Emir BardakçıApple’s recent announcement regarding the introduction of 120Hz displays in the forthcoming standard iPhone 17 series, projected for release in 2025, represents a notable—if belated—development within the smartphone industry. Notably, Xiaomi first implemented this technology with the REDMI K30 in 2020, marking a five-year gap between the two manufacturers’ adoption of high-refresh-rate displays. This temporal disparity invites critical examination of innovation trajectories within the mobile sector.
iPhone 17 Standard: Incremental Evolution
As reported by IT Home, the standard iPhone 17 will feature a 120Hz OLED display, protected by Ceramic Shield. Unlike the Pro series, which features Apple’s ProMotion adaptive refresh technology, the standard model is anticipated to offer a fixed 120Hz rate. Additional specifications include the A18 processor (using the advanced 3nm N3E process), 8GB of RAM, a 48MP main camera, a 12MP ultra-wide lens, a proprietary Wi-Fi 7 chip, and reportedly enhanced MagSafe charging capabilities.
Xiaomi’s Early Adoption and Broader Accessibility
Xiaomi’s deployment of 120Hz displays in 2020, particularly in the REDMI K30, signified a strategic commitment to democratizing advanced display technology. Unlike Apple, which initially confined high-refresh-rate screens to its flagship Pro models, Xiaomi extended this feature across a broader product range, making premium display experiences accessible to a wider consumer demographic.
Implications for Consumers and the Industry
Apple’s adoption of 120Hz technology in its standard iPhone lineup may be interpreted as validation of Xiaomi’s earlier investment in display innovation. Consumers transitioning from Xiaomi to Apple devices will now experience comparable levels of display fluidity, eliminating a longstanding gap in user experience.
For Xiaomi users seeking further device optimization, tools such as the MemeOS Enhancer app—available via the Play Store—offer additional customization options, including the activation of hidden features and advanced system controls.
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thanks for the information, interesting in deed…
iPhone as, is, and will be crappy.
You want to see the iOS future?
Look at 6 years old Android …
are you sure they stick with iphone 17 instead of iphone 2026 just like macos 2026 possibly iOS 2026? I thought it would be the theme for upcoming apple products.
its a joke that iphone 17 newest phone is still releasing 8gb ram. phone.
Steve Jobs is laughing at us from the other world.
no I don’t believe so they won’t do that 😕
120HZ may be first started by Xiaomi, but the feature of high refresh rate, 90HZ was first started by OnePlus. Fast charging was first started by OnePlus. OnePlus is the pioneer of so many smart phone innovations, Now Parallel Processing for smooth animations and Aquatouch.