Apple’s upcoming iPhone 16 series is attracting a lot of attention, but not necessarily for the reasons the tech giant would prefer. Rumor has it that both the iPhone 16 and 16 Plus will stick with a 60Hz display refresh rate, falling behind the 120Hz standard offered by many other flagship smartphones.
Apple is set to disappoint again with non-Pro iPhone 16 displays
This decision by Apple has been a point of discussion since the release of the iPhone 15 series, which also featured the same 60Hz refresh rate. Despite advancements like the Dynamic Island design in recent models, Apple appears hesitant to upgrade the refresh rate in its non-Pro iPhones.
Leaks from various sources, including South Korean tech site Naver and Twitter leaker @Tech_Reve, suggest that the iPhone 16 series won’t see an improvement in this aspect. This aligns with predictions from display analyst Ross Young, who suggests that Apple may only introduce high-refresh-rate screens to its base models by 2025.
The rumored screen sizes for the iPhone 16 series include a 6.12-inch display for the standard model and a 6.69-inch display for the Plus variant. In contrast, the Pro models are expected to feature slightly larger screens with 120Hz refresh rates, in line with current flagship smartphone trends.
This decision by Apple is surprising, especially considering that competitors like Samsung and Google have already adopted higher refresh rates in their flagship models, including budget variants like the Pixel 7a. Some Moto phones even offer 144Hz displays in the mid-budget segment. The persistence of a 60Hz refresh rate in premium models like the iPhone 16 and 16 Plus makes them outliers in the current smartphone market. While a 60Hz refresh rate isn’t inherently bad, it is noticeably lower than the standard found in recent flagship devices.
The reluctance to upgrade the refresh rate could be influenced by factors like cost and potential battery life trade-offs. However, it remains a significant point of contention for users who expect a smoother and more responsive experience from new models. As the industry moves toward smoother and more dynamic displays, Apple’s choice to stick with a 60Hz refresh rate in its upcoming models might be seen as lagging behind its competitors.
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