iPhone 17 may gain ProMotion on all models, no under-display Face ID on Pro

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The iPhone 17 generation could gain ProMotion support across the entire range, an analyst believes, though the future Pro models are not expected to get under-display Face ID.

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Long before the iPhone 16 hit retailer shelves, the rumor mill started to discuss the iPhone 17 generation. In X posts from one analyst, the next range's screens could offer a few more benefits to consumers.

A Thursday conversation between serial leaker Ice Universe and Display Supply Chain Consultants CEO Ross Young talked about the screen of the iPhone 17 range and their potential features.

Young offered in a series of replies that the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Slim will still have LTPO and 120Hz displays. This is certainly a reference to ProMotion, the adaptive refresh rate used by Pro models.

The mention of LTPO as well as the refresh rate may also indicate the addition of an always-on display.

Young does have a fairly good track record when it comes to display-related supply chain stories and features. His comments also echo earlier rumors about the models.

This includes claims about an always-on display made by Young in April, as well as Ice Universe's leak from July about ProMotion support.

Face ID confusion



Following the initial publication of this story, Young claimed there was a mistake in communication when it came to one feature.

Young offered in a series of replies that under-display Face ID wouldn't be on the iPhone 17 or iPhone 17 Slim, but would be in the Pro models. The technology would effectively make the camera invisible to users when not in use, hiding the camera and eliminating any punch-hole gaps in the screen.

In the same thread, Young added that under-display Face ID wouldn't be on the iPhone 17 or iPhone 17 Slim, but would be in the Pro models. The technology would effectively make the camera invisible to users when not in use, hiding the camera and eliminating any punch-hole gaps in the screen.

However, Young has since clarified his statement was to the wrong statement since he wasn't following the thread. The confusion was caused by Young responding positively to a post but placing it on another thread discussing under display Face ID and if it was on the iPhone 17 Pro.

Young categorically states he was trying to answer a question about LTPO, "not about under panel Face ID."

He also offers advice to himself: "Guess I should always read the thread before answering my notifications..."

Despite the confusion, the rumor mill has previously claimed that under-screen Face ID was on the way, but not until 2028 at the earliest.

Updated 3:46 Eastern: Clarification of Young's reply confusion.



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  • Reply 1 of 7
    apple4thewinapple4thewin Posts: 215member
    I wonder how they manage to keep selfies from suffering the same fate as other under-the-screen cameras
    Anilu_777
  • Reply 2 of 7
    Anilu_777Anilu_777 Posts: 568member
    I want the Dynamic Island features so I hope that continues. I use it all the time. 
  • Reply 3 of 7
    gatorguygatorguy Posts: 24,566member
    Yet another reason to wait for the 17-series. The iPhone 16 series adds so little that it just doesn't make much sense when 11 months away isn't that far. Next year is shaping up to be truly transformative in iPhone world. 
  • Reply 4 of 7
    CheeseFreezeCheeseFreeze Posts: 1,325member
    About time! Competition has had 120hz screens in the $800 price range for a while now.
  • Reply 5 of 7
    kiwimacheadkiwimachead Posts: 49member
    Pro convert since the 14, waiting out for a 17 Pro max as AI features should be dialed in by then... Even though the pro models are damn expensive and the standard iPhone is getting closer in its features, running a really busy small business I find the pro res screen, camera functionality, battery life, toughness of the phone body and screen have been game changers. 
  • Reply 6 of 7
    StrangeDaysStrangeDays Posts: 13,037member
    gatorguy said:
    Yet another reason to wait for the 17-series. The iPhone 16 series adds so little that it just doesn't make much sense when 11 months away isn't that far. Next year is shaping up to be truly transformative in iPhone world. 
    Depends what you value. Dedicated camera controls are something I wish I had every time I take a phone pic. And x5 optical zoom is a win for me. And non-destructive Photographic Styles. 

    And I *think* it’s the only model that can use the new Visual Intelligence feature (ie, the Humane Pin type of functionality) with the side button. 
    WhiskeyAPPLEcider
  • Reply 7 of 7
    nubusnubus Posts: 573member
    16 Pro gets 22.7% longer battery life than iPhone 16 for a 0.5% larger battery. The difference in energy efficiency seems to be Variable Refresh Rate (VRR).
    Would be nice if Apple made every iPhone 22% more energy efficient. Batteries, weight, cost could then be reduced (and margins kept). The displays don't need 120 Hz as 90 Hz would be a major improvement. Wonder why it didn't happen this year as the mid-tier Samsung Galaxy A22 (introduced June 2021) offered 90 Hz. Is Samsung mid-tier really 4 years ahead of iPhone just to protecty sales of iPhone Pro? Let us hope iPhone 17, iPad mini, iPad air etc. get VRR on their next update.
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