Rumors suggest that the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Air will feature 120Hz ProMotion displays, a long-awaited feature for non-Pro models. This move is attributed to LG Display's increased production of LTPO OLED panels, which enable the 120Hz refresh rate. Only LG and Samsung Display currently meet Apple's specifications for these panels, with BOE falling short.
iPhone 16 or 16 Plus owners might not like all these iPhone 17 rumors claiming the base iPhone 17 model and the iPhone 17 Air will support 120Hz refresh rate (ProMotion). It's the one feature so many people want from Apple's cheaper iPhones, one that buyers have been waiting for years. Some of them buy the iPhone Pro or Pro Max phones solely for ProMotion. They might think Apple keeps ProMotion exclusive to the more expensive models to make more money.
Nobody would blame them considering that many mid-range Android phones feature displays that support 90Hz refresh rates or the full 120Hz. But the real reason Apple hasn't brought ProMotion to the non-Pro iPhone 16 models but plans to do it with the non-Pro iPhone 17 versions isn't just about upselling the Pros. It's also about something not all iPhone buyers think about: Apple's complex supply chain and the availability of screen supply that matches its massive needs. A new ETNews report says that LG Display increased its smartphone OLED production plan for 2025 to mid-to-late 70 million units, up from 55 million in 2023 and 70 million units this year. LG will supply LTPO OLED panels to Apple, including the iPhone 17 models. Those LTPO OLEDs make the iPhone's dynamic 120Hz refresh rate possible. It's the screen tech Apple uses inside iPhone Pro models to ensure battery life doesn't take a hit. The report says that only LG and Samsung Display have been able to manufacture LTPO OLED panels according to Apple's specifications for the iPhone. BOE's LTPO OLED tech isn't up to standards, so the Chinese screen maker is left out of the iPhone 17 supply. As a result, both LG and Samsung will increase the LTPO supply for the 2025 iPhones. That's why LG decided to increase OLED production for the year. There's another important detail in the report. ETNews says that LG is supplying OLED panels for the iPhone 16 series without production issues, which is why LG is able to increase production to satisfy Apple's need
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