Apple's upcoming iPhone 16 series to feature significantly thinner bezels across the lineup, thanks to new display technology

A report originating from Sisajournal indicates that Apple's upcoming iPhone 16 series, slated for release in the latter part of this year, will introduce Border Reduction Structure (BRS) technology. This technology aims to further reduce the bezel surrounding the display screen, thus enhancing the screen-to-body ratio of the device. 

According to industry sources, the iPhone 16 lineup will consist of four models: the regular iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max. All models are expected to incorporate the aforementioned BRS technology, which focuses on minimizing the bezel area, particularly at the bottom of the panel.

BRS technology, described as a borderless display innovation, aims to address challenges in reducing the bottom bezel. By techniques such as rolling the copper wires upward, this technology seeks to achieve an ultra-thin bezel design. An official from the display industry acknowledged various difficulties in reducing the bottom bezel due to concerns over heat generation, however, recent advancements in heat dissipation technologies have reportedly made it feasible to reintroduce borderless technology.

The report further adds that key players in the display industry, including Samsung Display, LG Display, and BOE, have mastered the BRS technology, indicating its readiness for adoption. While the adoption of BRS technology may not pose significant technical challenges, its integration into mass production processes is somewhat tedious. However, industry experts weigh in that BRS technology represents a manageable shift in module design, without substantially increasing manufacturing complexity, allowing for quicker adoption by OEMs.

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