Although Apple will unveil the iPhone 13 series in less than three months, there are already rumors about the 2022 lineup. This time it's about the display.
There have been several reports that Apple is planning to incorporate a 120Hz refresh rate into this year's iPhone 13 lineup. But the technology is only intended for the Pro models. According to reports, Apple is using two different suppliers for its displays for the iPhone 13 lineup. For the LTPO displays of the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max, Apple will use panels from Samsung, which reportedly started production in May. For the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini, which will be equipped with LTPS displays, Apple will rely on LG. For the 2022 iPhones, Apple is changing the structure of its mobile lineup. Unlike the iPhone 12 and the upcoming iPhone 13, which have one 5.4-inch, two 6.1-inch and one 6.7-inch model, the series provisionally called "iPhone 14" will consist of two 6.1-inch and two 6.7-inch models in 2022.
iPhone 14: ProMotion technology for all models?
Well claimed The Elec reported that LG, which currently only makes LTPS displays for Apple's cheaper iPhones, will switch its production lines to supply Apple with displays that can achieve a 120Hz refresh rate. If this information is correct, all four iPhone 14 models could come with ProMotion technology. While this is a series of speculations, there are reasons to believe that Apple could actually go down this route. Aside from the different screen sizes and finishes, the high-end and low-end iPhones currently share the same basic iPhone design.
Will Apple use a “punchhole” design in 2022?
All models have the same notch design that debuted with the iPhone X. The only real differences are the battery capacities and the different camera functions. In addition, Apple could make a significant design change next year. According to rumors, the well-known notch could be replaced by a so-called "punchhole" design. Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has already suggested this. If this design change comes to pass, the new iPhone models would resemble some high-end smartphones from Samsung's Galaxy series. What Apple will actually decide in the end remains to be seen, of course. (Photo by Denys Prykhodov / Bigstockphoto)
