13-Inch OLED iPad Pro Could Be More Popular Than The 11-Inch Model, Based on OLED Order Division Between Suppliers

Apple was expected to launch the OLED iPad Pro alongside the M3 MacBook Air models, but it appears that the company took a slightly different approach. Apple announced the M3 MacBook Air models earlier this week with various new upgrades on the inside. However, we are still expecting the OLED iPad Pro models to be released sometime later this month. While the launch time frame stands for the end of March, the company is reported to have ordered 8.5 million units of OLED displays from its suppliers, hinting at potential demand.

Apple is seeking 8.5 million OLED panel orders from LG and Samsung for the forthcoming M3 iPad Pro models, hinting at the potential demand

Apple OLED iPad Pro will potentially be the biggest upgrade the iPad lineup has seen over the past decade. While the new panels are one of the major additions, the company is also expected to redesign the chassis and offer features like MagSafe and an even thinner profile. DigiTimes reports that Apple is seeking 8.5 million OLED orders from its suppliers in South Korea. This gives us an initial clue of the potential demand for the iPad Pro that Apple has set for itself.

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Last year, Apple failed to launch any new iPad models, which resulted in a constantly falling demand for the product. Additionally, the results were also evident in the company's earnings call which saw a 10 percent decline in iPad revenue. While the lack of a new model is only one of the factors why demand was so low, the company also failed to innovate in terms of design and features. This year, the company is expected to upgrade its entire iPad lineup with upgraded internals and potentially new tweaks in design for the iPad mini and iPad Air.

Apple is relying on Samsung and LG to produce its 11-inch and 13-inch OLED display for the iPad Pro, respectively. Each supplier will focus on a single display