Apple plans to launch a second-generation iPhone 17e next spring using the same OLED panel as the iPhone 16e.
BOE and Samsung are expected to supply display panels for the iPhone 17e, with LG Display potentially involved.
Initial reports suggested a May release for the iPhone 17e, and industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo predicts its launch in the first half of next year.
Apple may also release a third-generation 'e' device alongside the standard iPhone 18 in the first half of 2027 as part of a new iPhone annual release strategy.