Base iPhone models will get 120Hz refresh rates only in 2025, claims analyst Ross Young

iPhone 120Hz refresh rate and under-display technology

Since adding the functionality in 2021, Apple has limited high refresh rate screens to iPhone Pro models. Currently, the base models of iPhones have a 60Hz display, and the future vanilla iPhone 15 is believed to have the Dynamic Island, which is a Pro-exclusive feature currently. However, according to the analyst, the iPhone 17 will include the 120Hz refresh rate and the Dynamic Island. It is worth noting that premium mid-range Android phones already feature 120Hz displays, which is a huge dent for Apple.

On the other hand, as per the analyst, the upcoming iPhone 17 Pro and the iPhone 17 Ultra, expected to be launched in 2025, will come with under-display Face ID technology and will house a punch-hole on the front for selfies. This design approach is projected to last until 2027’s “Pro” iPhone models, such as the iPhone 19 Pro and the iPhone 19 Ultra, which is expected to have a genuinely “full-screen” look, with the facial recognition sensors and camera buried under the display.

Upcoming iPhone 15 series

The upcoming iPhone 15 series is expected to be launched in the second half of this year, including iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max, likely to be renamed iPhone 15 Ultra.

A recent report says the upcoming iPhone 15 Pro will cost more than other “Pro” models. This means that Apple may be thinking about raising the price of the iPhone 15 Pro for the first time since the iPhone X came out. Additionally, the iPhone 15 Pro Max/Ultra is expected to beat the Xiaomi 13 and the Samsung Galaxy S23 to become the smartphone with the thinnest bezels ever.