New leaks suggest Apple might make an unusual choice for the upcoming iPhone 18. The company could use a less advanced screen. This might be a step back for a key phone part.
Supply chain reports hint that the basic iPhone 18 might use M12+ OLED material. This is a slight upgrade from the M12 used in iPhone 14 Pro. It's not the newest tech available. Samsung's Galaxy S23 series also used M12.
The higher-end "Pro" iPhone 18 models are expected to get newer M16 material. This would make the tech difference bigger. It would separate standard and pro models more, according to gizmochina.
Efficiency Over Visible Quality
This change is not about how the screen looks. It is about how much power it uses. Newer OLED materials can show the same brightness. They use less energy. This helps the battery last longer.
Using older screen material might use more power. This could reduce the benefits of the new processor. Users might not get the full performance boost.
Powerful Chip, But...
The iPhone 18 is expected to have the Apple A20 chip. This chip might be made using 2nm technology. This promises better performance and power efficiency.
However, if these leaks are true, the screen might be less efficient. This could affect the phone's real battery life. Daily use might suffer.
Apple might try to fix this. They could add a bigger battery. But this is seen as a temporary fix. It does not improve the core technology.
Growing Gap Between Models
This move raises questions about Apple's strategy. They seem to be widening the gap between standard and "Pro" versions. Apple has focused on adding more features to high-end models recently.
If this information is confirmed, choosing an iPhone will be harder. Users must decide between saving money or getting the latest tech.