A fresh leak suggests the Apple iPhone 13 Pro could arrive with an always-on display and a refined matte back panel built for a better grip. The claims come from a tipster and are not confirmed by Apple, but they point to a Pro-focused refinement rather than a full redesign. Here is what the leak says and why it matters for buyers watching the next iPhone.
What the Apple iPhone 13 leak reveals
According to a tipster featured on the EverythingApplePro YouTube channel, Apple is expected to make minimal design changes this year. The video suggests the iPhone 13 series may look much like the iPhone 12 series overall.
The standout claim is an always-on display. Per the leak, this feature would keep the time and battery icons visible on the screen even when the phone is idle. The tipster also says the design change toward an always-on panel may be limited to the Pro model.
- Always-on display showing time and battery icons
- Refined matte back panel said to improve grip
- Possible 120 Hz ProMotion display, like the iPad Pro
- LTPO display technology in the Pro models
Design, display and the Pro-only changes
The leak describes a new matte material on the back of the phone that could feel like a Pixel device in the hand when holding the iPhone 13 Pro model. It is a subtle tactile change rather than a dramatic visual overhaul.
On the display side, the tipster claims Apple will use LTPO technology in the Pro models. The same technology has been seen earlier in the newer Apple Watch. The video also raises the possibility of a 120 Hz ProMotion display, mirroring what the iPad Pro already offers.
How reliable is this information?
Every detail here comes from leaks and a single tipster, not from Apple. None of it has been confirmed, so treat the always-on display, the matte finish and the 120 Hz panel as possibilities rather than facts. For more coverage of the company behind these rumours, see Apple.
