BOE launches revolutionary Gen 8.6 factory in Chengdu: the era of dual-layer OLED screens has begun

The Chinese display technology market is experiencing a historic moment. Industry giant BOE has officially announced the start of mass production at its newest B16 factory, located in Chengdu. This event marks the launch of the first Gen 8.6 OLED factory of its kind in China and one of the first in the world.

The project is the result of colossal efforts: construction took just over two years and required investments of 63 billion yuan (approximately $9.3 billion). In terms of funding scale and regional significance, B16 has become the largest single industrial facility in southwest China.

Technological breakthrough and production capacity

The new factory is focused on producing innovative solutions that are set to change quality standards in the electronics market. The key product of the plant will be high-tech dual-layer Tandem OLED panels. Compared to standard single-layer matrices, they offer 3–4 times greater durability and significantly reduced power consumption.

In addition to Tandem structures, the factory will produce energy-efficient LTPO substrates and screens supporting variable refresh rates (VRR) ranging from 1 to 240 Hz. The plant's monthly capacity is estimated at 32,000 large-format glass substrates.

Plans for scaling production look ambitious: in the remaining months of 2026 alone, the factory plans to ship around 10 million OLED screens. It is expected that by the second year of operation (2027), production volumes will increase manifold.

Global partners and first products

Major global players have confirmed their interest in BOE's new facilities. Representatives from more than 10 technology companies attended the opening ceremony, having already confirmed orders for the new panels. The client list includes brands such as Asus, MSI, Lenovo, Xiaomi, Oppo, Vivo, Honor, ZTE, Transsion, and Nothing.

One of the first commercial "canaries" will be a 14-inch OLED panel with 2.8K resolution. It is intended for laptops from manufacturers such as Lenovo, Acer, and Asus, signaling an imminent update of portable devices in the market.