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Apple’s iPhone 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max models have introduced a new Low-Temperature Polycrystalline Oxide (LTPO) screen technology. While Apple has kept the feature exclusive to its Pro models for the time being, a new report from Display Supply Chain Consultants suggests that it could become available on all iPhone models by 2025.
LTPO technology, essentially a custom OLED display that offers a variable refresh rate instead of a fixed rate, allows for Apple’s ProMotion display technology. The iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max are the only models currently offering ProMotion, while the iPhone 14 and 14 Plus stick to the static refresh rate of 60Hz.
LTPO also plays a crucial role in power efficiency, enabling the iPhone 14 Pro to operate at 120Hz without severely impacting battery life. This also facilitates the Always-On Display used in the iPhone 14 Pro lineup by allowing the display’s refresh rate to drop down to 1Hz.
According to the Display Supply Chain Consultants report, LTPO will be incorporated into the whole iPhone lineup by 2025. The report notes that “In 2025, DSCC expects all Apple’s iPhone 17 models to adopt LTPO panels as LTPO capacity continues to rise and costs fall”.
It appears that the LTPO technology and associated features such as ProMotion and Always-On will stay exclusive to higher-end iPhone models until 2025. The report also reveals the future roadmap for iPhone display technology, including in-screen Face ID and camera technology.
Ross Young, an analyst at Display Supply Chain Consultants, has outlined the roadmap for non-Pro iPhones, which includes a notch and low-temperature polycrystalline silicon (LTPS) for 2021 and 2022, a pill-shaped display with LTPS for 2023 and 2024, and a pill-shaped display with LTPO for 2025 and 2026. By 2027, Young predicts that non-Pro iPhones will feature under-panel Face ID and a hole with LTPO.
On the other hand, all “Pro” models of the iPhone, which will feature LTPO display technology, will have a notch for 2021, a pill-shaped display for 2022 to 2024, an under-panel Face ID, and a hole for 2025 and 2026, and under-panel Face ID and an under-panel camera for 2027.
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While the report provides insight into Apple’s future plans, it’s important to keep in mind that these are predictions and could change based on several factors, including market trends and advancements in technology. Nonetheless, the roadmap serves as a fascinating glimpse into the future of iPhone displays.
