Rumor: iPhone 17 Line May Bring 120Hz ProMotion to All Models
Reports suggest Apple’s 2025 iPhone lineup — iPhone 17, 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max and the new iPhone 17 Air — could all feature 120Hz ProMotion (LTPO OLED) displays. If true, this would be the first time the standard iPhone receives the higher-refresh-rate screen previously reserved for Pro models.
Quick summary
- All models reportedly getting 120Hz ProMotion, improving smoothness for UI interactions and gaming.
- iPhone 17 may be slightly larger than the previous standard model; Pro/Pro Max could see material and battery changes.
- iPhone 17 Air is rumored as an ultra-thin model with a slimmed-down spec set (single camera, possibly eSIM-only) designed as a new ‘Air’ line.
Why this matters
ProMotion has been a Pro-exclusive differentiator for years. Bringing 120Hz to the standard iPhone could shift buyers away from Pro models unless Apple adds other differentiators (telephoto camera, larger display). For owners of older devices like the iPhone 12, this may finally be the upgrade that convinces them to switch.
Implications
- Apple may be repositioning its lineup (more focus on an iPhone Air tier).
- Pro models could lose some unique selling points if materials or exclusive features are scaled back.
- Price vs. feature trade-offs will become more important for buyers deciding between standard, Air and Pro models.
Sources & further reading
- Tom’s Guide — iPhone 17 rumors overview: https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/iphones/iphone-17-rumors-everything-we-know-so-far
- TechCrunch — iPhone 17 coverage: https://techcrunch.com/2025/09/04/iphone-17-the-thinnest-iphone-ever-and-everything-else-were-expecting-out-of-apples-hardware-event/
- Gadget Hacks — iPhone 17 Air details: https://apple.gadgethacks.com/news/iphone-17-air-revealed-ultra-thin-design-changes-everything/
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Questions or thoughts — will you upgrade when/if ProMotion comes to the standard iPhone? Leave a comment.