ZDNet Korea reported on Nov. 6, 2026, citing industry sources, that Apple is expected to introduce 11-inch and 13-inch OLED iPad Air models in the first half of 2027. The report also says Samsung Display and BOE are prospective panel suppliers, with BOE seeking to supply one of the two sizes.
BOE is pursuing one Air size; the report leaves the 11-inch versus 13-inch assignment open.
The reported Air sizes and supplier roles
The two expected display sizes are 11 inches and 13 inches. Samsung Display and BOE are named as prospective suppliers. BOE is seeking to supply one size, but the report does not identify which one. Its technical capability is described as a variable.
For a look at the current mini-versus-Air choice, see NeoTeo’s iPad mini and iPad Air guide.
The 2027 OLED iPad shipment outlook
ZDNet Korea’s industry-source forecast puts OLED iPad Air and iPad mini shipments at 4–5 million units each in 2027, and iPad Pro shipments at 3–4 million. These are projected shipment figures.
| Model | 2027 shipment forecast | Reported supplier outlook |
| iPad Air OLED | 4–5 million units | Samsung Display and BOE; BOE is seeking one of the two sizes |
| iPad mini OLED | 4–5 million units | Samsung Display |
| iPad Pro OLED | 3–4 million units | LG Display and Samsung Display; LG Display is expected to lead Pro supply |
Samsung Display is expected to lead OLED iPad panel supply overall, while LG Display is expected to lead supply for iPad Pro.
How the reported Air panel differs from Pro
The expected Air design is described as single-stack OLED, with one emissive layer, and LTPS TFTs. The reported iPad Pro design uses tandem OLED, with two emissive layers, and LTPO TFTs. These are the panel and transistor technologies cited in the report; it does not describe a full retail specification sheet.
