Appleis reportedly preparing to phase out 60Hz displays from its upcoming product lineup iPhone 17According to insider Ross Young (tweet deleted), as standard iPhone 17and ultra thin iPhone 17 Air They will feature displays with a 120Hz refresh rate. The move marks a major shift as Apple moves its entire iPhone lineup into an era of higher refresh rates that were previously reserved for the Pro models.

Apple’s standard iPhones are finally entering the high-refresh-rate era with 120Hz displays

While Apple’s standard models currently use a 60Hz refresh rate, only the Pro versions feature a 120Hz ProMotion display with an adaptive refresh rate that can go as low as 1Hz.

Expected to be in the series iPhone 17 like iPhone 17And iPhone 17 Air It will feature LTPO OLED panels that offer variable refresh rates and improved battery life. The panels are reportedly being supplied by Chinese display maker BOE.

In addition to the updated displays, the product range iPhone 17 The Plus model, which has been showing low sales figures, will be replaced by the iPhone 17 Air. The Air is expected to have a similar starting price to the iPhone 15 Plus (around $899) and feature a new ultra-thin design.

The iPhone 17 Air is positioned not as a flagship model, but as a stylish option that falls between the standards. iPhone 17 and Pro models. Designed for users who prefer aesthetics without needing the high-end features of the Pro models.

Meanwhile, the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max are said to receive even more display upgrades, including an under-display Face ID system that will reduce the size of the front-facing camera notch, similar to high-end Android devices. The iPhone 17 series is expected to launch in late 2025, continuing Apple’s trend of rolling out gradual but notable updates to its device lineup.