Samsung may soon phase out liquid crystal displays in its cheapest mobile devices by bringing low-cost organic light-emitting diode panels to the entry-level Galaxy A series.
Memory supply constraints have forced major manufacturers like Samsung and Apple to offset declining shipment volumes for premium hardware by driving up average selling prices. Market watchers note that this pricing strategy remains unsustainable over the long term, though it currently props up the high-end tier. Budget phone segments leave very little room for price hikes unless buyers receive tangible hardware upgrades.
Samsung MX retains very few Galaxy configurations utilizing liquid crystal displays in its active lineup. Only the entry-level Galaxy A0x devices continue to rely on LCD technology, while remaining models incorporate active-matrix organic light-emitting diode panels or superior alternatives.
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Samsung Display and rival panel manufacturers such as China’s BOE and Tianma are considering mass-producing low-cost high-definition organic light-emitting diode panels to drive up component sales, sammobile.com reported. Samsung’s display division would supply these low-cost panels to any external smartphone vendor requesting them, with Oppo and Vivo identified as potential clients.
This manufacturing pivot means the low-cost Galaxy A0x family could soon adopt organic light-emitting diode screens entirely. Market analysts observe that it remains unclear whether the shift will push up average retail prices for these entry-level devices. While price increases appear likely, the exact financial impact on consumers remains undetermined.
Industry reports do not specify a precise timeline for the transition across low-end manufacturing lines. If current component strategies hold true, budget Galaxy phones built with liquid crystal displays will soon disappear from the market entirely.
