According to Instant Digital on Chinese Weibo, the iPhone 17 is said to have a more scratch-resistant screen with less reflection. Apple has been using the Ceramic Shield for the iPhone screen for several years. This makes the display better protected against bumps and falls.
Although Apple has provided the ceramic shield with a unique layer for scratch resistance, it is still susceptible to scratches. This may change with the iPhone 17 series.
More scratch-resistant iPhone display
According to a new rumor, Apple has invested billions in a new coating technology for future iPhone displays. This technology would reportedly make future screens more ‘scratch resistant’ and add a new anti-glare layer.
The rumor comes from the account Instant Digital on Weibo, which has previously shared accurate information about upcoming iPhone announcements. According to the source, Apple has developed equipment that adds a super-hard anti-reflective layer to the iPhone’s screen, which is also more scratch-resistant than before.
From the iPhone 17 series
Rumor has it that the technology was recently transferred to Apple’s supply chain partners in China. This suggests that the new technology won’t be ready in time for the launch of the iPhone 16. Instead, Apple is aiming for a debut of this technology in the iPhone 17 series expected in 2025.
Ceramic Shield
Since the iPhone 12 (Pro), Apple has provided the smartphone with a Ceramic Shield. This makes the screen less likely to crack if you drop the iPhone. The Ceramic Shield is created by combining glass with nanoceramic crystals, which are harder than most metals.
That may sound simple, but it isn’t. Because ceramic material is not transparent. By carefully choosing the type of crystals and the degree of crystallinity, Apple has succeeded in developing a unique combination of the hardness of ceramic and the transparency of glass. This makes Ceramic Shield extremely suitable for protecting the display, but apparently it can be even better. Especially the scratch resistance.