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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 multiple reports that Apple plans to include a 120Hz refresh rate in this year's iPhone 13 lineup. However, the technology is said to be intended only 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 began production in May. For the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini, which will feature 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" in 2022 will consist of two 6.1-inch and two 6.7-inch models.
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 opt for a “punchhole” design in 2022?
All models feature the same notch design, which first debuted with the iPhone X. The only real differences are the battery capacities and the different camera features. Furthermore, Apple could make a significant design change next year. Rumors suggest that the familiar notch could be replaced by a so-called "punchhole" design. Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has already suggested this. If this design change materializes, the new iPhone models would resemble some high-end smartphones in Samsung's Galaxy lineup. How Apple ultimately decides remains to be seen. (Photo by Denys Prykhodov / Bigstockphoto)
