Update: iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max may also come with a 48MP main camera lens, as well as 8GB of RAM. That could make them a real Apple powerhouse.
The iPhone 14 is still a long ways out, but rumors about it have already started swirling. In this case, we might know a bit more about Apple's future display plans, notably for the iPhone 14 Pro models. This could spell the end of the dreaded notch, which we've had since the iPhone X in 2017.
Korean publication The Elec reported that Apple will use a hole-punch cutout for the front camera in the iPhone 14 Pro, much like you see on the best Android phones. This simply means that the display takes up almost the whole front of the phone except for a little hole for the camera lens.
This all-screen experience has led some to say that many top-tier Android phones look better than even the latest iPhone 13. We'll reserve our own judgement, but you can decide for yourself. That said, this report lends credence to some of the iPhone 14 renders we've seen recently.
HIAA is the most advanced hole-punch methodology right now, which uses a laser to drill between two of the OLED production steps. It's apparently difficult to pull off, but Apple has historically wanted the best for its phones — which the consumer usually ends up paying for.
The Elec noted that the base model iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Max will continue to have a notch for Face ID. But The Elec also said that the Pro models will continue to have variable refresh rate LTPO tech in combination with the OLED panels.
