All New iPhone Models Now Feature ProMotion Displays

[MacRumors]

More than eight years after it introduced the technology, the entire new iPhone lineup features ProMotion display technology for the first time.

ProMotion is Apple's name for its adaptive display technology that makes motion on screen appear smoother and more responsive. Apple introduced ProMotion with the second-generation iPad Pro in June 2017.

On iPhones, ProMotion arrived later with the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max in September 2021. MacBook Pro models with Liquid Retina XDR displays also adopted ProMotion in October 2021.

Since the technology came to the iPhone in 2021, it has been reserved for the Pro models until now; both the iPhone 17 and iPhone Air feature ProMotion displays.

ProMotion works by allowing the screen to refresh up to 120 times per second when fast motion is shown, such as during scrolling or gaming, and dropping the refresh rate to much lower levels when the image is static to save battery life.

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[Ted_Appleseed]

Long overdue.

 

[kcwookie]

Well, it’s either wait for another year or find an iPhone Pro 16 Max quickly before they disappear. I’m not buying a phone with an aluminum case. I don’t care how strong the aluminum is, it’s not as strong as titanium.

 

[BabyBoii]

honestly probably the biggest announcement. 90% of iphone users should just get this phone.

 

[macduke]

This one deserves a hearty FINALLY.

 

[cjsuk]

Going from a 256Gb 15 Pro here to a basic 17 by the looks. No reason to buy the Pro as I have a mirrorless camera that covers the long reach if I need it.

Literally no difference apart from cost and weight and both of those are negatives for the Pro.

 

[uecker87]

I'm really interested in how good the new 'anti-reflective" coating is... Will it be on par with the S25 Ultra? If so, I'll upgrade. Otherwise I'm staying put this year.

 

[SactoGuy18]

The original rumor was that the iPhone 17 was going to be fixed at 120 Hz. Good thing iPhone 17 will get real ProMotion with variable fresh rate display.

 

[Carlson-online]

So the air's battery life is the same as the 16 Pros - thing i know what i'm getting !

 

[digimc]

That is the only feature I wish the 16e had when I bought it. Nice that entire lineup so far will have it. It will be curious to see if the 17e will have the feature when it comes out next year. My guess is that it most likely won't.

 

[BelgianChoklit]

Tu he regular iPhone 17 is a great deal, not sure if I'll get the regular or Pro

 

[maruyama]

iPad Air, I'm looking at you.

 

[Wayfarer]

Most beautiful, stunning line-up yet! /s

 

[Mrkevinfinnerty]

The standard phone is great value. I only ever bought the Pro for the better display.

 

[TheAppleGuySL]

Well, it’s either wait for another year or find an iPhone Pro 16 Max quickly before they disappear. I’m not buying a phone with an aluminum case. I don’t care how strong the aluminum is, it’s not as strong as titanium.

The Air is still an option for you

 

[Dianneeraser]

Well, it’s either wait for another year or find an iPhone Pro 16 Max quickly before they disappear. I’m not buying a phone with an aluminum case. I don’t care how strong the aluminum is, it’s not as strong as titanium.

The case material doesn’t matter.

 

[Twingo23]

iPhone 17, great with that display. Apple didn't raise the prices, I'm really surprised.

 

[Aleh]

The 17 is truly a great package this time. No huge reasons to get the Air or the Pros over this. And it’s the cheapest!

 

[q64ceo]

Cool! Bring it to all Mac models next, please.

 

[svish]

Great to see ProMotion for the base model and of course the always on display. Should have been there a few years ago!

 

[AHDuke99]

Surprised Apple did this honestly. ProMotion is the main reason why I stick with the pro models. Definitely considering an iPhone Air to upgrade from my 15 Pro

 

[abcmax]

The iPhone 17 will be a bestseller this year.

The starting price of the iPhone 17 Pro in the US is 38% higher than the iPhone 17 ($1,099 vs. $799). The price difference in Poland is even greater (5,799 PLN vs. 3,999 PLN). That's a whopping 45% more than the base model! I can see no reason to buy the Pro.

 

[MistrSynistr]

The 17 is truly a great package this time. No huge reasons to get the Air or the Pros over this. And it’s the cheapest!

Yep. I was all set to get my first Pro ever in BLACK. Saw the Pro line up and went...wat.

Then I cross referenced the 16, 17 and 17 Pro on the compare site on Apple and there is no reason to get a Pro over a 17.

 

[maxoakland]

That's a good change. It took too long, but that's typical these days

 

[ProbablyDylan]

Regular 17 is the one to get then. Took you long enough, Tim.

Now make a mini.