Apple is said to switch to a Micro LED display for its next-generation Watch Ultra. The current-generation Watch Ultra lineup features an OLED panel.
As per the TrendForce report, the new Apple Watch with Micro LED is expected to be launched in 2026. However, this is not the first time we have heard about Apple replacing the OLED panel in the Watch Ultra. This has been reiterated by several industry analysts in the past as well, though there has been confusion about the launch timeline.
Next-Gen Apple Watch Ultra To Get A Bigger Micro LED Display
As per the report, the next-generation Watch Ultra will have a 2.12-inch display. This is bigger than the 1.93-inch screen on the Watch Ultra 2. The report adds that the upcoming Watch Ultra will use a Micro LED panel, the cost of which is estimated to be 2.5-3 times higher than an OLED panel.
Apple is said to be relying on German LED company ams OSRAM as well as LG Display for Micro LED panels for Watch Ultra.
The first Watch Ultra was launched in September 2022, followed by the Watch Ultra 2 in 2023. The Watch Ultra lineup has been designed to be more rugged and tougher, and is aimed at fitness enthusiasts. Both models feature an LTPO OLED panel, which the company is said to replace with a Micro LED panel in the upcoming model.
