Apple is encountering challenges in manufacturing displays for its upcoming iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, according to a report by The Information. This issue may result in a limited supply at the expected September launch.
Leaked renders suggest that the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max will feature a curved design with thinner bezels compared to the previous iPhone 14 Pro models. The reported decrease in bezel size is the cause of the manufacturing issues.
LG Display Faces Reliability Problems
Apple’s suppliers are using a new display manufacturing process to reduce bezel size, leading to difficulties with displays from LG Display. The LG displays are failing reliability tests during the fusion process with the metal shell. Apple is working on tweaking the LG display design to pass the tests while still having displays from Samsung as an alternative.
Potential Impact on Launch and Availability
The report indicates that Apple is not likely to delay the launch of the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, but may have fewer units available at launch due to the manufacturing issues. The iPhone 15 Pro Max is expected to be the most affected, potentially causing shortages upon release.
Earlier, a report by Bank of America’s analyst suggested a potential delay of a “few weeks” for the iPhone 15 devices, but the reason was not specified. However, The Information believes Apple will still stick to its original plan and launch the new iPhones in September as intended.