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Another leak points towards 120Hz ProMotion displays for the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max

By Anam Hamid

Published: Jun 26, 2020, 8:41 AM

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Another leak points towards 120Hz ProMotion displays for the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max

Well-known leaker Ice Universe has now reaffirmed earlier rumors that claimed the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max will come with 120Hz refresh displays. Earlier, it was reported that while the hardware of the two devices does support a high refresh rate, the final decision would be made based on its effects on battery life. Given Ice Universe's track record, we are inclined to believe that Apple has indeed decided to take the plunge.

A reliable source, if there is no accident, iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max have basically determined the maximum 120Hz refresh rate.
— Ice universe (@UniverseIce) June 26, 2020

This year, Apple might release four OLED iPhone 12 models. The higher-end variants, the 6.1-inch iPhone 12 Pro and the 6.7-inch iPhone 12 Pro Max, are tipped to offer twice the refresh rate of current iPhones.

Apple calls its 120Hz screens ProMotion displays and they are already there on the newer iPad Pro models. Some Android phones already support 90Hz and 120Hz display rates but Apple's implementation could be a little different. The refresh rate on the iPhone 12 Pro and Pro Max will likely be adaptive, which means it will dynamically change based on the content being displayed.

So, for instance, it will go from 60hz to 120hz when a user is scrolling and go down when static content is being viewed. This would conserve battery life, which is a major concern with phones that offer a high refresh rate.

The iPhone 12 will probably not come with LTPO panels

The upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 20 will likely have an upper hand when it comes to preserving battery life because of the LTPO tech, which would allow for variable switching. This means the screen will operate at 1Hz-120Hz.

That is the difference. LTPO can switch from 1Hz to 120Hz while ProMotion can only switch from 60 to 120. The power savings can be significant obviously from 60Hz to 1Hz.
— Ross Young (@DSCCRoss) May 11, 2020

The iPhone 12 Pro and Pro Max will probably only be able to switch between 60Hz and 120Hz.

So, to ensure that the higher-end iPhone 12 models are able to keep up with the ProMotion display and 5G, Apple is expected to equip them with bigger batteries. The iPhone 12 Pro will likely have a 4400mAh cell inside, which is around 500mAh more than the battery in the iPhone 11 Pro Max.

Additionally, the Pro models will likely support 10-bit color depth, which means they will be able to display more than one billion colors. For comparison, the 8-bit screen on the iPhone 11 Pro supports 16.7 million colors.

The 5.4-inch iPhone 12 and the 6.1-inch iPhone 12 Max will likely stick with 60Hz screens.

The Pro variants are expected to have a stainless steel body, 6GB of RAM, and a triple camera system with a LiDAR depth sensor. The iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Max, on the other hand, will likely have an aluminum design, 4GB of RAM, and a dual-camera setup.

All four models will probably have the A14 Bionic under the hood and they will be 5G-ready. Additionally, Apple might also release two 4G models, one of which might carry an LCD screen.

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Anam Hamid is a computer scientist turned tech journalist who has a keen interest in the tech world, with a particular focus on smartphones and tablets. She has previously written for Android Headlines and has also been a ghostwriter for several tech and car publications. Anam is not a tech hoarder and believes in using her gadgets for as long as possible. She is concerned about smartphone addiction and its impact on future generations, but she also appreciates the convenience that phones have brought into our lives. Anam is excited about technological advancements like folding screens and under-display sensors, and she often wonders about the future of technology. She values the overall experience of a device more than its individual specs and admires companies that deliver durable, high-quality products. In her free time, Anam enjoys reading, scrolling through Reddit and Instagram, and occasionally refreshing her programming skills through tutorials.