iPhone 13 Pro may get 120Hz display

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Apple has allegedly figured out how to make a battery-efficient 120Hz display on the iPhone 13 Pro series
The devices may use LTPO displays to enable lower power consumption
Both Front Page Tech and the Economic Times cautioned to take these rumors with a pinch of salt, as it is still early in the development process

If there was one thing Apple fans badly wanted with the iPhone 12 series, it was the adoption of a 120Hz display. It didn’t happen in 2020, but now further reports on possible iPhone 13 specs suggest that it could become a reality in 2021. As a refresher, 120Hz display technology makes everything you do using your device feel smoother and snappier - and Apple has used the technology on their iPad Pro range for the past few years.

According to Jon Prosser and the Economic Times, Apple has figured out how to make a battery-efficient 120Hz display on the iPhone 13 Pro series, which will be released to customers in late 2021. The Economic Times said that Apple will grant tech fans’ wishes and make a 120Hz display happen by using LTPO displays on some of the iPhone 13 models. Notable display analyst Ross Young previously reported that it is the “most important development” to anticipate from the upcoming smartphones - making the addition of Apple’s ProMotion technology possible.

These rumors also make sense, as the use of LTPO display technology will allow the same benefits to arrive on the iPhone due to its better battery efficiency. It has been said that in 2020, Apple’s decision against launching iPhone 12 with 120Hz was due to an inability to make 5G and 120Hz to work together in a battery-efficient way. Reports at the time showed increased battery consumption during initial testing.

Young’s report also suggests that Apple will maintain a four-device lineup for the iPhone 13 series. If the information from the specs sheet will be proven accurate, iPhone fans can expect similar screen sizes as well. They would all support 5G and have the same camera modules as well.

Both Front Page Tech and the Economic Times cautioned to take these rumors with a pinch of salt, as it is still early in the development process.

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Published to Apple Scoop on 24th November, 2020.

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