to gradually change iPhone panel notch design from pill-shaped to single-hole in Y2027.
May 12, 2023
Key Takeaways:
- The three-stage migration plan, aimed at improving the Face-ID system and achieving a full-screen display, includes transitioning from a pill-shaped design(infrared camera and proximity sensor integrated with flood illuminator and dot projector) in Y2023 to a double-hole design in Y2025, and finally to a single-hole design in Y2027.
- In Y2025, the panel design of the iPhone may undergo a transition to a double-punch hole configuration as a result of integrating the Rx of the Face-ID module beneath the display.
- In Y2027, there is a potential for the iPhone panel design to migrate to a single-hole setup, incorporating both the under-display Rx and Tx components of the Face-ID module.
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Eddie Han
Eddie Han, Sr. Analyst/Research Director at Isaiah Research, has been studying smartphone industry for 10+ years. Focus on smartphone and the related components supply chain research. Master in Social Enterprise, Fu Jen Catholic University, Taiwan. Currently as the Sr. Analyst/Research Manager of Smartphone Team at Isaiah Research and lead 3+ members to work on supply chain analysis from smartphone(Apple/Android), 5G, RF, camera, display to XR research with a solid methodology. Business development and customer management include top-tier smarphone brands and components vendors. Used to work as Sr. Industry Analyst/Section Manager for 10+ years at Market Intelligence and Consulting (MIC). Conduct 150+ smartphone industry reports on OEM/EMS/ODM shipment tracker, application processor, radio frequency, display and 5G communication related research.
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