{"id":253287,"date":"2026-05-22T10:47:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-22T14:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/22\/smartphone-displays-are-heading-two-different-ways-due-to-the-iphone-which-one-will-you-choose\/"},"modified":"2026-05-23T08:40:12","modified_gmt":"2026-05-23T12:40:12","slug":"smartphone-displays-are-heading-two-different-ways-due-to-the-iphone-which-one-will-you-choose","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/22\/smartphone-displays-are-heading-two-different-ways-due-to-the-iphone-which-one-will-you-choose\/","title":{"rendered":"Smartphone displays are heading two different ways due to the iPhone, which one will you choose?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Smartphone displays are heading two different ways due to the iPhone, which one will you choose?<\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.phonearena.com\/news\/smartphone-displays-heading-two-different-ways-due-to-iphone_id180581<\/a><\/p>\n

Publish Date: 2026-05-22 10:47:00<\/a><\/p>\n

Source Domain: www.phonearena.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Smartphone displays for the coming generations are reportedly heading in two different directions. The standard and widely accepted aspect ratio for phones might not reign supreme for much longer, but is the alternative a better solution or is it just a new fad?<\/p>\n

Two new display types<\/h2>\n

According to a new report (translated source<\/span>), smartphone manufacturers are researching two new types of displays for upcoming smartphones. One is a shorter, wider display, and the other is inspired by next year\u2019s iPhone 20 Pro.The shorter display will resemble the external displays of phones like the Huawei Pura X Max and the upcoming Galaxy Z Wide Fold and the foldable iPhone Ultra. Unlike these three foldable flagships, however, the shorter display will be applied to a traditional smartphone, so there won\u2019t be a bigger display that you can use alongside it.<\/p>\n

The iPhone 20 Pro effect<\/h2>\n

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Two new types of smartphone displays are being tested. | Image by Digital Chat Station<\/p>\n

Apple\u2019s plans to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the iPhone have led to a new smartphone breakthrough currently underway. Though the company has failed to perfect the iPhone 20 Pro on time, that hasn\u2019t stopped other manufacturers from jumping on the bandwagon.<\/p>\n

The second display currently being researched by phone companies features a borderless design. It will look similar to current smartphone displays but will play around with slightly curved edges to completely hide the bezels when you\u2019re looking at the phone head-on.<\/p>\n

Branching smartphone designs<\/h2>\n

As is happening in the foldable smartphone market with the introduction of the aforementioned wide-folding phones, the new display designs will also disrupt tradition.<\/p>\n

Some customers will love the new wider and shorter display, probably finding it a lot easier to hold for long periods of time. App…<\/p>\n

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