iPhone 18e Won't Get ProMotion Display, Says Leaker
Apple’s budget iPhone 18e drops ProMotion, signaling a shift in display tech for entry-level models
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The brief
Apple’s upcoming iPhone 18e will reportedly skip the ProMotion adaptive refresh rate display, according to multiple leaks. Coverage suggests the device will share screen specifications with the iPhone Air 2, including a standard 60Hz panel.
This marks a departure from recent trends where even mid-range iPhones adopted ProMotion technology. Sources including *Apple World Today*, *AppleInsider*, and *MacRumors* cite an unnamed leaker confirming the omission. *Notebookcheck* and *GSMArena.com* expand on the claim, framing it as a downgrade for Apple’s lowest-cost model.
If confirmed, the move could signal Apple prioritizing cost-cutting for the entry-level line while reserving ProMotion for higher-tier models. Watch for official announcements or additional leaks detailing other iPhone 18-series specs, particularly the iPhone 18 and Air 2 displays, which may influence consumer expectations for 2027.
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Quick answers
Why is the iPhone 18e dropping ProMotion?
Coverage does not yet specify Apple’s reasoning, but leaks suggest a focus on reducing costs for the budget model.
Will the iPhone 18 or Air 2 include ProMotion?
Leaks indicate the iPhone Air 2 may retain ProMotion, but details for the iPhone 18 remain unconfirmed.
Is this a permanent change for Apple’s budget phones?
Coverage does not establish long-term implications, but the move could set a precedent for future entry-level iPhone displays.
Coverage (5)
- Apparently, the upcoming iPhone 18e won’t have a ProMotion display. Apple World Today · 11h ago
- No ProMotion for iPhone 18e, claims leaker AppleInsider · 11h ago
- Apple's cheapest iPhone will stick to one of the worst displays in 2027. Leaker tips iPhone 18 to iPhone Air 2 specs Notebookcheck · 11h ago
- iPhone 18, iPhone 18e, and iPhone Air 2 screen specs leak GSMArena.com · 11h ago
- iPhone 18e Won't Get ProMotion Display, Says Leaker MacRumors · 11h ago
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