iPad road map features a major surprise coming in 2027 that might blow you away

iPad road map features a major surprise coming in 2027 that might blow you away،

Next month, we expect to see the first iPads with an OLED display introduced when Apple unveils the 11-inch iPad Pro (2024) and 13-inch iPad Pro (2024). Omdia has created a roadmap showing when we can expect future changes in iPad models as they move from LCD to OLED displays. The roadmap begins with the aforementioned move to OLED this year for the high-end 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Pro tablets.

The iPad Pro (2024) displays will use a hybrid mix of OLED, LTPO and RGB. LTPO allows the refresh range to be dynamically adjusted based on the content appearing on the screen. This can cause a tablet's battery life to extend because a slower refresh rate can be used when there is static content on the screen. LG Display and Samsung Display will supply the 11-inch panel with a resolution of 1668 x 2388, and LG Display is building the 13-inch panel with a resolution of 1920 x 2880.

Omdia Roadmap Showing Transition to OLED Panels on iPad Models and a 20.3-inch Foldable iPad Coming in 2027 - iPad Roadmap Shows a Major Surprise Coming in 2027 That could blow your mind

Omdia's roadmap showing the transition to OLED panels on iPad models and a 20.3-inch foldable iPad coming in 2027

In mid-2026, the 10.8-inch iPad Air will receive a hybrid panel composed of a mono-structure RGB OLED and an LTPS backplane. This is the same panel Apple will use in 2027 for the 8.3-inch iPad mini and Omdia expects it to be produced by Chinese display supplier BOE at its new flexible OLED Gen factory. 8.6 in 2027. Samsung Display will manufacture the same panels at its existing Gen 6 flexible OLED factory.

In 2027, the iPad Pro will get an upgrade to a different type of OLED panel using thin-film encapsulation (TFE) and a polymer. TFE prevents moisture and oxygen from entering the panels, helping to increase the durability and lifespan of the screen and improve its brightness.

The roadmap has a major detour at the bottom as Omdia shows a 20.3-inch foldable iPad coming in 2027. The internal display will use a hybrid display consisting of foldable OLED + LTPO, meaning it will have a ProMotion display with a range of 10 Hz. to 120 Hz. Apple reportedly had issues with the Samsung-supplied screen on a foldable iPhone prototype, which is why it focused on a foldable iPad that will be more durable than a foldable iPhone.