5 Exciting iPhone 17 Leaks That Will Make You Skip iPhone 16
Apr. 9, 20241. 120Hz Always-on Displays Across the Lineup
Apple introduced the LTPO technology on the iPhone 13 Pro models to enable the ProMotion feature. Then, it enabled a lower refresh rate to introduceAlways-on displays on the iPhone 14 Pro models.The Pro models got a nice, much-needed upgrade, with the standard models still crying in the corner. This year, Apple will launch the iPhone 16 and 16 Plus with the outdated 60Hz displays only. So, if you’re planning to buy one, we might want to reconsider and wait for a year or splurge on the flagship iPhone 16 Pro models.
Interestingly, with the iPhone 17 series,Apple is rumored to bring the 120Hz ProMotion Always-on Display technology across its entire iPhone lineup. Yes, the long wait will finally come to a nice end.As per the latest reports,the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Plus will boast OLED displays with the LTPO technology, marking the arrival of ProMotion displays on the vanilla iPhone models.
The ProMotion display tech will allow iPhone 17 and 17 Plus to ramp up to a 120Hz refresh rate for buttery smooth scrolling and transitions, whenever necessary. Also, the display can move down to a power-efficient 1Hz refresh rate, allowing for an Always-on display that shows glanceable information like date & time,lock screen widgets, and more, even when the device is locked. This is unarguably one of the biggest reasons to wait for next year’s iPhone 17 and 17 Plus models.
Right from when theiPhone 16 news and leaks first surfaced on the horizon, there were rumors that Apple had plans to revamp the size of its flagship models. This year, Apple is likely to launch the iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max with bigger display sizes. The iPhone 16 Pro is rumored to go from 6.12 inches to 6.27 inches. Whereas, the maxed-out iPhone 16 Pro Max is tipped to be the largest-ever iPhone with a massive 6.86-inch display. For reference, the current iPhone 15 Pro Max has a 6.69-inch display.
Imagine an iPhone with a complete edge-to-edge screen experience with no notches. Gorgeous, right? Well, this imagination might turn into reality with the iPhone 17 Pro models. I know this feature was previously teased for the iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max, but sadly, that’s not happening. An embedded Face ID underneath the iPhone’s display has been in the works for some time now. I have heard about this feature numerous times in the past.
TheiPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max are expected to be the first iPhones to rock an under-display Face ID. With the Face ID components hidden under the display, we’ll get to enjoy an edge-to-edge screen with no notches. The only external indication of the Face ID would be a circular cutout for the selfie camera. This is definitely one of the most exciting iPhone 17 Pro features that will make you skip the iPhone 16 Pro models this year.
While Apple made amazing upgrades to the rear camera, the selfie camera remained the same. Apple launched the iPhone 11 with a dual rear camera housing a 12MP wide and a 12MP ultrawide sensor. There was a 12 MP front-facing camera for selfies and video calls. Last year with the launch of iPhone 15 series, Apple made a huge, surprising transition to the 48MP wide camera sensor on the vanilla models. The Pro models already have this sensor since the iPhone 14 Pro models.
The much-rumored iPhone Ultra has been in the news for almost a year now. Launched with the iPhone 11 series, the iPhone Pro Max is Apple’s highest-end model. It’s anticipated that the giant has plans to come up with a new top-end signature model. The iPhone Ultra would sit at the top, over the iPhone Pro and Pro Max models. Initially, the iPhone Ultra was expected to arrive with the iPhone 15 series. Unfortunately, that was a no-show.
Then, there were rumors that Apple would definitely add an Ultra model to its iPhone 16 series. Again, due to unknown reasons, we don’t see this happening this year. Also, theearly iOS 18 codesdidn’t provide any references to the iPhone 16 Ultra’s existence. The code contains references to four models, which possibly are iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, and 16 Pro Max.
So, if you’re waiting for the iPhone 16 Pro Max thinking it would be the highest-end Apple flagship, you might want to hold on for now. The iPhone 17 series might bring the flagship killer of your dreams.
Are you planning to buy an iPhone 16 model? Do you think it’s worth waiting for the iPhone 17? I’d love to know your thoughts in the comments below.
