iPhone 16: According to Samsung, Apple uses counterfeit screens

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 Towards a ban in the USA?



You may be using an iPhone with a display made by Chinese manufacturer BOE. This technical detail, usually unimportant to consumers, could soon become problematic in the United States. The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has just issued a preliminary ruling that could disrupt Apple's sales . This dispute directly affects Apple, which uses BOE displays in several recent iPhone models.

This situation is reminiscent of other legal battles Apple has faced. In December 2023, the company was forced to temporarily withdraw its Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra from the US market following a similar complaint from Masimo regarding its blood oxygen measurement technology.

Recent iPhones directly affected

The ITC recommends banning the importation of BOE's OLED displays and devices containing them. This decision follows a complaint filed by Samsung , which accuses BOE of misappropriating its confidential OLED display technology.

This ban would directly affect certain iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 16, 16 Plus, and 16th models currently sold in the United States. If the decision is upheld, Apple would have to reorganize its supply chain. The company could either export models equipped with BOE screens to other countries or ensure that all iPhones sold in the US use screens from other suppliers.

Varying consequences for future iPhone 17s

For the upcoming iPhone 17 lineup, the situation varies depending on the model. The standard iPhone 17 and 17 Air are expected to be spared, as they will use 120Hz displays with LTPO technology , an area where BOE is not yet a supplier to Apple for the US market.

However, BOE plans to begin supplying LTPO screens for the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max, but only for models sold in China. Apple reportedly determined that these screens do not meet its quality standards for other global markets. Therefore, the US iPhone 17 Pro would use screens from other suppliers.

A final decision is expected in November 2025 , followed by a 60-day period during which Donald Trump can approve or reject the verdict. This case is reminiscent of the temporary ban of the iPhone 12 in France by the ANFR.

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