Multiple reports citing the same source, leaker Digital Chat Station, say Apple’s upcoming iPhone 18e will not include ProMotion or Always-On display features. The leaker claims the iPhone 18e uses a 6.12-inch OLED panel with a 60Hz refresh rate, based on a Weibo post about Apple’s 2027 product plans. In contrast, the reports indicate the broader iPhone 18 lineup may use higher-end display technology, including 120Hz ProMotion and Always-On on models above the low-cost tier.
One report adds technical context from earlier coverage: Apple is said to avoid LTPO panels until a later iPhone generation, with a transition expected around early 2028. It also points to possible development of a next-generation “LTPO+” display technology intended to improve power efficiency, which could affect when advanced refresh-rate capabilities move down to lower-priced models.
Together, the articles present the same core expectation—iPhone 18e remains at 60Hz—while noting that Apple’s display roadmap and specific timing for refresh-rate upgrades are not fully confirmed.
