Mike Wuerthele
A new series of renders of the LCD-based 2018 iPhone has popped up based on what the rumor mill is expecting from the new device.
Apple's less-expensive flagship has been rumored for some time. A series of images published on Friday show what the device might look like, assuming Apple retains existing design cues.
The report from OnLeaks and MySmartPrice claims that the stainless steel band in the iPhone X will be replaced with an aluminum one in the lower end model. Also, the LCD model is expected to have a single-lens camera to help keep costs down.
The report calls the images "leaks" — but they are nothing of the sort, and calling them "exclusive" is a bit of a stretch. Ming-Chi Kuo predicted this look earlier in 2018.
Friday's images are a series of theories and rumors compiled into what the phone may look like. There is nothing else in the report claiming anything new about the model.
MySmartPrice has no track record in predicting Apple's future product plans. OnLeaks has a much better reputation, but isn't always correct this far out from a product release.
Apple's next-generation iPhone lineup is rumored to include two OLED versions — 5.8 and 6.5 inches — and a cheaper 6.1-inch LCD variant.
A wide variety of Android device manufacturers debuted phones with a notch to hold sensors at the 2018 Mobile World Congress, with the brand new Xiaomi Mi 8 a particularly egregious example.
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This product line doesn't make much sense in my opinion. Having a 3 sizes so close together makes it hard to differentiate between iPhones. I'd be interested on a SE size full screen device, I miss the compact one-hand-use form factor.
I’m still curious how this would be a better deal than a used/refurbished iPhone X? Also if this phone doesn’t support 3D Touch than Apple has really lost the plot. Especially if it’s left out just so they can save a few bucks on the BOM.
These are hideous. Apple will not release these.