IPhone 13 notable changes

In recent times, more and more information about the iPhone 13 has been revealed and most of it still stops at the level of unconfirmed rumors. However, most sources are well-informed and many users believe that these changes will be introduced by Apple in the product line in 2021.

Design rabbit ears

Since the iPhone X generation started adopting a full screen solution, many users complained that the notch design is too bad, affecting the experience and at the same time expecting Apple to launch the iPhone with a camera. under the screen. However, after 3 years, including the iPhone 12 series, this design has not changed.

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But this year's iPhone 13, the Notch section design will be a bit different from the previous one. According to sources from the Chinese supply chain, Apple will launch four iPhones in 2021. Compared with the iPhone 12, the iPhone 13 is basically the same design. The height and width of the four iPhones is not expected to change, but the thickness could increase by 0.26mm, this person said.

Also, as Apple switches to covering the entire camera module with sapphire glass, the size of the rear camera module will increase by 0.9mm, however the lens protrusion will decrease. Similar to the iPad Pro 2020, the external module is a bit thick, but the protrusion is small in the lens design.

Japanese media Mac Otakra believes that the iPhone 13 Pro can use the same sensor-optical image stabilization as the iPhone 12 Pro. As for the front of the iPhone 13, the notch will be thin, but the length will not change as the receiver at the top of the screen will be moved to the chassis of the body.

Simply put, the iPhone 13's rear lens could follow the same design as the 2020 iPad Pro, and the roof on the front of the body will be thinner. From the above point of view, while the Notch design has yet to be completely eliminated, Apple is really thinking of a way to thin this area.

Monitor scan frequency 120Hz?

By 2020, 90Hz has almost become the standard configuration of flagship Android phones, and some models also use 120Hz or even 144Hz displays. Before that, Apple intended to equip 120Hz screens for all 12 series iPhones, but since there is no 120Hz driver chip, it can only be canceled in the end.

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However, the good news is that the iPhone 13 Pro series is expected to use a 120Hz display. According to the latest report from Korean media outlet TheElec, Samsung will become the exclusive supplier of the iPhone 13 Pro line with an OLED LTPO screen that supports a scan rate of 1-120Hz, which can save up to 15 devices. % Electrical Power.

By 2022, iPhone 14 will be equipped with 120Hz LTPO screen as standard from all vendors, Samsung and LG (LG has not provided in 2021 due to development orientation). The remaining two regular versions of the iPhone 13 will use a traditional LTPS OLED display with a refresh rate of only 60Hz. If the news is true, those who want to experience 120Hz screen on iPhone 13 may have to wait another year.

LiDAR decentralization

In terms of looks alone, the biggest difference between the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro is the rear lens section, which lacks a telephoto lens and a LiDAR module. However, this key difference will change in the iPhone 13 series.

According to Digitimes, the iPhone 13 series will be equipped with the LiDAR module as standard, but still only similar to the iPhone 12 Pro and there is no new upgrade. Apple has also reached an agreement with Sony on a commitment that LiDAR can be used for a minimum of 3 years on the iPhone.

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The main function of LiDAR is to accurately measure the distance between objects, while also providing users with a better AR experience. In fact, if Apple can equip the iPhone 13 series with a higher pixel scanner, it could provide more depth of field information for imaging systems like the ToF lens.

Is the iPhone 13 series faster?

The biggest highlight of the iPhone 12 series is the addition of 5G network support and the Qualcomm X55 base band. Now, when it comes to millimeter waves, one must mention the iPhone 13. According to Patentiy Apple, the iPhone 13 series will expand 5G millimeter wave technology to more countries, not just the US iPhone version.

In addition, a Taiwanese company called Qiqi is also taking orders for 5G millimeter wave antennas of the iPhone 13 series. It's worth mentioning that the company has always been collaborating with Qualcomm, covering products like 5G vehicles and Wi-Fi 6E, so this is information with basis.

More interestingly, the US iPhone 12 series antenna is manufactured by Japanese company Murata, and Qiqi is the second supplier of millimeter-wave antennas. Apple is looking for a large number of millimeter wave antenna orders and doubling the supplier of these components, which could mean that there will be more iPhone 13 series in different countries supporting the public. millimeter wave technology.

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Compared with Sub-6GHz, millimeter waves can provide users with faster 5G network. Despite the fact that millimeter waves are not yet widely available, this is a move ahead of technology and iPhone 13 users can get a true 5G experience.

In addition, Bank Barclays analysts said that the iPhone 13 series will support the Wi-Fi standard 6E in the 6GHz band, providing faster wireless speeds, while reducing interference from other devices in the house. and lower latency support. However, due to the newly confirmed Wi-Fi6E standard that has not been popularized quickly, the iPhone 13 series equipped with this technology is considered advanced.

Overall, the iPhone 13 series can use new technologies, but these so-called improvements are prerequisites for being in the ideal state. Currently, the only thing that can improve the experience is the 120Hz screen, if the battery life of the iPhone 13 series remains unchanged, the 120Hz screen could become a burden for users.

Kareem Winters

Update 13 January 2021