Photos show alleged display assembly, flex cables for Apple's 'iPhone 8'

Images published over the weekend are claimed to show an assortment of parts for Apple's "iPhone 8," including a display assembly, a Lightning connector, and associated flex cables.

The photos first appeared on Chinese social networking site Weibo, and suggest anticipated details like an edge-to-edge OLED display with a sensor "notch." Their authenticity is otherwise difficult to determine, but parts leaks have become relatively common whenever an iPhone enters production.

It's uncertain whether or not the "iPhone 8" is already in mass production. Typically Apple begins iPhone assembly by July to better satisfy demand, but problems with the "8's" OLED display could mean that full-scale output won't happen until mid-September — around the same time as the company's usual fall press event. That could mean the phone will ship later in the season.

Two other products, the "iPhone 7s" and "7s Plus," should arrive in Apple's normal September launch window. Those devices are expected to use 4.7- and 5.5-inch LCDs, but include some features of the "8," such as wireless charging and a faster "A11" processor.

Many aspects of the "iPhone 8" are all but confirmed, in part because Apple's own HomePod firmware revealed the phone's general shape along with features like facial recognition. Still unknown is whether or not that technology will completely replace Touch ID.

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MacPro 19838 comments · 18 Years

About 7 years ago

"Photos show alleged display assembly, flex cables for Apple's 'iPhone 8'"

... I just checked Photos, nothing there! ;)

trashman69 161 comments · 9 Years

Please God - no white bezels. I beg you - please...no white bezels.

Metriacanthosaurus 880 comments · 8 Years

AppleInsider said:

Still unknown is whether or not that technology will completely replace Touch ID.
Saying this at this point is akin to denial.trashman69 said:

Please God - no white bezels. I beg you - please...no white bezels.

Notice this one isn't white, and this is an actual leaked part. I'm 100% certain we won't see white. Why? Because this entire design hinges on using OLED black to complete the top. It is clear to me that it was designed from the ground up in this way. Just as it is clear to me that it was designed from the start without Touch ID.

fallenjt 4056 comments · 13 Years

sog35 said:

trashman69 said:

Please God - no white bezels. I beg you - please...no white bezels.

we won't see white bezels.

just as we don't see white bezels with the Watch.

this phone will be amazing.

Not if it has Touch ID in the back.
Btw, I don't think side bezels are any thinner than the 7/7+. Anyone expected side bezels like Galaxy 8 will be disappointed. Apple doesn't want to deal with bendgate anymore.