iPhone 17 Air to come with new type of OLED display for slim design: report | Tech Tips

The iPhone 16 series launched last month in India and globally, and leaks and rumours regarding the iPhone 17 series phones have started surfacing online. While Apple will likely launch the alleged iPhone 17 Air next year, a new report claims that this model will feature a new type of OLED display manufactured by a Taiwanese brand. Though not confirmed, the iPhone 17 Air might launch as the iPhone 17 Slim. Here are the details of the iPhone 17 Air.

iPhone 17 Air display details

• As per a report by DigiTimes, Taiwan-based semiconductor brand Novatek has stated plans to start mass production of OLED displays using TDDI (touch and display driver integration) technology.
• The new panel combines the touch sensor layer and the display driver into a single unit. This technology aims to streamline a thin design and improve functionality.
• The semiconductor company will start production in the second quarter of 2025. It is worth noting that the report notes that Apple may be among Novatek’s first customers, though that might just be speculation.
• Both companies haven’t confirmed that Novatek’s display will be equipped with the iPhone 17 Air. However, the production timeline and the anticipated launch of the iPhone 17 Air in the fall of 2025 hint that.

Notably, a recent report indicated that the iPhone 17 Air, along with the iPhone 17, will boast a 120Hz refresh rate with ProMotion technology, which suggests a significant advancement in display technology compared to the current iPhone 16 models, as they support only a 60Hz refresh rate. However, the upcoming iPhone 17 Air might require new display technology in order to accommodate the higher refresh rate.

iPhone 17 series: what to expect

• The alleged iPhone 17 Air or iPhone 17 Slim is expected to replace the Plus variant and will feature a slim design compared to other iPhones.
• The iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Slim might pack 8GB RAM. Meanwhile, the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max will come with 12GB RAM.
• Contrary to some reports, the yet-to-be-launched iPhone 17 series may not include the under-display Face ID technology.
• The iPhone 17 Pro Max might offer an upgraded cooling system that includes graphite sheets and vapour chamber technology for improved heat dissipation.

It is worth noting that these details regarding the iPhone 17 series are based on speculations. So, they should be taken with a pinch of salt.

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