According to new information from Korean leaker yeux1122 (via Revegnus), the standard iPhone 16 coming in 2024 may still feature older display technology.

Specifically, according to these sources, the basic iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus displays are expected to have a refresh rate of 60 Hz. Apple introduced a 120 Hz ProMotion display on the iPhone 13 Pro in 2021, but it remained a Pro iPhone feature all the way up to the current iPhone 15 Pro model. Instead, the base model is left with an older, smoother, less efficient display refresh rate.

The cheaper Apple iPhone 16 model also uses the same LTPS display technology as the iPhone 15 and previous iPhones, rather than the LTPO display that the Pro model uses to enable a 120 Hz refresh rate.

Details from yeux1122 also claim that the sizes of the iPhone 16 and 16 Plus will not change from the current 6.1" and 6.7" seen on the iPhone 15 models. However, the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max are said to increase in size to 6.3" and 6.9" respectively, which Revegnus and yeux1122 support.

Yeux1122 also claims that there will be "partial" and "total" improvements to the display components of the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro models, respectively. Details on which components this will cover are unclear, but we speculate that these will be upgraded display layers and accompanying circuitry that may affect qualities such as brightness, color accuracy, and power efficiency

Finally, the leaked information is, that both the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro will feature the Dynamic Island notch, as seen on this year's iPhone 15 series. Apple is said to be working on a single-punch hole camera design for future Pro iPhones, including a prototype of the iPhone 16 Pro, but it is doubtful this will be ready in time for next year.

Speaking as someone whose job is to review cell phones, it is ridiculous that Apple is clinging to such outdated display technology in 2023. The catch is that Apple can effectively get away with it thanks to its large established user base, the enthusiasts most likely to care about their phone's refresh rate will likely buy a Pro model, and the more common user will be the current iPhone are not likely to care about the difference when looking to upgrade,

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It's hard to ignore how bold this is compared to Android phones, where even devices under $500 offer refresh rates of at least 90 Hz. But if you want a new iPhone but don't want to spend more than $1,000, this is unavoidable. But for buyers who are willing to settle for a used or refurbished model, we recommend at least looking at the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro models side-by-side with Apple's latest models to see if the new chips and camera technology are worth sacrificing in exchange for a nice, smooth ProMotion screen. We recommend that you do so.

With the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro expected to arrive next September, there is plenty of time for rumors. Hopefully, other upgrades to the basic iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus, such as the currently rumored new capture button, will ease the pain of another year of being stuck with a 60Hz display.