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iPhone 17 series may feature high-refresh rate

displays for all models

Currently, the iPhone 16 Pro models are equipped with OLED displays capable of high refresh rates

OUR BUREAU standout benefits of the Pro variants, but it appears
Apple might soon expand this technology to the
San Francisco, CA
entire iPhone 17 series.
pple is reportedly considering a major In February, MacRumors reported that Ap-
change for its upcoming iPhone 17 series ple might use LTPO display technology across all
Aby bringing its high-refresh-rate OLED dis- models in the iPhone 17 lineup.
plays, currently exclusive to the “Pro” models, to This speculation was reinforced by another re-
the entire lineup. According to a recent report ob- port in September, which also suggested that the
tained by MacRumours, the base iPhone 17 model iPhone 17’s entire range could feature ProMotion
may feature a high-refresh-rate display which is a displays, allowing for smoother refresh rates at
key feature currently reserved for the iPhone 17 120Hz or higher, a feature that’s currently exclu-
Pro variants. Apple is reportedly preparing to equip all models in the iPhone sive to the Pro models.
This rumour is in line with previous leaks and In contrast, the standard and Slim models may
insights from Apple’s supply chain. 17 lineup with a 24MP front-facing camera (Agency photo) have 8GB of RAM, which would still be a substan-
MacRumors noted that the source from which tial upgrade over current base models.
the reports were obtained has a history of accu- equipped with OLED displays capable of high re- Another major upgrade could be the iPhone
rately predicting Apple’s hardware upgrades, in- fresh rates, thanks to Apple’s use of LTPO (Low-Tem- 17’s camera system. Apple is reportedly preparing
cluding details about the iPhone 15 series camera perature Polycrystalline Oxide) technology. to equip all models in the iPhone 17 lineup with a
sensors and the iPhone 12’s display panel. As per MacRumors, this allows for variable 24MP front-facing camera.
While the current leak lacks specifics, it aligns refresh rates that adjust based on what’s being dis- This would represent a significant leap from
with earlier whispers regarding Apple’s future played on the screen, enabling smoother scrolling the current 12MP front-facing camera found in
plans for the iPhone display lineup. and better power efficiency. most iPhones today.
Currently, the iPhone 16 Pro models are It’s a feature that has become one of the (With agency reports)

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