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iPhone Models With China-Made Displays Reportedly Face Ban in the US; Apple Says ‘No Effect’ on Products

Apple said the ITC ruling does not impact any of its products.

Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna | Updated: 17 July 2025 10:03 IST

iPhone Models With China-Made Displays Reportedly Face Ban in the US; Apple Says ‘No Effect’ on Products

The iPhone 16 Plus is one of the models whose screens are partially supplied by BOE Display

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Highlights

Apple iPhones with BOE screens may face a sales ban in the US
The ban is reportedly due to BOE infringing Samsung's trade secrets
BOE supplies panels for iPhone 15, 16, and 16e models

Samsung has been engaged in a legal battle with China's BOE Display over infringement of trade secrets on OLED panels. Recently, the US International Trade Commission (ITC) issued a preliminary ruling which had two sanctions, including a cease and desist order which prohibits companies from selling any product featuring the technology in question. This not only impacts Samsung but Apple too, with popular iPhone models having screens made in China facing potential bans in the US.

Ban of China-Made iPhone Models in the US

South Korean publication ETNews detailed information about ITC's recent ruling in a report. Following the cease and desist order, all activities related to the advertising, distribution, and selling products which have the technology in question are banned. This reportedly extends to the existing inventory too in the US.

BOE is one of Apple's primary suppliers and it mainly provides panels for most of the vanilla iPhone models in the company's lineup, such as the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, and the latest affordable offering, the iPhone 16e. Additionally, the company is also tipped to have approved mass production of the screens for the iPhone 17 Pro models from the same supplier.

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Thus, the ITC's preliminary ruling could result in a temporary ban on the sale of iPhone models in the US which have screens supplied by BOE Display. Further, the US trade commission also issued a limited exclusion order along with the cease and desist ruling, which prohibits the Cupertino-based tech giant from importing iPhone models with the said components from China into the country.

Interestingly, Apple has reportedly denied these claims, stating that the ITC's ban does not affect any of its iPhone models. In a statement given to 9to5Mac, the tech giant said, “Apple is not a party to this case, and the order has no impact on any Apple products.”

As per the report, the ban is expected to begin following the final ruling which takes place in November 2025. However, there will still be a two-month period within which US President Donald Trump can veto the trade commission's ruling.

Apple iPhone 16e

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Light and compact design
Powerful Apple A18 SoC
Customisable Action Button
Good battery life

Bad
Low light camera performance is below average
Available in just two basic finishes
Large display notch with thick borders
60Hz refresh rate display
Slow wireless and wired charging

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Display 6.10-inch

Processor Apple A18

Front Camera 12-megapixel

Rear Camera 48-megapixel

RAM 8GB

Storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB

OS iOS 18

Resolution 1170x2532 pixels

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iPhone 16 Plus

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Stunning display
Solid build quality and lovely colour options
Battery life is bonkers on this one
Excellent for gaming and performance (in general)
Improved cameras

Bad
Still offers a 60Hz refresh rate and misses out on AOD (always-on display)
No fast charging
Comes with USB 2
No Apple Intelligence features out of the box

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Display 6.70-inch

Processor Apple A18

Front Camera 12-megapixel

Rear Camera 48-megapixel + 12-megapixel

RAM 8GB

Storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB

OS iOS 18

Resolution 1290x2796 pixels

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Shaurya Tomer is a Sub Editor at Gadgets 360 with 2 years of experience across a diverse spectrum of topics. With a particular focus on smartphones, gadgets and the ever-evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI), he often likes to explore the industry's intricacies and innovations – whether dissecting the latest smartphone release or exploring the ethical implications of AI advancements. In his free time, he often embarks on impromptu road trips to unwind, recharge, and ...More