Rumors persist of iPhone 13 Pro with LTPO 120Hz display

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In his latest video, Jon Prosser cited recent reports that said 120Hz panels are indeed coming to 2021 iPhones.
Analysts say the power consumption caused by 120Hz may cause Apple to choose an LTPO display for the two top-tier models.
An LTPO display will also allow Apple to vary the refresh rate as low as 1Hz, or ‘always-on’.
Samsung Display and LG Display are said to be the Prime suppliers for iPhone 13 series.

120Hz was rumored to come with the iPhone 12 series last year, but as we all know, that didn’t pan out. But this time, more credible analysts and leakers have backed up the rumor. In his latest video, Jon Prosser (reliability: 88.46%) cited recent reports that said 120Hz panels are indeed coming to 2021 iPhones — but probably only for the two top-tier models.

According to recent supply chain reports, Samsung Display and LG Display are said to be the Prime suppliers for iPhone 13 series — which are expected to use Low-Temperature Polycrystalline Oxide (LTPO) displays. Analysts say Apple has gone with LTPO to evade the power consumption caused by 120Hz. By doing so, the company aims to get the best of both worlds.

Further, the LTPO backplane will also allow Apple to vary the refresh rate as low as 1Hz. This not only creates the possibility of an always-on display, it also ensures you get more screen-on time. We saw this on the Apple Watch 5 and Apple Watch 6.

So far, iPhone 13 series is on course to launch around September 2021 and is already rumored to bring improvements like an upgrade in ultra-wide lens, A15 bionic chip, up to 1TB storage and possibly a smaller notch. There have also been several reports of an upcoming Touch ID revival.

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Published to Apple Scoop on 5th January, 2021.

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