The iPhone 17, arriving in 2025, promises to be Apple’s most innovative and complete standard model to date. For the first time, technology ProMotionuntil now exclusive to the Pro versions, could be available across the entire iPhone line, leaving behind the traditional 60 Hz panels and marking a before and after in the user experience.
This is what the rumors claim, which are becoming more and more strong. However, the news does not stop there. Keep reading and discover everything new we know.
Goodbye to 60 Hz and ProMotion screens
According to reports from well-known leaker Digital Chat Station, backed by supply chain materials, the upcoming iPhone 17 and the rumored “iPhone 17 Air” will include screens with a 120Hz refresh ratea significant jump compared to the 60 Hz that we still find in the current iPhone 16 and 16 Plus.
The secret behind this change lies in the adoption of low-temperature polycrystalline oxide panels, a technology that Apple already uses in the Pro models. These panels allow variable refresh rates, from 1 Hz to 120 Hz, which not only improves the fluidity of the interface and videos, but also opens the door to functions such as the Always-On Display.
Currently, standard iPhones use low-temperature polycrystalline silicon panels, which are limited to 60 Hz. The arrival of the new type of panel will not only take the user experience to another level, but will also optimize energy consumption, an advantage key for Apple’s most affordable devices.
The ProMotion inclusion across the entire iPhone line represents a change in strategy by Apple. Until now, 120 Hz technology has been one of the big differentiators of the Pro models, offering smoother scrolling, greater haptic response, and a more immersive viewing experience.
With this update, users of standard models will be able to enjoy the same display quality as iPhones high end. In addition, the variable refresh rate will allow the screens to adapt their performance according to the content displayed, reducing battery consumption in basic functions such as displaying notifications.
What will the iPhone 17 be like?
Although there are still months to go before its launch, scheduled for September 2025the rumors around the iPhone 17 have generated great expectation. In addition to the LTPO and ProMotion displays, Apple is expected to introduce a slimmer design in the new “iPhone 17 Air.”
As for cameras, it is speculated that the entire range will include advanced sensorscontinuing the gradual improvement we saw in the iPhone 15 and 16.
For his part, Ross Young, analyst at Display Supply Chain Consultants, supports the leaks about ProMotion screens and assures that this will be a turning point for standard Apple devices.
With the arrival of ProMotion to the iPhone 17, Apple seems to be listening to its users and closing the gap between the standard and Pro models. This change will not only improve the user experience, but will also make basic iPhones much more competitive against to other brands on the market.
