- It is rumored that the iPhone 17 and the iPhone 17 Air have 120 Hz update rates
- However, this time we hear that they could not have promotional screens
- That would probably mean that they do not have a variable update rate, which could be bad news for battery life
For a long time we hope that the entire iPhone 17 series will obtain 120 Hz screens, with numerous sources that say that the base model will finally leave 60Hz screens in the past. However, a new leak slightly complicates this statement.
According to Refutable Leaker Focus Focus Digital (through 9to5Mac), the iPhone 17 base and the iPhone 17 Air will have 120 Hz screens, but unlike Pro models, these will not be promotion screens.
See, Apple equips its pro models with promotion screens, which, in addition to being able to reach 120Hz, can also increase to 1Hz. This means that the update speed is never higher than it should be, so the battery can keep when a high update rate is not needed.
And with an update rate of 1Hz, they can also admit the display function always on Apple (which would use a lot of battery if the update speed is attacked at a high level). But according to this source, the iPhone 17 air and the iPhone 17 will not have a variable update rate.
Not always on, and not enough resistance
Therefore, that would probably mean that the iPhone 17 Air and the iPhone 17 will not yet admit the display function always on Apple, but more problematic, it could also mean a reduction in battery life for both models. That is especially worrying for the air of the iPhone 17, which by virtue of being thin will probably will have a rather small battery to start.
But that makes me doubt this rumor. It could make sense that Apple does this with the iPhone 17 base, since it would be an update of specifications, but that still keeps it behind the pro models hit the air, however, it would surely be a sacrifice too large.
So, I hope this rumored update is fully incorrect or only reaches the iPhone 17 base, since in the iPhone 17 Air box, it could end up being more a reduction that simply equip it with a 60Hz screen.
