According to Korean media The Elec, Apple is working with LG Display and Samsung Display to promote bezel reduction structure (BRS) technology to further narrow the borders of the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max models frame.
Reports say that mass production of BRS technology is extremely difficult. Currently, the production yield rates of two suppliers, LG and Samsung, have not yet reached Apple’s standards. Part of the report is as follows:
The iPhone 16 series OLED screens use Border Reduction Structure (BRS) technology to further narrow the chin bezel.
In order to narrow the frame, the circuits under the frame must be placed more closely, and some lines must be bent downward, which increases the technical difficulty. At this stage, no company can meet Apple’s expected production yield to provide OLED screens for the new iPhone OLED.
Samsung Display is expected to offer all four OLED variants in this year’s iPhone 16 series. LG Display is also expected to supply OLED in two top product lines such as Pro and Pro Max, while BOE is expected to supply OLED in two product lines such as Standard and Plus.