--- title: "MacBook Ultra OLED Touch Panel to Be Exclusively Supplied by Samsung" type: "News" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/294039964.md" description: "Apple will exclusively source OLED touch panels for its upcoming MacBook Pro models from Samsung Display, according to The Elec. Initial supply of 250,000 units is expected by August, with mass production starting then. Apple bypassed LG Display and BOE due to yield issues. These 14-inch and 16-inch panels are part of a major refresh featuring M6 chips, Dynamic Island, and potential 'MacBook Ultra' branding, likely launching in early 2027." datetime: "2026-07-28T09:17:01.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/294039964.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/294039964.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/294039964.md) --- # MacBook Ultra OLED Touch Panel to Be Exclusively Supplied by Samsung Apple will exclusively rely on Samsung Display for the production of OLED touch panels for its redesigned upcoming MacBook Pro models, according to a new report from Korea-based _The Elec_. Citing industry sources, the publication says that the 14-inch and 16-inch panels will be produced at Samsung's 8.6-generation OLED line at Asan, in Korea's South Chungcheong Province. The estimated initial supply is said to be 250,000 panels, and mass production is expected to begin around August. Apple reportedly didn't consider LG Display or China's BOE Technology Group for panel development due to yield issues, making Samsung the sole supplier. _Bloomberg_'s Mark Gurman has repeatedly claimed that 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with an OLED touch screen are pegged to launch in late 2026 to early 2027. However, his most recent update on the matter said that early 2027 is now more likely because of the global chip shortage. An OLED panel with touch-screen support is just one aspect of a major refresh planned for the high-end MacBook Pro models, with other rumored features including M6 Pro and M6 Max chips, a Dynamic Island (i.e., no notch) and a thinner design. The laptops could have "MacBook Ultra" branding, and macOS 27 will include a touch-friendly interface ready for the laptops. Related Roundup: MacBook Pro Tags: MacBook Ultra, OLED, Samsung, The Elec Buyer's Guide: MacBook Pro (Buy Now) Related Forum: MacBook Pro This article, "MacBook Ultra OLED Touch Panel to Be Exclusively Supplied by Samsung" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums ### Related Stocks - [LPL.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/LPL.US.md) - [000725.CN](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/000725.CN.md) - [03121.HK](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/03121.HK.md) - [07347.HK](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/07347.HK.md) - [09347.HK](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/09347.HK.md) - [07747.HK](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/07747.HK.md) - [09747.HK](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/09747.HK.md) - [SMSN.UK](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/SMSN.UK.md) - [SSNGY.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/SSNGY.US.md) - [AAPL.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/AAPL.US.md) - [200725.CN](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/200725.CN.md) ## Related News & Research - [LG Display Posts Q2 2026 Loss but Maintains First-Half Profit Momentum](https://longbridge.com/en/news/293476695.md) - [HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Reports Industrial Accident At Panel Factory Within Gunsan Shipyard](https://longbridge.com/en/news/293884762.md) - [Samsung weighs €1B Mistral stake as AI chip race tightens](https://longbridge.com/en/news/293551789.md) - [KRAFTON: Record revenue and profit growth fueled by PUBG and Subnautica 2, with strong shareholder returns](https://longbridge.com/en/news/294164368.md) - [HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering: 2Q26 saw double-digit revenue and profit growth, with margins and cash position sharply improved](https://longbridge.com/en/news/294153698.md)