A future 13-inch iPad Pro or MacBook Pro could have this newly-developed 8K OLED panel
A Japanese technology developer has developed 8.3-inch and 13.3-inch OLED displays with an 8K resolution, paving the way for future iPad, iPad Pro, and MacBook models to offer high pixel densities that could even exceed the 1,000 pixel-per-inch milestone.
SEL's 8K-resolution 8.3-inch OLED display panel (via Anandtech)
Semiconductor Energy Laboratory's panels are claimed to have a resolution of 7,680 by 4,320 pixels for both sizes, with the 8.3-inch version refreshing at 60Hz while the 13.3-inch panel can operate at up to 120Hz. On a pixel-per-inch basis, this means the 8.3-inch panel has a pixel density of 1,062, while the larger model offers 663ppi.
For reference, the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max Retina displays both offer densities of 458ppi, both current iPad Pro models have a modest 264ppi, and the highest-resolution MacBook Pro models are 227ppi.
The method to produce the high-resolution OLED panels use crystalline oxide semiconductor technology, reports Anandtech, specifically with a color filter using CAAC-IGZO material. It is unlikely that any commercial devices will be offering OLED displays using the technology in 2019, as it the designs used are preliminary versions, and would require more work with a manufacturing partner to fully commercialize them.
At its present state, the company has so far demonstrated the 8.3-inch panel in SEMICON Japan in December, though the 13.3-inch OLED has not yet been shown outside the company's facility.
The development of 8K-resolution displays is a natural progression from the 4K panels that are used in televisions and monitors, and in a few smartphones, such as the Sony Z5 Premium. The higher resolutions also offer up more problems for mobile device producers, as more processing and energy resources are required to drive the displays compared to lower-resolution versions, making adapting the technology to mobile platforms tricky.
SEL's 8K-resolution 8.3-inch OLED display panel (via Anandtech)
Semiconductor Energy Laboratory's panels are claimed to have a resolution of 7,680 by 4,320 pixels for both sizes, with the 8.3-inch version refreshing at 60Hz while the 13.3-inch panel can operate at up to 120Hz. On a pixel-per-inch basis, this means the 8.3-inch panel has a pixel density of 1,062, while the larger model offers 663ppi.
For reference, the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max Retina displays both offer densities of 458ppi, both current iPad Pro models have a modest 264ppi, and the highest-resolution MacBook Pro models are 227ppi.
The method to produce the high-resolution OLED panels use crystalline oxide semiconductor technology, reports Anandtech, specifically with a color filter using CAAC-IGZO material. It is unlikely that any commercial devices will be offering OLED displays using the technology in 2019, as it the designs used are preliminary versions, and would require more work with a manufacturing partner to fully commercialize them.
At its present state, the company has so far demonstrated the 8.3-inch panel in SEMICON Japan in December, though the 13.3-inch OLED has not yet been shown outside the company's facility.
The development of 8K-resolution displays is a natural progression from the 4K panels that are used in televisions and monitors, and in a few smartphones, such as the Sony Z5 Premium. The higher resolutions also offer up more problems for mobile device producers, as more processing and energy resources are required to drive the displays compared to lower-resolution versions, making adapting the technology to mobile platforms tricky.
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I have a hard time telling the difference between the screen on my 2014 MacBook Air versus the new Retina displays. And the same with iPhones: I have a hard time seeing the difference in the Xs OLED versus the retina display of the Xr. Yes, there IS a difference. But, for most people and most uses it is not a significant difference.
An OLED MacBook would make for a glittery, shiny new object but would mostly just raise the price more than it would quality. A few would benefit from it but most would not. At the same price it would be a great improvement, But, with a nearly 50% price hike (based on the Xr vs XsMax pricing), it would likely push MacBook sales into being even more of a niche market.
...if such is valid is there much of a role for 8K in anything other than a large (40"?) 'pro' display...?
...would bandwidth and heat be possible limitations for portable use...?
2) 8K display would be cery expensive, qnd Apple is having a hard time selling its products to new buyers as it is
3) An 8K display on current battery technologies would mean around half the battery life due to twice as many LED's needing to be driven, still less even if 25% more efficent LED technology.
Everyones obsessed with speculations and concept art these days.
unfortunately, too many writers, even some here, drink that koolaid, and repeat the nonsense.
I'm thinking 8K is overkill on smaller displays, but I could see 4K for certain applications. However, 8K could come in handy for micro displays as might be required for AR/VR applications. Also, 4-8K+ is very good for very large scale immersive environments, as is being implemented in various themed attractions around the world.