Apple Watch Ultra has quickly become one of the favorites in the company’s smartwatch lineup. So much so that Apple decided to renew it quite frequently, and its third edition was expected in 2025. However, the prospect of including a microLED display proved so compelling that those bitten into the diamond were forced to change it. release date.

According to Korean media The Elec, some problems with the supply chain of new components and high production costs remain the biggest obstacles to the mass production of Apple Watch Ultra microLED and even They may delay its launch beyond 2026.

Could be Apple Watch Ultra 3

Over the past decade, Apple has filed several patents related to the development of a MicroLED display that improved brightness, color reproduction, dynamic range, viewing angles and efficiency, making images appear more “painted” on the screen. However Implementing this development is costly.

According to The Elec, Producing a display with such a high pixel density is still considered excessive for a device that currently sells for $799.

For comparison, A 2.12-inch screen costs up to $150That’s four times the production cost of the current OLED display ($38). As a point of reference, consumer sales of products with a panel price of $150 are typically around $1,500.

Estimated price of a possible Apple Watch Ultra with microLED display, this will be priced higher than Apple’s latest premium iPhones. And that doesn’t improve perspective. Today’s report believes that even a 2027 launch of the device may be too optimistic based on these reports.