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Currently, Always-On Display will only appear on iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max. This feature allows the screen to constantly display data such as time, notifications, and lock screen widgets, enabling users to view information without the need for interaction. However, being a new feature, most people are still unclear about its user interface, functionality, and whether it affects battery life.
How does Always-On Display work?
To enable this feature, iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max utilize improved OLED displays and upgraded refresh rates.
While previous generations used variable refresh rates from 10Hz to 120Hz, Apple has reduced it to 1Hz this year, significantly reducing power consumption and maintaining battery life with Always-On Display.
What does Always-On Display show?
Inspired by the lock screen on iOS 16, Always-On Display on iPhone 14 Pro intelligently dims the screen when activated. It displays basic information such as time, utilities, live activities, and other elements including status bar information, battery indicator, and camera shortcuts.
It remains unclear whether users can customize Always-On Display as the iPhone 14 Pro has not yet reached consumers. However, it is likely that this feature cannot be directly customized but will be customizable through the iOS 16 lock screen.
Does Always-On Display affect battery life?
Apple states that the new display feature will help iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max conserve battery power. The combination of the new screen and A16 Bionic chip will ensure smooth operation of Always-On Display while efficiently managing battery usage.
'Apple' also mentioned that the battery life of the iPhone 14 Pro Max could extend up to 29 hours of video playback (compared to 28 hours for the iPhone 13 Pro Max), 25 hours of streaming video, and 95 hours of music playback.
Thus, it can be seen that the Always-On Display feature integrated into the iPhone 14 lineup this year will have no impact on usage time. This allows users to use their devices in standby mode without any hindrance.
When did Always-On Display first appear?
Always-On Display, also known as AOD, is a smart feature present on most Android devices. In 2009, this technology was introduced on the Nokia N86 phone.
This technology was once prevalent on Nokia Lumia phones with the Windows Phone operating system. Subsequently, AOD became widespread on many Android phones from manufacturers such as Huawei, Motorola, Samsung, and garnered positive feedback from users.
Nowadays, Apple has only introduced this feature to the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max, the highest-end smartphones in Apple's current lineup. However, with advanced technology and techniques, Apple promises to bring many differences to the Always-On Display feature.
Do older iPhone models support Always-On Display?
There's a high likelihood that iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max models won't support features related to Always-On Display. As mentioned earlier, this feature heavily relies on the improved OLED display with variable refresh rates from 1Hz to 120Hz.
Moreover, the Apple A16 Bionic processor has been significantly enhanced in terms of power optimization capabilities, which could help Always-On Display operate smoothly and save the most battery power.
On the other hand, Apple aims to clearly differentiate features for the 'Pro' line and other versions. Since the iPhone 13 Pro Max is almost similar to the iPhone 14 Plus, it's challenging for Apple to introduce this feature to older models.
iPhone users have been eagerly anticipating the Always-On Display feature for quite some time. Additionally, Apple has shown meticulousness as iOS 16 will have enhanced compatibility and customization with Always-On Display. This is one of the upgrades expected to attract significant attention in the iPhone 14 series lineup.
Furthermore, the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max have significant upgrades such as the A16 Bionic chip, which enhances performance and significantly reduces battery consumption, along with a new design called Dynamic Island and an improved main camera with a 48-megapixel resolution for up to 8K video recording.
Currently, the iPhone 14 series has the expected prices in the Vietnamese market. The iPhone 14 Pro is expected to be priced at 30.99 million dong, while the iPhone 14 Pro Max is expected to be priced at around 33.99 million dong.
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