Apple is reportedly planning to bring a new display technology with the iPhone 17 Pro series. According to tipster Jukanlosreve on X, they will be using a new display technology called Low-Dielectric TEE.
Low-Dielectric TEE is said to make smartphone screens more efficient and durable. It will reduce energy waste, which means better battery life. And the display will be more durable so it will be more resistant to scratches and drops.
Apple is clearly focused on battery life here. Modern smartphones need to last a day of gaming, streaming and work and this new display tech will make that possible for users.
Exclusive: The iPhone 17 Pro series will feature a new technology called Low-Dielectric TEE.
Low-Dielectric TEE improves battery efficiency, maximizes display durability, and enhances overall performance compared to existing display technologies.
— Jukanlosreve (@Jukanlosreve) December 3, 2024
Apple has been refining its displays for a while now. They introduced OLED with the iPhone X, ProMotion with the iPhone 13 Pro for smoother scrolling, and Always-On Display with the iPhone 14 Pro. Low-Dielectric TEE will follow that trend by focusing on efficiency and longevity while still giving us those vibrant and bright screens Apple is known for.
Though the details are still limited, the idea is to make the internal materials of the display more power-efficient. So the iPhone 17 Pro can run apps and games longer without draining the battery as fast as before.
If this works, Low-Dielectric TEE might not be limited to the iPhone. Apple can use it on iPads or MacBooks to make those devices more power-efficient and durable. It might even come in smaller devices like the Apple Watch, where every bit of battery life counts.
The Low-Dielectric TEE will probably make its first appearance in the upcoming iPhone 17 Pro lineup at Apple’s September event. If the reports from Jukanlosreve are accurate, this could be one of the standout features of the new iPhones.
In related news, Jukanlosreve clarified that Low-Dielectric TEE is not the same as LTPO+. LTPO+, which is an unannounced display technology, will likely debut in the iPhone 18 Pro in 2026.
