iPhone 16 Pro’s narrow bezels could pose challenges for Apple suppliers

According to previous reports, the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max may arrive later this year with narrower bezels than their predecessors. The successor to last year’s iPhone 15 Pro series – which also has thinner bezels than the company’s 2022 models – is also said to feature a slightly larger screen, while reducing the black bezel around the screen. However, production of these displays is proving difficult for Apple’s suppliers, according to a report.

electricity company Report (pass According to 9to5Mac, Apple is using its Border Reduction Structure (BRS) technology to reduce the size of the bottom bezel of the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max. To achieve this goal, the company is leveraging an under-screen technology (related to wiring and circuitry), which has begun to pose a challenge to Apple’s component suppliers, with the report stating that none of Apple’s suppliers have been able to produce enough devices. to meet this need. Meet company standards.

According to reports, Apple’s iPhone 16 series of smartphones are expected to rely on three suppliers. BOE (BOE) can produce displays for the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus, while LG Display can supply OLED screens for the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max. Meanwhile, Samsung Display is reportedly expected to produce screens for all four models in the series.

While this year’s iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max may have smaller bezels, there are currently no details related to the bezel sizes on the standard iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus models. The phones are expected to feature an updated rear camera module that will feature a new vertical layout, Apple’s first change to the camera island since the launch of the iPhone 13 in 2021.

Recently leaked dummy images of all four models in the iPhone 16 series appear to confirm previously leaked claims, with a new vertical pill-shaped camera island visible on the standard model, while all four models feature action buttons and new The “shoot” button is said to be coming to the iPhone 16 series later this year.