The premium price of Apple’s flagship handset may be due to its display technology: according to KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Samsung (which controls the entire OLED iPhone panel supply) is charging $120 to $130 per OLED panel module, which is approximately $75 more than the 5.5-inch LCD module price of $45 to $55 for “Plus” sized iPhones. Pre-orders are likely to begin September 15, with shipments on September 22.



The high price Apple is currently shelling out for OLED displays explain in part why we’re hearing rumors suggesting pricing on the upcoming OLED-equipped “iPhone 8” could start at somewhere right around $1,000 for the entry-level model. Along with an OLED panel, it also uses 3D sensor camera components for facial recognition and many other advanced components that could also add a premium to the price. OLED displays being provided by a single manufacturer may also explains some of the rumors we’ve heard about manufacturing difficulties and supply constraints.

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