According to a recent report by sisajournal, Apple is planning to use the new BRS (Border Reduction Structure) technology to reduce the bezel size on its upcoming iPhone 16 models. This technology allows for a borderless display by minimizing the bezel at the bottom of the panel through a unique copper wiring technique. While efforts have been made in the past to reduce bezels on all sides of smartphones, shrinking the bottom bezel has been particularly challenging. However, with advances in thermal control technologies, this limitless technology now appears to be more feasible.
Apple’s display suppliers, such as Samsung, LG and BOE, have already acquired this technology and are expected to incorporate it into the next generation of iPhone models. It is rumored that the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus will keep the same screens as the previous generation, while the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max could have slightly larger screens. Reports suggest that the iPhone 16 Pro will have a 6.31-inch display, and the iPhone 16 Pro Max will have a 6.91-inch display.
In addition to reducing the bezel size, Apple is also working on integrating the front camera below the screen using UDC (Ultrasonic Distance Sensor) technology. However, this effort has reportedly been delayed due to technical difficulties in implementing UDC behind an OLED display without compromising its functionality or image quality. Originally planned for release this year, it is now expected that this feature will be delayed until next year or even later, possibly after 2027.
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