A recent report came out of Korea suggests that Apple is aiming to increase the display size of its upcoming iPhone 16 Pro models by using a new ultra-thin bezel technology.
Apple will use new Border Reduction Structure (BRS) technology to reduce the bezel at the bottom of the display, according to the report. This technology will accomplish its goal by coiling the inner copper wire into a much smaller unit.
Apple reportedly intends to use these borderless display devices throughout the iPhone 16 series, which is scheduled to be released in the second half of this year.
Previous attempts done by Apple to test similar technology have reportedly been hampered by temperature issues. However, the company now renewed efforts to adopt BRS technology will significantly reduce the temperature.
Last year, Apple managed to reduce the bezels of the iPhone 15 Pro model, using low injection pressure over-molding (LIPO), thus reducing the thickness of the display border to 1.5 millimeters, as opposed to about 2.2 millimeters of it iPhone 14 so contradicts model until it did.
Since the launch of the iPhone 12 model in 2020, Apple has made a few changes in iPhone screen sizes. However, this trend is set to change in 2024 with the iPhone 16 lineup. Notably, the iPhone 16 Pro model has a significantly larger display size compared to the current iPhone 15 Pro model.
Multiple reports claim that the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max will have slightly bigger displays, size about 6.3 inches and 6.9 inches respectively. By increasing the display size iPhone’s body dimensions will also slightly increase. This larger form factor will help Apple to put a bigger battery in the iPhone Chasis.
The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus are not expected to change their size, they will likely to same as their predecessor. However, with the release of the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Plus in 2025, Apple is also expected to introduce bigger 6.27-inch and 6.86-inch displays for its two flagship iPhone models.
