Standard iPhone 17 models may also get 120Hz ProMotion display

According to various rumors, the standard iPhone 17 models will have a 120Hz display. At the moment, only the Pro models have a screen with a higher refresh rate of 120Hz, all other devices use a 60Hz screen.

This would concern the iPhone 17 and iPhone Air, which are expected in the autumn of 2025. Many users have been complaining for several years that standard devices still use 60Hz. A higher refresh rate of a screen makes the images smoother.

Refresh rate of a screen

Every screen has a certain refresh rate, also called a refresh rate, and indicates how often the pixels in the screen can be refreshed per second. This is expressed in hertz (Hz). A standard LCD screen has a refresh rate of 60Hz. This ensures smooth images, but can sometimes be uneasy for the eye.

Standard iPhone 17 models may also get 120Hz ProMotion display

For this reason, there are now more and more screens on the market with a higher refresh rate. For example, Apple uses a ProMotion display with a refresh rate of 120Hz for the iPad Pro, MacBook Pro and iPhone Pro.

The screen is therefore rebuilt twice as many times with a maximum of 120 images per second. The visual result of this is that all moving elements move much more smoothly across the screen and it becomes calmer for your eyes.

iPhone 17 with 120Hz display

Only the iPhone Pro models currently have a 120Hz screen, the other devices have a refresh rate of 60Hz. Still, we will go to reportedly From the iPhone 17 onwards, all models will be equipped with a ProMotion screen with support for 120 Hz refresh rates, according to reliable screen analyst Ross Young.

Other products with 90Hz display

An anonymous source has contacted Myke Hurley and Jason Snell of the Upgrade podcast. The source reports that Apple is currently developing a 90Hz screen for use in the iPad Air, iMac and Studio Display. All good devices that fall in the range between entry-level models and premium devices. For that reason, Apple would like to give the screen a boost.

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