Leak may reveal a new iPhone 13 upgrade we’ve all be waiting for

The second-generation iPad Pro delivered an exciting screen upgrade that wasn’t available elsewhere in Apple’s ecosystem of iOS and macOS devices. It also wasn’t available on any competing devices. We're talking about the 120Hz refresh rate feature that Apple calls ProMotion. We’ve been waiting for ProMotion to make its way to the iPhone ever since, especially considering that most Android smartphone vendors have embraced higher refresh rates on their screens. It started with those gimmicky gaming phones with crazy specs. But then the 90Hz and 120Hz displays became mainstream and most Android flagships will now ship with high refresh rate displays. Some will say that Android needs the technology more than iOS, as Apple has managed a smoother software experience than Android. But there’s no denying that screens with higher refresh rates are appealing to buyers.

The problem with 90Hz and 120Hz screens is that they consume more energy than 60Hz panels, so they decrease battery life. Previous-generation phones like the Galaxy S20 and Pixel 4 proved that. Battery life is thought to be the reason the iPhone 12 series never got the ProMotion upgrade, although rumors around this time last year claimed that Apple was considering 120Hz screen tech for the handsets. More recently, iPhone 13 rumors claimed that Apple will use a new screen tech to bring 120Hz screens to the iPhone 13, but some of them said the iPhone 13 Pro Max might be the only handset to get it. Now, a new report says that more iPhone 13 devices might get the screen upgrade everyone's been waiting for.