A longstanding rumor about the iPhone 8 has been unofficially confirmed by Sharp CEO Jeng-wu Tai. The exec revealed the upcoming smartphone will feature an OLED display panel, as opposed to the LCD panels Apple usually uses on its devices.
Apple has not yet confirmed this feature; however, reports about the iPhone 8 containing OLED panels have heated up amid rumors the smartphone line will see a major revamp to coincide with the 10th anniversary of the iPhone.
Many Android smartphones often use OLED, or Organic Light Emitting Diode displays, which are known for better contrast ratio and color accuracy, especially displaying the color black Samsung, for example, is well known for using AMOLED displays.
LCD displays are not uncommon among Android devices, just less popular. But Apple has outfitted all of its iPhones with LCD or Liquid Crystal displays. LCD displays are known for better brightness and more efficient power consumption. The biggest difference behind the two types of displays is the technologies that illuminate them.
Pundits believe Apple will switch from LCD to OLED because it plans to place its Touch ID fingerprint sensor directly under the glass. OLED displays are thinner than LCD displays, which could make it easier to include a touch-sensitive feature like a fingerprint sensor under the screen.
Rumors also suggest Apple will get rid of a physical home button on the iPhone 8 altogether.
The iPhone 8 is expected to release in September 2017.
