All iPhone 17 models in Apple’s upcoming iPhone 17 lineup will use the same Samsung high performance “M14” OLED display panel currently being used in the iPhone 16 Pro lineup, according to the Weibo-based leaker Instant Digital.
Samsung’s “M” series of OLED panels are designed for use in flagship smartphones, while “14” refers to the number of high-performance materials used to produce the panels. The panel was used in Apple’s iPhone 16 Pro models, and delivers a 30% increase in brightness along with improved longevity compared to the previous M13 panel.
Apple is likely using the M4 panel due to its plans to expand ProMotion to all iPhone 17 models, allowing for up to a 120Hz refresh rate to provide smoother scrolling and video content. Previously, only “Pro” models in Apple’s iPhone lineup have boasted this feature.
ProMotion would also allow the the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Air to ramp down to a more power-efficient refresh rate as low as 1Hz, providing the option for an alway-on display.
