The IPhone 17 Pro Will Have An Anti-reflective And Scratch-resistant Display

Apple is reportedly adding an interesting feature to the screens of its top-tier smartphones, the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max, with anti-reflective and scratch-resistant glass. 

A Macrumors report on Wednesday (July 16th) revealed this news from an unnamed but reliable source, stating that Apple's suppliers have successfully achieved high enough production rates for anti-reflective glass to allow for mass production. 

This aligns with previous reports that Apple is preparing anti-reflective and scratch-resistant screen technology for several models in the iPhone 17 series. 

The iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max are likely the two models in question, while the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Air will not receive this technology. 

Rumors about Apple's anti-reflective screen first surfaced in 2024, with the assumption that it would be more scratch-resistant than the current Ceramic Shield screen. 

The purpose of the screen was to improve wear and tear resistance in some iPhone 17 models. 

Shortly afterward, in early 2025, it was reported that Apple was experiencing problems scaling the screen coating process and planned to cancel the feature as a result. 

At the time, it was claimed that adding an anti-reflective coating was too laborious and slowed production. 

However, the process has apparently been improved since then, and the new screen technology may still be found in some iPhone 17 models. 

Current iPhone models feature oleophobic, anti-fingerprint, and Ceramic Shield coatings, but Apple hasn't focused on anti-reflective coatings for iPhone displays like it has for iPad and Mac displays. 

With developments in the industry, such as those by Samsung, its competitor, it appears Apple is beginning to focus on developing display technology for its smartphones. 

Samsung's latest smartphones feature Gorilla Glass Armor, a technology that reduces reflections by up to 75 percent and improves contrast in bright lighting conditions. 

Apple will probably introduce similar functionality to offset the improvements Samsung has introduced. 

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