# Apple Watch HMO OLED display rumored to extend battery life in 2027

Source: https://idevice.com/apple-watch-hmo-oled-battery-2027
Published: 2026-06-02

## What happened

LG Display is developing HMO OLED panels for Apple Watch, targeting 30–50 cm²/Vs electron mobility and a 2027 production timeline.

## Sources

- [Apple Watch Could Get a More Power-Efficient OLED Display in 2027](https://www.macobserver.com/news/apple-watch-could-get-a-more-power-efficient-oled-display-in-2027/) (The Mac Observer, 2026-06-02)
- [A new high-tech display might give a future Apple Watch better battery life](https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/06/02/a-new-high-tech-display-might-give-a-future-apple-watch-better-battery-life?utm_source=rss) (AppleInsider, 2026-06-02)
- [Next-gen Apple Watch could get an upgraded OLED screen with a battery life boost](https://www.digitaltrends.com/wearables/next-gen-apple-watch-could-get-an-upgraded-oled-screen-with-a-battery-life-boost/) (Digital Trends, 2026-06-02)
- [2027 Apple Watch Could Adopt Next-Generation OLED Display Tech](https://www.macrumors.com/2026/06/02/2027-apple-watch-efficient-oled-display-tech/) (MacRumors, 2026-06-02)