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Are iPhone screen specifications finally catching up with the Android camp? According to Korean media “The Elec”, Apple plans to introduce ProMotion technology to the entire iPhone 17 series next year, so that the standard iPhone can finally support a 120Hz refresh rate.
ProMotion is a technology first introduced by Apple in the iPhone 13 Pro. It allows the display screen to switch between 1-120Hz refresh rates. When starting games and sliding, it remains smooth. When stationary, it runs at 1Hz to save power. However, ProMotion only Limited to the Pro series models, the standard model maintains the highest refresh rate of 60Hz, which has always been a point of complaint from netizens. After all, many mid-range Android phones already support 120Hz screens.
“The Elec” obtained supply chain news and pointed out that BOE has sent LTPO OLED panel samples to Apple, which may be applied to the iPhone 17 series as soon as possible. Both iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Plus are expected to receive ProMotion support, bringing a refresh rate of up to 120Hz. and “standby mode”.
An industry insider revealed to “The Elec” that since the iPhone 16 released this year will be very similar to the iPhone 15 and will not change much, Apple must rely on LTPO screens to create differences in the iPhone 17. Even if BOE ultimately fails To meet demand, Apple will also seek other channels to allow all four iPhone 17 models to use LTPO screens.
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