Reports from industry insiders suggest that the standard models of Apple's iPhone 15 will not feature an LPTO display. This indicates that the devices will likely not support ProMotion and always-on display options, as found in Apple's Pro models. It is disappointing news for fans of the brand who were hoping for these features in the upcoming release.
Apple's iPhone 15 to Miss Out on ProMotion and Always-On Display Features in Standard Models: Insider Reports
Apple's upcoming iPhone 15 models are unlikely to feature LPTO displays, which means that they will not support ProMotion and always-on display options. The LPTO technology was introduced with the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max models, and it enables ProMotion refresh rates that range from 1Hz to 120Hz. This adaptive refresh rate technology offers a more responsive and smoother experience, particularly for gaming and video content.
However, according to an industry source cited on the Korean Naver blog, only the Pro models in the iPhone 15 series will feature LPTO panels, indicating that ProMotion will remain exclusive to Apple's high-end models. This also means that the always-on display option will also be limited to the Pro models since it requires the 1Hz refresh rate capability of the updated LPTO panels to prevent significant battery drain.
The Naver blog's industry source supports the view of display analyst Ross Young, who predicts that production scale constraints will limit Apple from bringing LPTO panels to the entire iPhone 15 series. Additionally, Ming-Chi Kuo, a respected analyst, claims that BOE, Apple's supplier for the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus, will not have the production capacity for mass shipments of LTPO displays until 2024 at the earliest.
On a positive note, all iPhone 15 models will feature a more power-efficient OLED display driver chip manufactured based on a 28nm process, which is an improvement from the 40nm process used in current models. This chip will result in reduced power consumption and longer battery life for the iPhone 15 series.
In conclusion, while the iPhone 15 series may not support the latest display technology, the devices will still offer improved performance and battery life compared to their predecessors.
