Apple brings 120Hz displays to all iPhone 17 models: report
Apple is expected to introduce its iPhone 17 series in the second half of next year. While there has been speculation that Apple would include a new iPhone 17 Air model in the lineup, a new report from South Korea suggests that all iPhone 17 models will come with an LTPO (low-temperature polycrystalline oxide) display with a high refresh rate. This would be a significant upgrade over the previous iPhone series. Apple typically only ships high refresh rate screens on the Pro models, with even the latest iPhone 16 and 16 Plus only offering a 60Hz panel.
Apple may bring 120Hz ProMotion displays to all iPhone 17 models
ETNews, citing industry sourcesreports that all models in the iPhone 17 range will feature LTPO displays sourced from Samsung and LG. The LTPO screen technology, which enables a high refresh rate of 120 Hz, is currently exclusive to the high-end Pro series. It significantly improves screen fluidity and responsiveness while scrolling, watching animations and playing games, while reducing power consumption.
However, this isn’t the first time we’ve heard about iPhone 17 screens. Ross Young of Display Supply Chain Consultants claimed in September that all models in the 2025 lineup will feature 120Hz ProMotion displays, including the non-Pro versions.
Apple has offered 120Hz displays, branded ProMotion displays, on its Pro iPhone models since 2021. It also enables an Always-on display feature. This year’s iPhone 16 has a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display, while the iPhone 16 Plus has a larger 6.7-inch Super Retina The iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max have 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch Super Retina XDR OLED displays respectively with a refresh rate of 120 Hz (ProMotion).
According to previous leaks, Apple will release a new ‘Slim’ or ‘Air’ variant, with the iPhone 17 series replacing the Plus version. The iPhone 17 Pro models are said to be powered by Apple’s A19 Pro chip alongside 12GB of RAM. The standard iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Air could run on an A18 or A19 chip with support for 8GB of RAM. All four iPhone 17 models could feature a 24-megapixel front camera.
