Apple may eventually use high-frequency displays on the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus, but previous rumors suggested that there may still be some differences between future panels and those on the "Pro" version. Fortunately, after some clarification, the rumor has been updated and BOE may end up offering LTPO 120Hz ProMotion displays for both models, but as you may have heard before, the manufacturer has had a pretty rocky few years supplying Apple and doesn't have the best record of consistent quality.
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MajinBu broke the news on X, but at the time he had not yet been contacted by Ross Young, founder and CEO of DSCC (Display Supply Chain Consultants), who has a surprisingly accurate track record on all monitor-related news. Private conversations between the two indicate that LTP OOLED technology may debut on iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus, but only if BOE can maintain the quality required by Apple.
Just a few days ago, it was reported that BOE had handed over iPhone15 and iPhone15Plus display orders to Samsung because it could not meet Apple's high-quality standards, and this is the LTPS panel. LTPOOLED screens cost more and are more complex to produce, and based on BOE's history, the Chinese manufacturer still has a long way to go to get orders from Apple. However, Ross Young said that the manufacturing cost of LTPO may drop next year, making it easier for Apple to use them on iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus.
The display analyst said earlier that Apple's original plan was to introduce LTPO Pro Motion displays to all iPhone 17 models in 2025, thereby removing the exclusivity barrier for the "Pro" model within a few years. However, starting in early 2024, these plans may change based on various factors, including BOE's ability to keep up with quality and quantity.