The #MiniLED backlight-equipped 12.9-inch #iPadPro, which has long been rumored in the market, will enter mass production in 1Q21.
This tablet will feature more than 10,000 #LED chips, with over 2,000 local dimming zones, and its imminent release is expected to set a new milestone for the color saturation and contrast performance of #LCD #panels in the tablet market.
However, the current version of 12.9-inch #iPad Pro equipped with edge-lit display, which is cheaper than back-lit display by almost US$80 (this cost discrepancy will be unlikely to drop to $45 in the short run, contrary to what Daijiworld’s article suggests), will continue to be available for sale.
Therefore, #TrendForce believes that it remains a difficult challenge for iPad Pros with Mini LED backlight to account for 30-40% of all iPad shipment for 2021.