All iPhone 14 Models May Feature 120Hz ProMotion Displays

[MacRumors]

Apple could offer its ProMotion display technology, which allows for a higher 120Hz refresh rate, across all models of the 2022 iPhone lineup after it's expected to debut the technology in the iPhone for the first time later this year.

It's been widely reported that Apple plans to include a 120Hz refresh rate in this year's iPhone 13 lineup, but exclusive to only the high-end iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max. The lower-end iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini are not expected to include ProMotion technology. For the iPhone 13 lineup, Apple is enlisting two separate suppliers for its displays.

For the LTPO displays on the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max, Apple will use panels produced by Samsung, which reportedly began production in May. On the other hand, for the lower-end iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini, which will feature LTPS displays, Apple will rely on LG.

For the 2022 iPhones, Apple is switching up the structure of its mobile lineup. Unlike the iPhone 12 and upcoming iPhone 13, which feature one 5.4-inch, two 6.1-inch, and one 6.7-inch model, the tentatively named "iPhone 14" series in 2022 will consist of two 6.1-inch and two 6.7-inch models.

With that new lineup, a new report from The Elec offers some color as to the state of Apple's display suppliers next year. The report says that LG, which currently only produces LTPS displays for Apple's low-end iPhones, will convert its production lines to supply Apple with displays capable of a 120Hz refresh rate.

If true, both of Apple’s main display suppliers, Samsung and LG, will be able to provide LTPO OLED displays, which may give Apple the option to include ProMotion technology across its entire ‌iPhone‌ 14 lineup.

While purely speculative, there are reasons to believe Apple may indeed go down this route. Currently, besides different screen sizes and finishes, the high-end and low-end iPhones share the same fundamental iPhone design. All models consist of the same notch-based design that first appeared in the iPhone X, making the only real differences between battery capacities and varying camera capabilities.

Next year, Apple could be planning its most significant design change to the iPhone in years, potentially abandoning the notch in favor of a "punch-hole" design for some models. According to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, some models of the 2022 iPhone series won't feature a notch but instead a "punch-hole display design" that's similar to some of Samsung's high-end Galaxy smartphones.

Kuo says the new design will debut in the high-end models at a minimum, possibly meaning the lower-end devices will retain the same notch-based design. In the iPhone 13 lineup, Apple will likely market the ProMotion display technology as the reason the higher-end iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max deserve their "Pro" nomenclature.

If the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max feature a "punch-hole" screen design, the high-end models of the lineup will be further differentiated from the non-Pro devices. That differentiation may provide Apple with leeway to expand the 120Hz refresh rate to all models without potentially devaluing the prestige its "Pro" devices hold.

Article Link: All iPhone 14 Models May Feature 120Hz ProMotion Displays

 

[I7guy]

Macrumors, you just gave me pause to not buy the iphone 13. Iphone 14 all the way! /s

 

[_Refurbished_]

The non-pro models are where I hover these days. Hoping this is true, as I’m not planning on replacing my XS Max this year.

 

[Marlon DLTH :)]

I think it’s just LTPO capped at 60hz for Always on Display like on the Apple Watch. AOD for all models, 120hz for Pro models. That’s what makes the most sense to me.

 

[Mojo1019]

iPhone 27 will make coffee if you manage to make siri works

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

This is a welcome and much needed feature across all the iPhones but ofcourse it will be specifically iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max model.

 

[mrat93]

give me an iPhone 14 mini or give me DEATH

update: ok guys, i get it. i’ll go make my bed now.

 

[Falhófnir]

So I guess economy of scale makes buying 100 million 6.1" 120Hz panels cheaper than buying 50 million 120Hz and 50 million 60Hz 6.1" Panels?

 

[Serban55]

All iphone 16 models will have 8 gb of ram

 

[VertPin]

give me an iPhone 14 mini or give me DEATH

It won’t be in your favor.

 

[6lack_excellence]

give me an iPhone 14 mini or give me DEATH

Better get your affairs in order

 

[JonGarrett]

There's no such thing as a pro motion display. It's just a 120hz display pro motion is just a marketing term.

These displays will be designed by and built by Samsung

 

[icanhazmac]

Wonder what model they will be up to when my 8 finally dies, until then I'm not really interested.

 

[jmgregory1]

I find it interesting how specs like the 120Hz refresh rate screens is a huge issue when someone puts it out there that they’re coming, yet living with the iPhone 12’s generates zero complaints from everyday consumers (myself included). I’ve had and have been using an iPad Pro 12.9” since 2019, so I know what it’s like to have a variable refresh rate screen, but with my iPhone (12 Pro Max), what I care about most is (1) battery life and (2) connectivity / call quality. Because my iPhone is my primary work phone, I don’t need a screen refreshing at a high rate, as there is no benefit for my use case. I‘m sure that changes if your phone is your only or main device for video content consumption where it might be noticeable, but even then, isn’t battery life more important than screen refresh?

 

[BGPL]

My pixel 5 work phone has a 90hz display I believe, and the S20/21 has 120hz. I wonder why Apple has chosen to wait so long for what could be considered fairly standard at this point? Especially since their product releases have been somewhat lackluster. This is true across the board, their flagship desktops and laptops are still at 60hz. This has a lot to do with why my new setup is a high-end mini with a third party ultra wide display with 165hz refresh.

 

[insomniac86]

give me an iPhone 14 mini or give me DEATH

Easily done, I can arrange that for you.

 

[armandxp]

I've just never really cared about this. Have it on my iPad Pro. Don't have it on my iPhone 13 pro max, and I don't even notice a difference. Scrolling is just fine to me on the iPhone. Nice feature for some I guess, and a welcome addition, but I could care less. Give me Touch ID on the screen or the power button. Smaller notch or no notch. Not complaining, my 12PM is perfect to me. LOL

 

[Act3]

I find it interesting how specs like the 120Hz refresh rate screens is a huge issue when someone puts it out there that they’re coming, yet living with the iPhone 12’s generates zero complaints from everyday consumers (myself included). I’ve had and have been using an iPad Pro 12.9” since 2019, so I know what it’s like to have a variable refresh rate screen, but with my iPhone (12 Pro Max), what I care about most is (1) battery life and (2) connectivity / call quality. Because my iPhone is my primary work phone, I don’t need a screen refreshing at a high rate, as there is no benefit for my use case. I‘m sure that changes if your phone is your only or main device for video content consumption where it might be noticeable, but even then, isn’t battery life more important than screen refresh?

I have the 11" ipad pro, yes I can notice the 120 hz on the iPad , but on the smaller screen with the iPhone 12 I don't miss it when I pick up my phone or even notice it is not 120.

 

[DotCom2]

I find it interesting how specs like the 120Hz refresh rate screens is a huge issue when someone puts it out there that they’re coming, yet living with the iPhone 12’s generates zero complaints from everyday consumers (myself included). I’ve had and have been using an iPad Pro 12.9” since 2019, so I know what it’s like to have a variable refresh rate screen, but with my iPhone (12 Pro Max), what I care about most is (1) battery life and (2) connectivity / call quality. Because my iPhone is my primary work phone, I don’t need a screen refreshing at a high rate, as there is no benefit for my use case. I‘m sure that changes if your phone is your only or main device for video content consumption where it might be noticeable, but even then, isn’t battery life more important than screen refresh?

I agree with everything you have said here. I too have 120Hz on iPad Pro and it's not *THAT* big a deal for me either.

 

[nwcs]

I’ve had 120Hz on my iPad Pro for some time. It’s a minor deal for me. It would not even make it to a list of nice things to look for - it just is.

 

[svish]

120Hz at cheaper price point will be good

 

[hagjohn]

Didn't they say that about the 12 phones?

 

[Anson_431]

I agree with everything you have said here. I too have 120Hz on iPad Pro and it's not *THAT* big a deal for me either.

Second you on that.

Yes, sometimes it could be a bit uncomfortable to look at when you scroll in a game at high speed, but it’s not big of a deal for me, and not I would be extremely upset that it doesn’t have 120Hz refresh rate (I’m still on my iPhone X, and owns an iPad Pro) even though it would be a nice feature in my next upgrade.

And might I just point out: sometimes it’s pretty SURREAL to see news about the phone coming the year after when we haven’t even gotten our first official glimpse on this year’s phone 😂😂😂

 

[shinkansenwarrior]

Mmm...so next year we see the non-pro 6.7 inch iPhone MAX which is the rumored SE3 Plus? How is the SE 3 series going to unfold here in 2022? Looks good to wait it out .... AGAIN!!!!
My 6S needs one more battery upgrade to survive the wait and retire as my dedicated iPod player.

 

[snipr125]

Only Apple would market 120 mhz screens as a 'Pro' feature, when sub £500 android phones have had this for the last coupe of years! Oh well, I suppose Apple will do it better of course!