Will iPhone 18e Have 120 Hz?
It was leaked that Apple will maintain the 60Hz screen technology in the upcoming iPhone 18e model and will not include the ProMotion feature. Here are the details of Apple’s display strategy.
Digital Chat Station, known for its reliable technology leaks, claimed that ProMotion screen technology will not be included in the entry-level smartphone iPhone 18e, which Apple plans to launch in 2027. According to the post made by the Chinese leaker on Weibo, the device will continue to use the LTPS TFT panel with 60Hz refresh rate used in the current iPhone 17e model.
Apple’s choice of this screen technology in its affordable iPhone series means that the device will lack the 120Hz ProMotion experience and always-on display feature. This shows that it falls behind the high refresh rate standards offered by Android Competitors in the similar price segment.
- The iPhone 18e model is expected to be produced with an LTPS panel with a 60Hz refresh rate.
- Apple does not include 120Hz ProMotion and always-on display technology in its budget-friendly models.
- The transition to LTPO panel technology is not expected to occur before 2028.
Apple continues to maintain cost stability by maintaining standard screen technology in its affordable devices.
Transition to LTPO Display Technology is Postponed to 2028
Apple’s transition to low-temperature polycrystalline oxide (LTPO) panels has become a closely followed topic in the technology world. Reports from Korea indicate that the Cupertino-based company is waiting for the fourth generation budget-friendly models to fully transition to this technology. LTPO panels both extend battery life and offer a smoother user experience, thanks to the ability to dynamically change the refresh rate of the screen between 1Hz and 120Hz.
According to analysts, this technological leap is directly related to the new generation ‘LTPO+’ display technology that Apple is working on. This new architecture aims to maximize power efficiency by using oxide semiconductors in both switching and driver transistors. It is stated that the company plans to reserve these advanced screens initially for high-end devices such as iPhone Air and foldable iPhone models.
Will Future Plans Meet Expectations?
Apple’s manufacturing strategy may change depending on whether ‘LTPO+’ technology is ready in time. If these new generation screens cannot go into mass production within the expected time, it seems possible that subsequent models such as the iPhone 19e will face similar restrictions. This proves that Apple is following a more cautious road map regarding screen technology in its affordable models.
The technology world is waiting for the date when high refresh rate will become standard in entry-level iPhone models.
How do you evaluate Apple’s insistence on 60Hz at a time when 120Hz screens are now considered standard in the market even on mid-segment Android devices? Do you think it is necessary for an affordable iPhone model to have a high refresh rate, or are battery life and price stability more important? You can share your ideas with us in the comments section.
