The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus might be the last non-Pro versions of Apple’s handset lineup to ship without high refresh rate displays, as a rumor claims that the company is bringing this technology to the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus next year. However, the term ProMotion was not mentioned in the rumor anywhere, suggesting that there may be differences separating the entire 2024 lineup once more.
Rumor does not clarify if the iPhone 16 or iPhone 16 Plus will share the same 120Hz panels as the Pro variants
The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus could offer smoother scrolling and fluid animations as Apple is rumored to switch to higher frequency displays, according to a rumor posted on X by Majin Bu. The tipster clarifies in a follow-up post that he has not stated that the new iPhones launching in 2024 will feature a 120Hz refresh rate, but it is possible that Apple uses a 90Hz panel while keeping the Pro versions exclusive to the 120Hz displays.
We have talked about the Apple Vision Pro’s refresh rate being limited to 96Hz, and that is only enabled when watching movies, so there is a possibility that the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus only get a 90Hz upgrade. According to Ross Young, who has a solid track record regarding the display technology that Apple uses in a variety of products, the California-based giant will introduce LTPO technology to all iPhone 17 models in 2025.
The earlier report suggests that the non-Pro 2024 versions may stick with LTPS panels, the same as the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus, to save on costs, but a potential refresh rate bump to 90Hz can mean that Apple will have an excuse to charge millions of customers extra. Then again, we have heard those pricing rumors before, and the company only introduced a $100 hike to the iPhone 15 Pro Max, and that too, while you giving twice the internal storage.
Apple’s plans regarding the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus may change with time, so it is recommended that our readers treat this information with a grain of salt. A significant number of changes may arrive before the new year starts, and we will have all of those updates ready.
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