Apple will not include a crucial feature in the iPhone 16, reflecting one of its worst habits.

After five years of being an Android user, my curiosity led me to try an iPhone 15 for about a week. This allowed me to immerse myself again in the iOS ecosystem and provide a better perspective on the device. My overall impression of last year's base iPhone has been positive. Many changes have definitely occurred since my last connection with the iPhone 5S in 2019. Over the past decade, Apple has improved nearly every aspect of the iPhone, from screen size (from 4 inches to 6.1 inches) to battery life (from a few hours to almost all day) and connectivity, now with USB-C.

However, unfortunately, there is one aspect that Apple has not modified in these ten years, and which has also not been updated in the new iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus. In the world of Android, 120Hz displays have become standard for high-end phones, and budget models often include 120Hz or 90Hz screens. In contrast, 60Hz displays seem to have been reserved for tablets and very low-end phones. The iPhone 16 and 16 Plus, therefore, appear as exceptions in the current market.

ProMotion technology was introduced by Apple in the iPhone 13 Pro. Despite the criticism, including that from some reviewers before the launch of the iPhone 15, the debate regarding the lack of a high refresh rate display has been constant. Some users have noticed that the experience transforms significantly when using an iPhone with a 120Hz refresh rate, such as the iPhone 15 Pro.

Apple has the capability to create high-frequency displays, as demonstrated by the latest Pro models. Moreover, considering the smaller screen size, the benefits of a high refresh rate are perceived more intensely due to the smaller surface that needs to be accommodated to avoid choppy movements. This choice by Apple to maintain 60Hz displays in the more basic models appears to be a deliberate strategy to encourage consumers to opt for the more expensive versions, such as the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max.

This is an unfortunate approach, as, despite my positive impressions of the iPhone 15, it represents a clear differentiation that limits the capabilities of the entry-level model rather than enhancing those of the premium model. This approach is not exclusive to iPhones, as a similar trend can be observed in other Apple product categories, such as the iPad Air compared to the iPad Pro, and even in the RAM options in the more affordable MacBook Pro models.

I am not an Apple detractor; on the contrary, I have been an iPad user for a long time and switched to Mac last year. However, I believe that this trend is one of the brand's most questionable habits. Despite Apple's reputation for innovation, regarding refresh rates, it seems they are heading in the wrong direction.