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It seems more likely that all iPhone 17 models will (finally) get 120Hz displays

It seems more likely that all iPhone 17 models will (finally) get 120Hz displays

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TL; DR

  • A Korean outlet has reported that all iPhone 17 handsets will offer an LTPO display, allowing for a high refresh rate.
  • This technology also enables extremely low refresh rates, giving users longer battery life.
  • The news comes after previous rumors that the iPhone 17 series will offer high refresh rate screens.

Apple has limited high refresh rate screens to its iPhone Pro models since 2021, despite the fact that even budget Android phones offer this functionality. We’ve previously heard rumors that all iPhone 17 models could feature this feature, and now another source has confirmed these claims.

ET Newsciting an industry source, reports that all iPhone 17 models expected to launch next year will have LTPO displays. This screen technology – which allows a high refresh rate with detailed customization – has been limited to Apple’s Pro models since 2021. So it sounds more likely that all iPhone 17 models will have a 120Hz refresh rate.

A high refresh rate provides a smoother experience on paper, especially when scrolling, viewing system animations, and playing games that support high frame rates. LTPO displays also differ from conventional LTPS displays on standard iPhones in that they offer an extremely low refresh rate, down to as low as 1 Hz in some situations (for example, when reading an e-book or using an always-on display). A lower refresh rate results in lower power consumption, so there are benefits to using LTPO displays even if you don’t care about a 120Hz refresh rate.

In any case, it is not the first time that we hear that all iPhone 17 models can offer a high refresh rate. Korean outlet The Electric and display insider Ross Young have both previously claimed that this feature is coming to all iPhone 17 variants.

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