Actually, you read the headline correctly. Even before the anticipated release of the iPhone 16 series, there’s already a significant rumor circulating about the future iPhone 17 in 2025.
potential display upgrade for the iPhone 17
According to a recent post on the Chinese social network Weibo by Instant Digital, a well-known source for leaking iPhone information, Apple has reportedly developed a new display technology for the upcoming iPhone 17. Particularly, it’s a technology that has the potential to significantly minimize reflections and scratches.
According to Instant Digital, Apple has made significant investments in coating equipment in Japan, which has now been transferred to China’s supply chain. However, it seems that the iPhone 16 series is struggling to meet the demand. The iPhone 17 series will feature an incredibly durable outer glass with an anti-reflective layer. The durability of the iPhone 17 series might surprise you with its enhanced scratch resistance.
There are a few aspects to consider in this situation. First, let’s discuss the reported “anti-reflective layer.” It’s always great to see further improvements in the visibility of iPhones in direct sunlight, as they already do a commendable job in this area. However, what really excites me is the mention of the iPhone 17 series being “more scratch-resistant.”
Since its release last September, I’ve been using the iPhone 15 Pro Max as my daily smartphone. However, I’ve noticed that its screen has accumulated quite a few scratches. All of these changes are purely cosmetic and have no effect on my phone usage, but there are numerous alterations that I despise wholeheartedly. Last year, I encountered a situation that closely resembled the one I am currently facing with the iPhone 14 Pro. The Ceramic Shield glass Apple has utilized on its iPhones since 2020 has proven to be quite effective in preventing shattering. However, it has consistently fallen short in terms of its ability to resist scratches. If Apple is making efforts to enhance this feature for the iPhone 17, consider me on board.
It’s interesting to observe the resemblance between this new display technology and Corning’s Gorilla Armor glass, which made its debut on the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra this year. According to Corning, Gorilla Armor significantly reduces reflections, boasting an impressive 75% reduction. It also claims to be more than four times as scratch-resistant and up to three times more drop-resistant. When he tested it in January, Prakhar Khanna from Digital Trends praised Gorilla Armor as a significant enhancement for the Galaxy S24 Ultra.
Given the current timeline, it’s challenging to predict the validity of this rumor regarding the iPhone 17 in the upcoming months. However, if this is indeed a feature Apple is developing for the 2025 iPhone, I’m eagerly anticipating its release.
