The release of two different sizes of Apple 6 has become a hot topic widely known to the public. However, the release time of Apple's 5.5-inch model is always confusing. At present, it is reported that the 5.5-inch iPhone 6 will start mass production in September, but the launch time will be postponed to the fourth quarter, and it is likely to be sold with Iwatch in December. I wonder if such a late release will affect sales?
According to the supply chain news, the 4.7-inch iPhone 6 was mass produced in June and is expected to be launched in September; the 5.5-inch iPhone will not be available until December. According to ledinside, a research department of trendforce, a market research institution, there is no observation that sapphire manufacturers receive orders for smart phone screens. Previously, market rumors suggested that some 5.5-inch iPhone screens would use sapphire covers.
According to the latest quotation of sapphire substrate, the price of sapphire crystal bar and substrate decreased slightly in July. It is estimated that the number of iPhone 6 equipped with sapphire screen will be limited in this year, mainly due to the lower than expected yield rate of sapphire crystal bar production and process problems of sapphire glass.
At present, sapphire substrate is mainly used for camera lens protection and fingerprint identification protection glass on iPhone. In addition, whether Iwatch introduces sapphire cover, ledinside said that the processing of sapphire glass is difficult, and the final specifications of Iwatch should be observed in the future. Apple 6 has been building momentum for nearly a year, but the release has to wait until December this year. Will you have time and patience to wait for such a long time?