CINNO Research data show global AMOLED smartphone panel shipments were about 430 mln units in 1H 2026, up 3.8% YoY and beating expectations. The increase was led by stable procurement from Apple and Samsung, supported by their supply-chain advantages and stronger profitability. Facing market uncertainty, some Chinese panel makers front‑loaded future demand to maintain line utilization and hedge potential cost increases, lifting 1H volumes. More conservative consumer spending and longer replaceme

2026-09-07

CINNO Research data show global AMOLED smartphone panel shipments were about 430 mln units in 1H 2026, up 3.8% YoY and beating expectations. The increase was led by stable procurement from Apple and Samsung, supported by their supply-chain advantages and stronger profitability. Facing market uncertainty, some Chinese panel makers front‑loaded future demand to maintain line utilization and hedge potential cost increases, lifting 1H volumes. More conservative consumer spending and longer replacement cycles have also driven a notable rise in phone repair demand, adding incremental shipments.