Display panels that are apparently bound for the upcoming iPhone 7 handsets have appeared on Chinese social media — suggesting that the larger iPhone 7 Plus will boast a 2K or Quad HD display.
Photo: Weibo
Provided that’s true, this means a significant bump up from the 1080p panels currently used for the present-generation iPhone 6s. It also means that, contrary to popular opinion, iPhone users won’t be waiting until 2017 to get superior displays.
In addition to the 2K display for the iPhone 7 Plus, today’s Weibo leak also suggests that the smaller 4.7-inch iPhone 7 will include at lower resolution 1080p display. It additionally signals that at least one of these display panels is being made by JDI, whose name is visible in the picture.
As always, readers should take these rumors with a pinch of salt (silicon?) until Apple announces something definite about its new iPhones. However, with the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus unveiling now just one month away, we’re seeing more and more leaks emerge online.
How important is a display resolution bump for you with the iPhone 7? Leave your comments below.
Source: PhoneArena
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6 responses to “iPhone 7 Plus may be in line for Quad HD display”
I think it would be great. Apple’s displays have always looked good, but the resolution has always lagged behind Android. Despite what Apple might tell you, the 2K displays do look sharper.
No one including you can spot a difference between 1080p and QHD screen.
I don’t think it makes a very big visual difference considering the retina displays are so good. But, maybe there will be a bit more detail in a higher resolution display, I guess? It’s hard to say as I haven’t really seen anything that would count as a fair comparison (for example, the same image shown on both an iPhone 6s Plus and on another Android phone)…
I think what it really comes down to for Apple is practicality and price point. The current display is excellent and affords good power management and battery life while offering a good viewing angle, etc. It’s al all-around good display.
I think they’ll offer a higher resolution display when it works equally as well and looks equally as good as their current display.
Personally I am more interested in performance. A consistent 60 FPS in the OS at all times (like the old days) is key to a good experience for me. Since I’ve had an iPhone 6 Plus (and now 6s Plus), everything runs like shit. It’s choppy as hell many times – particularly when backing out of Safari. Meanwhile, my wife’s iPhone 6s runs very smooth at all times. Anyone that doesn’t believe can check out the comparison videos online that analyze FPS on the two devices.
I put this difference down to the extra horsepower (and RAM) that the 6s Plus needs to render at its higher resolution. Given that the new devices will finally have more RAM and probably the A10 processor, I would prefer that the extra horsepower go toward a smooth experience as opposed to pushing higher resolutions. IMO the resolution is good as-is.
I would like to see the bump in resolution. I do notice the difference when I switch between my nexus and iPhone.
I would love to see a 2K display make it’s way to the iPhone 7 Plus. More of an incentive to upgrade from my 6s Plus. After seeing some flagship Android phones recently I can see a big difference!