For its iPhones, Apple offers the industry’s best displays in terms of brightness, color accuracy and refresh rate, which provides an exceptional viewing experience. The problem is that these are generally very energy-intensive screens, Apple could soon adjust this by integrating new display technology which already exists on the Apple Watch Series 10!
A screen that would strain the iPhone battery less
The latest iPhones benefit from a more efficient battery, but unfortunately, they continue to face a major challenge: the excessive energy consumption of certain components, in particular the 5G modem and the OLED screen. These elements which are essential for the user experience are among the most energy-intensive in the iPhone. However, Apple seems to have found a promising solution for the screen.
The Cupertino company plans to integrate LTPO3 display technology (recently introduced with the Apple Watch Series 10) into its future iPhones.
What is LTPO3 technology?
LTPO, an acronym for Low-Temperature Polycrystalline Oxide, is a type of TFT panel that combines two materials: an oxide and low-temperature polycrystalline silicon (LTPS). This unique blend optimizes energy consumption while improving display performance. In other words, if the iPhone adopts this display technology, there will be no sacrifice in screen quality and performance.
The LTPO3 has been specially designed to replace the traditional TFT reader with a more efficient version using oxide. Concretely, this allows faster refreshing in permanent display mode (Always-On), going from 60 seconds to just one second.
If Apple decides to integrate LTPO3 OLED panels into future iPhones, the advantages would be multiple:
- Improved autonomy : Thanks to better management of screen power consumption, iPhones could offer extended battery life without the need to increase the battery size.
- Better longevity : By reducing the energy demand of the screen, the overall wear and tear on the battery would be limited, thus extending the lifespan of the devices.
- Improved viewing angles : LTPO3 could also contribute to better visual quality, in particular by improving viewing angles.
Hello, Samsung?
Rumor has it that Samsung Display could be the manufacturer behind the LTPO3 OLED panels in future iPhones. The South Korean giant (already involved in the production of OLED screens for Apple) is a major player in the screen industry and could play a central role in this technological transition. In addition, Samsung Display has spectacular production capacities, attractive prices and above all has proven itself a large number of times in orders from Apple!
The big question remains whether the iPhone 17s will benefit from this advancement, or whether Apple will wait a few more years before integrating it into its smartphones. If the introduction of LTPO3 occurs as early as iPhone 17, it would strengthen Apple’s position in the market by offering improved battery life and unrivaled display performance. However, it is also possible that Apple reserves this technology for a later generation, preferring to further refine its performance before offering it to the general public.
