Apple's next iPhone could come with big benefits, thanks to the AMOLED screen

[Mr.Karizmatic]

 

Early excitement about the next generation of the iPhone is building months before an expected northern autumn debut.

 

Analysts expect Apple to release three iPhones this year, but the one getting the most attention is a rumoured super-premium model to celebrate the iPhone's tenth anniversary. And, for that phone, Apple is expected to change the type of screen the iPhone uses.

 

Now, you say, "The type of screen? I'm really supposed to get excited about that?" And I hear you. But when you consider how much time you spend looking at a phone screen, this could be a meaningful change.

 

So, here's a quick look at what you need to know about what it means if Apple switches from its current liquid crystal display (LCD) screens to a type of organic light-emitting diode (OLED) screen called AMOLED.

 

 

 

The essential difference between an LCD screen and an AMOLED one is the presence of a backlight. The LCD screens currently on Apple's phones have a backlight that's always shining behind the screen. AMOLED screens, however, don't need this additional layer; the pixels that make up the images on the screen light up whenever electricity passes through them.

 

Thanks to that difference, AMOLED screens can be very thin, which means you can make thinner products. They also naturally provide more vivid colours, which is a reason that television makers have been pushing OLED in its various forms for their big screens.

AMOLED screens, in particular, boast even greater control over each individual pixel — which means better contrast for the viewer. In certain situations, these screens can also improve battery life. 

Because there's no backlight, AMOLED screens can be more energy-efficient when the user is viewing darker subjects, allowing the phone to shut off pixels and stop drawing power.

So why hasn't Apple switched to AMOLED yet? After all, Apple competitors such as Samsung and LG already have these screens on their smartphones.

 

LCD screens have their own advantages, of course, otherwise Apple wouldn't have stuck with them for so long. In general, they produce truer-to-life colours than AMOLED screens. They also tend to be easier to see in direct sunlight than AMOLED screens, and are brighter overall thanks to the backlight.

In my opinion, Apple's LCD screens are also easier to see from multiple angles than AMOLED-screen smartphones — although it can depend on the device. LCDs are also cheaper to produce.

It's also not that easy to make the complex AMOLED screens, particularly on the scale that Apple makes iPhones. That could explain why most Apple fans expect that only the highest-end phone will have the new screen.

Some analysts have warned that, even with just one of the three expected models changing technology, there still may not be enough iPhones with the new screens to meet demand.

 

And then there's the cost. The switch to AMOLED has also been cited as a reason that the price of the high-end iPhone may jump above the $US1000 ($1303) mark. Beauty, even in a mass-produced world, does not come cheap.

Still, the expense may be worth it, especially as people shoot more photos and videos. Social media and streaming services are now some of the biggest reasons we use our smartphones, and Apple knows that.

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[Wooter]

Hmmmm just got myself a Iphone 7... 

[Mr.Karizmatic]

i shall get iphone8 once it comes out and hope it is way better. now using iphone 6 and works good .

[schNee]

i love the iPhone s because its small as the 5 but technic of 6. 

don't want to have a bigger one

[Wooter]

i love the iPhone s because its small as the 5 but technic of 6. 

don't want to have a bigger one

 

I hate a 5s for years, never wanted bigger, but got a 7 for my new contract... Got used to it in 2 weeks. Whenever i grab my old phone it feels so odd and small

[JOHNNY008]

I have 5SE, and it is small, but perfect in hand, you can do all with 1 hand... for me one of the best iphones, due to its small display but cool hardware...

[Gengis]

The AppleInsider reported this today. Interesting.

 

Rumor: Apple to launch 'iPad Pro 2,' red iPhone 7, 128GB iPhone SE at March event

 

In addition to new iPads, Apple is also expected to unveil a high-capacity 128-gigabyte iPhone SE -- as well as a potential (Product)Red iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus -- at a media event in March, a new report claims.

 

Citing an unnamed source, Macotakara reported on Monday that the minor changes to the iPhone lineup are expected to take place at an iPad Pro-focused event in March.

 

The event is expected to be headlined by three new iPads, most notably a 10.5-inch model that could be the new flagship design. It's believed that the 2017 "iPad Pro 2" will come in sizes of 12.9 and 10.5 inches.

 

Apple is also expected to offer a more budget-priced 9.7-inch iPad, which could replace the iPad Air 2 at the low end of the company's tablet lineup.

 

Monday's report suggested that Apple could also introduce a 7.9-inch iPad Pro, but that would contradict earlier rumors suggesting the iPad mini is not due for a refresh. The company's smallest tablet has not been updated since late 2015.

 

Macotakara has reported on a red colorway option for the iPhone before, but previously suggested Apple could hang on to that until the launch of an "iPhone 7s" later this year. Adding a new color mid product cycle could be a way for Apple to juice sales of the iPhone 7 months before the anticipated refresh.

 

As for a 128-gigabyte iPhone SE, that would be something of a surprise, since earlier reports claimed Apple would not refresh its diminutive handset this year. A capacity bump would suggest that Apple will stick with the same components, including an A9 processor and the lack of a 3D Touch display, as the iPhone SE that debuted in 2016.

 

Currently, the iPhone SE maxes out with 64 gigabytes of capacity, priced at $449.

Edited February 21, 2017 by Gengis

[Mr.Karizmatic]

red iphone, i just hope its not as bad as rose gold color, and i hope they reduce the price , cause alot of them are turning from iphones cause of not huge changes in phone but in price the changes are alot.

[Gengis]

red iphone, i just hope its not as bad as rose gold color, and i hope they reduce the price , cause alot of them are turning from iphones cause of not huge changes in phone but in price the changes are alot.

Reduce the price ? IMO that wont happen. Apple is the high end product line + Q4 2016 was its best ever.

 

Gengis

[Mr.Karizmatic]

Reduce the price ? IMO that wont happen. Apple is the high end product line + Q4 2016 was its best ever.

 

Gengis

 

 yeah inded it was. I m an apple guy been using it from iphone 4 . but dam those prices like too much. i know apple quality is one of the best in all stuff but for that price i can buy 2 good mobiles . but dam apple is apple .