The iPhone 17 will get a larger display and ProMotion support
By ForGeeks Apple is preparing major changes for the iPhone 17 lineup, including an all-new iPhone 17 Air model. According to reliable sources, the base iPhone 17 won’t be without updates either: it will get a larger display and support for technologies previously only available for flagships.
iPhone 17 will get a 120Hz screen
According to a fresh report from analyst Ross Young, the base iPhone 17 will feature a 6.27-inch display – like the upcoming iPhone 17 Pro. That change means an increase in diagonal size from 6.1 inches in the iPhone 16 to 6.3 inches in the next generation.
This isn’t the first mention of a possible display increase for the base model iPhone 17, so the likelihood of this update is high. Moreover, the iPhone 17, according to sources, will get a screen with a 120Hz refresh rate and Always-On Display, which was previously exclusive to Pro models with ProMotion technology.
The iPhone 17 will get a 120Hz refresh rate and Always-On Display, which was previously exclusive to Pro models with ProMotion technology.
More features in the standard model
The combination of a larger display and ProMotion makes the iPhone 17 noticeably more appealing to a wider audience. Previously, users who wanted the 120Hz display and Always-On Display feature were forced to buy the more expensive Pro models. Now those features will be available in the standard model.
In comparison, last year’s iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max increased their screen sizes from 6.1 and 6.7 inches to 6.3 and 6.9 inches, respectively. However, the iPhone 16 and 16 Plus stayed with the same sizes, and it wasn’t until 2025 that Apple decided to expand the base lineup’s capabilities.
Perspectives on the iPhone 17
The iPhone 17 lineup promises to be one of the most significant for Apple in recent years. In addition to the base model with a larger display and ProMotion, the iPhone 17 Air is expected to replace the Plus version, and the remaining models will receive design and feature updates.
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