Apple’s more affordable “e” series iPhones have always played it a bit safe with features, especially when it comes to displays. While many Android phones in the same price range already offer 120Hz panels, Apple has stuck with 60Hz so far. That might finally change.

A new report from ZDNet Korea suggests that Apple is planning to bring a high refresh rate display to the lineup with the iPhone 19e, expected around spring 2028. If that timeline holds, it means at least a couple more generations of the “e” series will continue without the upgrade.

The current iPhone 17e, which recently launched as a more accessible option in Apple’s lineup, still uses a 60Hz OLED panel. It also sticks to a single rear camera and a relatively modest battery, making it feel a bit behind compared to similarly priced Android devices. It gets the basics right, but it’s not exactly pushing hardware boundaries.

The reported upgrade for the iPhone 19e is more significant. Apple is said to be planning a 120Hz LTPO OLED display, which would allow the refresh rate to dynamically adjust between 1Hz and 120Hz depending on what’s on screen. That’s the same general idea behind ProMotion on higher-end iPhones, and it could make scrolling, animations, and overall responsiveness feel noticeably smoother.

As usual, Apple is expected to reuse parts from earlier flagship models to keep costs down. In this case, the panel could be borrowed from the iPhone 17 series: a 6.3-inch display with a resolution of 2,622 × 1,206, along with high brightness levels for HDR content. The shift from LTPS to LTPO would also help with power efficiency, which should translate to better battery life in everyday use.

Another likely addition is support for an always-on display, something that’s been limited to more expensive iPhones so far. With LTPO, the screen can drop to very low refresh rates, allowing it to show basic information without draining much power.

It’s still early, and plans could change, but the move suggests Apple is gradually bringing more premium features to its lower-cost models.

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