Apple's (AAPL) Next iPhone May Have 30%+ Larger Display

March 22, 2012 7:12 AM EDT Send to a Friend
Like Apple's (Nasdaq: AAPL) Retina Display but want a bigger display? You'll love the new iPhone, if market chatter is any indication of what's to come.

According to reports out Thursday, citing South Korean news source Maeil Business Newspaper (MBN), Apple's next iPhone will have a bigger, sharper display. MBN said the new iPhone will use a larger 4.6-inch panel for its display, as well as include Apple's Retina Display technology.

The display would be at least 31 percent larger than the current models 3.5-inch display.

The current iPhone 4S has resolution of 960-by-640 pixels at 326 ppi, according to Apple's tech specs on the device.

Panel suppliers on the device include Samsung and LG Display (NYSE: LPL).

Notably, Apple's latest iPad also uses Retina Display technology. Some consumers have recently complained about the device running hotter than its predecessor and also not being able to charge while Retina Display is being used.

Apple shares are indicated lower Thursday morning.


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