iPhone 17 is expected to offer Galaxy S24 Ultra display capabilities

The iPhone 17, the rumored Apple smartphone expected to arrive in 2025, may feature an upgraded display that brings two new improvements compared to previous models, according to people familiar with the matter. The iPhone 17 may feature a less reflective and more scratch-resistant screen, according to details shared by a leaker on Chinese microblogging service Weibo. Earlier this year, South Korean smartphone maker Samsung announced the Galaxy S24 Ultra with a Corning Gorilla Glass armored screen that offers the same features.

Tipster Instant Digital (translated from Chinese) said in a statement Weibo post There are reports that Apple has purchased coating equipment that is entering China’s iPhone supply chain but has been unable to produce the so-called iPhone 16 series in time, which is expected to be launched in the second half of 2024. Instead, the user claims that the iPhone 17 series will offer these improved display features.

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According to the tipster, the rumored iPhone 17 will feature a display with a “super-hard” anti-reflective layer. The company’s Ceramic Shield Glass technology, which is said to offer better drop protection, is also expected to get an upgrade, offering better scratch resistance compared to previous models.

This anti-reflective display technology sounds similar to the one used on the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, the company’s top-of-the-line smartphone model launched earlier this year. Galaxy S24 Ultra comes with Corning Gorilla Glass Armor protection, said to offer improved scratch protection and Reduce reflections more effectively Compared to other smartphone panels.

If the tipster’s claims are true, the iPhone 17 could offer improved visibility in bright lights and better scratch resistance compared to previous iPhone models. However, it’s also worth noting that the so-called iPhone 17 series is still more than a year and a half away from release, and there are currently no other details related to the phone’s screen specifications. More details about the iPhone 17 are expected to be revealed online in the coming months.