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Apple secures cheaper OLED panels for iPhone 18 Pro Max
Apple has reportedly negotiated a significantly lower price for OLED panels from LG and Samsung for the iPhone 18 Pro Max, according to Gadgets360. The company currently pays between $110 and $120…
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Apple has reportedly negotiated a significantly lower price for OLED panels from LG and Samsung for the iPhone 18 Pro Max, according to Gadgets360. The company currently pays between $110 and $120 (roughly Rs 10,500 to Rs 11,500) per panel for the iPhone 17 Pro Max. The new deal is said to reduce this cost sharply.
The report also indicates fresh details about the iPhone 18 have emerged online. The price cut could help Apple maintain margins or offset other component costs, though the exact new price per panel has not been disclosed.
The Indian Opinion
Narratives about Apple's 'bullying' of suppliers often ignore that volume guarantees and yield improvements in OLED manufacturing naturally drive prices down. The real test is whether the savings reach consumers through lower prices or simply pad Apple's record profits. Watch for the final retail price of the iPhone 18 Pro Max, if it stays flat or rises, the narrative shifts from supply chain efficiency to corporate greed.
Source: gadgets360.com
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