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Samsung Reportedly Begins Production of 120Hz Display for Upcoming iPhone 13 Pro Models

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Samsung has begun production of LTPO displays for the upcoming iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max, which will support a high refresh rate of 120Hz, while LG has begun production of LTPS displays for the lower-end models of the 2021 iPhone lineup, according to a new report from The Elec.

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Apple was widely rumored to introduce its ProMotion technology, which first debuted in the 2017 iPad Pro, to its iPhone 12 lineup this year. ProMotion allows the display to have a higher refresh rate of 120Hz, compared to the current maximum of 60Hz. However, despite the avalanche of rumors leading up to the 2020 iPhone launch, Apple decided not to include a 120Hz display for the iPhones.

Looking towards the iPhone 13 expected in the second half of this year, Apple is planning to introduce a 120Hz display for the highest-end models of the lineup, according to credible Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.

The Elec reports that Samsung and LG have independently kick-started OLED production for the upcoming iPhone lineup ahead of schedule, at the behest of Apple. Due to the global health crisis last year, the iPhone 12 was severely delayed, and Apple is looking to mitigate any potential delays for the 2021 iPhones.
This is a month faster than for the iPhone 12 last year. Apple launched iPhone 12 later than usual due to problems with procuring components for the phones from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Samsung Display began production for the OLED panels to be used in iPhone 13 mid-month. LG Display began production recently, people with direct knowledge of the matter said.

Samsung began organic material deposition a week earlier than LG. For the module process, where the panel is finished, Samsung’s started around ten days earlier than LG.
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The iPhone 13 is rumored to include several new features alongside a 120Hz display for the higher-end models. According to current rumors, the new lineup will feature a smaller notch, with a slightly thicker overall design and larger camera bumps. You can catch up on the latest iPhone 13 rumors and leaks using our guide.

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I would like to see Apple get to a point where they can make their own screens and won't have to sub it out.
Kinda silly to ultimately be supporting your No 1 competitor.
I guess that's why they are always copying each other too.
No charger? Fine. Let's both do that.
Locked phone with no battery access? Fine. Let's both do that.
They both dominate the world.
 
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SnakeEater1993 said:
I am waiting for comments from people who said last year that 120 hz are useless and and a marketing gimmick...Now all of a sudden they are excited for this.
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I said that last year and I stand by my statement. On such a small screen, ProMotion is not going to make any real difference, except in the mind of those who purchase the device.

I am getting the mini again.
 
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blazerunner said:
Why do iPhones get this before desktops and laptops?
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Because iPhones drive the most revenue and profit... and volume. The volume of the iPhone means the cost of the tech can be drawn down more quickly over a shorter period of time. Desktops and laptops wouldn't generate the volume to drive component costs lower. Apple's panel component pricing with Samsung has been based on purchases of guaranteed quantities that come with financial penalties if the quantities aren't met. Phones get them closer to meeting the requirements. Desktops and laptops would not.
GtrDude said:
I would like to see Apple get to a point where they can make their own screens and won't have to sub it out.
Kinda silly to ultimately be supporting your No 1 competitor.
I guess that's why they are always copying each other too.
No charger? Fine. Let's both do that.
Locked phone with no battery access? Fine. Let's both do that.
They both dominate the world.
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Apple could have gotten into manufacturing a long time ago. They smartly didn't and probably never will. Manufacturing is a cost intensive, usually low margin endeavor that would eat into Apple's profits quickly. It only works at really high volumes. Volumes that Apple couldn't meet with their own products. We all know Apple wouldn't be manufacturing for others. It's the reason Samsung supplies panels for so many different vendors. It's the reason LG does all the OLED panels for every TV vendor. It only makes sense with a large customer base.

Manufacturing facilities have to be maintained and that maintenance costs... a lot. Apple doesn't have those costs on their books and, as I said, I doubt they ever will. It makes not sense for them to carry that kind of overhead.
 
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