Apparently, the production of AUO’s small-and-medium-size semi-panels (Open Cell) is increasing this year along with receiving orders from Chinese high-end smartphone companies including Huawei, ZTE, Lenovo, millet. Accordingly, the contribution margin of small-and-medium-size panel sector increased by 40%, which generate the capacity utilization for 4.5 and 5 generation plant, as well as the growth momentum for small-and-medium-size panel.

In the third quarter of 2013, the revenue of AUO’s small-and-medium-size panel came up to 18%, the profitability is higher than big size panel.

According to AUO, 5 inch smartphone will be the primary trend in the second half of this year; in addition, LTPS panel will be the adoption in high-level product with more than 400ppi.

As for AMOLED panel, AUO is overcoming the yield rate gradually to supply for China mobile phone companies and consequently new smartphone with AMOLED display will predicted to unveil next year. AUO will be the second supplier for AMOLED display following Samsung.