The iPhone Fold may be the first Apple device to use Samsung’s CoE (Color Filter on Encapsulation) OLED technology.
CoE technology removes the polarizing film from traditional OLED panels, applying the color filter directly to the encapsulation layer.
This results in a thinner display that allows more light through, increasing brightness and efficiency.
The iPhone Air 2 could also benefit from this technology in 2027, though its release is subject to evaluation.
Samsung plans to use CoE, referred to as OCF (On-Cell Film), in its Galaxy S26 Ultra and foldable devices.
The CoE (Color Filter on Encapsulation) technology represents a significant advancement in display technology. Traditional OLED panels use a polarizing film to reduce reflections and improve contrast. However, this film also absorbs some of the light emitted by the OLED, reducing brightness and efficiency. By removing the polarizing film and applying the color filter directly to the encapsulation layer, CoE technology allows more light to pass through, resulting in a brighter display without increased power consumption. This also contributes to a thinner overall design. The adoption of CoE in the iPhone Fold and potentially the iPhone Air 2 could set a new standard for display quality and design in smartphones. Whether Apple proceeds with the iPhone Air 2 release and the application of CoE will be decided by the third quarter of this year.
Q: What is CoE technology?
CoE (Color Filter on Encapsulation) is a Samsung-made OLED technology that removes the polarizing film from traditional OLED panels, applying the color filter directly to the encapsulation layer.
Q: How does CoE improve display quality?
By removing the polarizing film, CoE allows more light to pass through, resulting in a brighter and more efficient display.
Q: Which Apple devices are expected to use CoE?
The iPhone Fold is expected to be the first, followed potentially by the iPhone Air 2.
The iPhone Fold could feature a brighter and thinner display thanks to new CoE technology.
The iPhone Air 2 may also benefit from this technology, pending further evaluation and release decisions.
This technology enhances display brightness and reduces thickness by removing the polarizing film in OLED panels.
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