A Chinese language leaker with a blended monitor report for correct predictions has in the present day disputed claims that the common iPhone 17 and all-new ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air will characteristic ProMotion shows.
ProMotion has been restricted to the Professional fashions because it debuted on the iPhone 13 Professional and the iPhone 13 Professional Max in 2021, however a number of sources have steered that Apple will this 12 months match the 120Hz variable refresh expertise into the bottom iPhone 17 mannequin, in addition to the brand new iPhone 17 Air that replaces the Plus mannequin within the lineup.
Nonetheless, Weibo-based leaker Fastened Focus Digital‘s sources apparently inform them that the panel getting used within the upcoming non-Professional fashions is “simply an ordinary 120Hz display, not ProMotion with adaptive refresh charge.” If the declare is true, it might point out that Apple continues to be utilizing low-temperature polycrystalline silicon (LTPS) panels for its lower-end iPhone fashions, albeit mounted at 120Hz, whereas the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus are fitted with 60Hz LTPS panels.
With out ProMotion, a set 120Hz panel will nonetheless really feel easy, significantly throughout scrolling, animations, and UI transitions. Nonetheless, it might doubtless drain extra battery, because it’s refreshing quickly on a regular basis, even when viewing static content material. In distinction, ProMotion dynamically adjusts the refresh charge anyplace between 1Hz and 120Hz, relying on content material and person interplay, which preserves battery life.
A set 120Hz panel additionally means the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Air would lack Apple’s always-on show functionality that reveals the Lock Display’s clock, widgets, notifications, and wallpaper even when the gadget is locked and idle.
Fortuitously, the case for ProMotion coming to the non-Professional iPhone 17 stays robust. Show Provide Chain Consultants CEO Ross Younger final 12 months indicated that Apple’s suppliers are ramping up manufacturing of LTPO panels for the complete iPhone 17 lineup, additional supporting the potential of ProMotion shows throughout all fashions. LTPO (low-temperature polycrystalline oxide) is a low-power backplane expertise for OLED shows that permits for a variable refresh charge with lowered energy consumption. Younger’s declare has since been corroborated by South Korea’s ETNews and The Elec.
Fastened Focus Digital has shared correct predictions up to now, together with accurately naming the iPhone 16E earlier than its official affirmation. The account additionally precisely claimed the iPhone 16 Professional fashions can be accessible in a brand new bronze end, which ended up being Desert Titanium. Alternatively, the account was fallacious concerning the variety of iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus colour choices that might be accessible. As for ProMotion, the load of proof is in opposition to them on this rumor, and we’re personally hoping it is a unhealthy name. Apple is anticipated to launch the iPhone 17 lineup round September.
