Apple consistently embraces the latest technology to distinguish its devices. The development process for Apple products involves meticulous attention to detail to achieve excellence.
We’ve witnessed Apple utilize cutting-edge technology to create unrivaled high-end devices. The introduction of the LTPO screen technology in the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max marked a significant start in this trajectory.
The LTPO (Low-Temperature Polycrystalline Oxide) screen technology, utilized in premium smartphones and smartwatches, is an advanced iteration of OLED technology. It enhances power efficiency by dynamically adjusting refresh rates based on the content displayed on the screen.
According to analysts at Display Supply Chain Consultants, the LTPO feature will remain exclusive to the iPhone Pro models for the next few years before expanding to lower-tier models. Their report also outlines a comprehensive roadmap detailing Apple’s iPhone display technology advancements up to 2027.
Currently, only the iPhone 14 Pro Max and iPhone 14 Pro offer ProMotion technology, enabling a variable refresh rate of up to 120Hz for smoother interactions, while the iPhone 14 Plus and iPhone 14 maintain a static refresh rate of 60Hz. The integration of LTPO technology contributes significantly to power efficiency, facilitating features like Always-On display with refresh rates as low as 1Hz.
Display Supply Chain Consultants anticipate that LTPO panels will be incorporated across the entire iPhone lineup by 2025, driven by decreasing production costs. As a result, features like Always-On display and ProMotion are likely to remain exclusive to higher-end iPhone models until 2025.
Ross Young from DSCC has outlined a roadmap for future iPhone displays, focusing on in-screen Face ID and camera technology. The roadmap for non-Pro iPhones is as follows:
- 2021: Notch, LTPS
- 2022: Notch, LTPS
- 2023: Pill, LTPS
- 2024: Pill, LTPS
- 2025: Pill, LTPO
- 2026: Pill, LTPO
LTPO technology is slated for implementation in certain Pro models according to the following timeline:
– 2021: Notch
– 2022: Pill
– 2023: Pill
– 2024: Pill
– 2025: Under panel Face ID + Hole
– 2026: Under panel Face ID + Hole
– 2027: Under panel Face ID + Under Panel Camera
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