The display is one of the most important things we consider when choosing a smartphone. It determines not only the image quality, but also the overall user experience. Apple has always been a leader in developing high-quality screens that offer bright colors, high resolution and excellent visibility in all conditions.

In this article, we will look at what displays Apple uses in its iPhone models, what their advantages are and how they differ from each other. If you are wondering which iPhone model to choose based on the screen, this information will be useful to you.

1. Retina Display

Apple introduced the Retina display for the first time with the iPhone 4 in 2010. The basic concept was clear - the pixel density should be so high that the human eye could not distinguish individual pixels from a normal distance.

Technology: LCD (IPS)
Resolution: varies by model
Density: over 300 ppi
Advantages:
✅ Bright and accurate colors
✅ Excellent readability
✅ Good energy efficiency

2. Liquid Retina Display

Liquid Retina is an advanced version of the Retina display used in the iPhone XR, iPhone 11 and some iPad models. It offers improved viewing angles and more natural colors.

Technology: LCD (IPS)
Resolution: e.g. 1792x828 on the iPhone XR
Supports: True Tone and Haptic Touch
Advantages:
✅ Better viewing angles
✅ More natural colors
✅ Lower price compared to OLED displays

3. Super Retina Display

With the iPhone X, Apple introduced the Super Retina display, which uses OLED technology and set a new standard for the quality of smartphone displays.

Technology: OLED
Resolution: e.g. 2436x1125 pixels on iPhone X
Contrast: 1,000,000:1
HDR support
Benefits:
✅ Deep blacks
✅ Impeccable contrast
✅ Lower power consumption in dark themes

4. Super Retina XDR Display

The next step in the evolution of Apple displays was introduced with the iPhone 11 Pro and further developed in newer models. Super Retina XDR offers even higher brightness and contrast.

Technology: OLED
Brightness: up to 1200 nits (HDR)
Contrast: 2,000,000:1
Supports: Dolby Vision and HDR10
Pros:
✅ Exceptional clarity and detail
✅ Impressive HDR effects
✅ Lower power consumption in dark themes

5. ProMotion Display (120Hz)

Starting with the iPhone 13 Pro, Apple introduced ProMotion technology, which offers a refresh rate of up to 120Hz. This significantly improves the smoothness of images and the user experience.

Technology: OLED (Super Retina XDR) + ProMotion
Smoothness: up to 120 frames per second
Adaptivity: adjusts the frequency according to the content
Advantages:
✅ Smoother scrolling and animations
✅ Faster response in games and work
✅ Optimized battery consumption

6. iPhone display comparison table

Display type

Technology

Contrast

Brightness

Special features

Retina

IPS LCD

~1400:1

~625 nits

True Tone

Liquid Retina

IPS LCD

~1400:1

~625 nits

True Tone, Haptic Touch

Super Retina

OLED

1,000,000:1

~800 nits

HDR10

Super Retina XDR

OLED

2,000,000:1

up to 1200 nits

Dolby Vision, HDR10

ProMotion Display

OLED + 120Hz

2,000,000:1

up to 1000/1600 nits

Adaptive Refresh

Finally, we can summarize that Apple has always relied on quality displays that provide a great visual experience. From the classic Retina LCD screens to the most modern Super Retina XDR with ProMotion, the company offers solutions for different user needs and budgets. No matter which iPhone model you choose, you can be sure of one thing - you will be looking at one of the best displays on the market.

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