According to the report, the iPhone 16 Pro Max screens have not yet received the go-ahead, even if the majority of iPhone 16 screens appear to be on schedule. Such clearances are often obtained earlier in the year, so this delay is significant.
The upcoming months will see the release of the iPhone 16 series, and it appears that Apple has begun planning for it. With LG Display and Samsung, Apple’s usual display partners, hard at work creating screens for the new lineup, production for the displays of the standard models and the regular Pro version has already begun. A major problem, meanwhile, has been revealed by a new story from The Elec: Apple has not yet approved the iPhone 16 Pro Max displays. It is unclear if this delay will have an impact on the release of the iPhone 16 series.
According to the report, the iPhone 16 Pro Max screens have not yet received the go-ahead, even if the majority of iPhone 16 screens appear to be on schedule. Such clearances are often obtained earlier in the year, so this delay is significant.
Should leaks are trusted, Samsung may receive approval by the end of May, and LG by the middle of June. Interestingly, BOE, a different display manufacturer, has joined the team for the non-Pro models but is not involved in the Pro screen production.
June or July is when Apple’s normal production schedule begins. Thus, the business might still follow its customary launch schedule if the iPhone 16 Pro Max displays are approved before then. However, there is opportunity for conjecture and confusion given Apple’s lack of public statement.
It is expected that the iPhone 16 series would come with a number of improvements, including larger screens for the Pro models. The iPhone 16 Pro Max may include a 6.85-inch screen, although the iPhone 16 Pro is anticipated to sport a 6.27-inch screen. The bezels on both devices will probably be slimmer.
There are also rumours that the Pro models offer higher brightness levels. With a peak HDR brightness of 1,600 nits, the normal maximum brightness is predicted to approach 1,200 nits. This brings the peak HDR brightness in line with the current Pro models, and it is a 200-nit boost above the average maximum brightness of the iPhone 15 Pro.
The entire production timeframe may be impacted by the display approval delay, even with these encouraging advances. Apple’s capacity to launch on time depends on how quickly these approval-related matters are resolved. September of this year is anticipated to see the release of the iPhone 16 series.
