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TL;DR
- The Galaxy S25 series may use M13 organic material for its display.
- The move is seen as a cost-cutting measure.
- M13 materials have 20-30% lower brightness and efficiency and 10-20% shorter lifetimes than M14 materials.
With each new leak or rumor, it becomes more clear what we can expect from the Galaxy S25 series. A new rumor claims that all three members of the Galaxy S25 family will use older display technology.
Reports from Korean publications electronic newspaper Samsung claims that it is trying to save development costs on the Galaxy S25 series. How will tech giants try to save money? Displays appear to be one of the main targets for cost reductions.
According to the report, the company is preparing OLED panels using M13 organic material. For those not familiar, M14 organic materials are about 20-30% brighter and more efficient than M13 organic materials. M14 materials also have a 10-20% longer lifetime than M13 organic materials. Currently, both the iPhone 16 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro have displays using M14 material.
Display supply chain consultant Ross Young also said that the next generation Galaxy S line will use M13 material. This rumor seems credible, as Young is a fairly reliable source for supply chain-related information.
By using older options, Samsung should be able to cut costs. But will Samsung pass on those savings to customers? We’ll have to wait and see, but I’m not going to hold my breath. The Galaxy S25 series is expected to be released between January and March 2025.
