Alleged 3D renders of Apple's 2019 iPhone hit the internet

Alleged leaked CAD renders of the new 2019 iPhone have appeared on the internet, showing details that line up with prior rumors about the devices expected to launch in September

The renders that appeared on Slashleaks showcase the triple-camera, as well as the controversial alignment of the lenses, and the square-shaped camera bump.

The third camera lens on the next iPhone could potentially be a super-wide lens, that features a broader zoom.

Like the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR, the phones will likely be 5.8 and 6.5-inch OLED iPhones, with a 6.1-inch LCD iPhone rounding out the line. The new iPhones are also rumored to have larger batteries and be roughly 0.1 millimeter thicker than older phones.

The new iPhones will likely look quite similar to the current generation, though rumors suggest that in addition to a frosted glass back, lavender and green may be added to the upcoming color lineup. It is expected that they will also be available in black, white, yellow, and (PRODUCT)RED.

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seanismorris 1624 comments · 8 Years

About 5 years ago

3D printers are a dime a dozen, means nothing...

gatorguy 24602 comments · 13 Years

seanismorris said:

3D printers are a dime a dozen, means nothing...

You feel this is far from accurate then? What's your opinion of it if it does closely represent the finished shell? Certainly looks like a break from Apple's past decade minimalist design philosophy.

I'm certain you have some opinion beyond the obvious "there are lots of 3D printers".

GeorgeBMac 11421 comments · 8 Years

I am surprised and disappointed that Apple isn't offering a 'consumer grade' smaller/normal sized phone. The Xr is too big and the Xs too expensive. It leaves a hole. For myself, I want a smaller phone (particularly when out running or exercising, but I don't want to pay Xs type prices. (There is the 8 -- but that feels too dated).

tmay 6455 comments · 11 Years

gatorguy said:

seanismorris said:

3D printers are a dime a dozen, means nothing...

You feel this is far from accurate then? What's your opinion of it if it does closely represent the finished shell? Certainly looks like a break from Apple's past decade minimalist design philosophy.

I'm certain you have some opinion beyond the obvious "there are lots of 3D printers".

The 3D model renders certainly appear a continued evolution of the iPhone, from single, to dual, to triple lens, and it also appears a minimalist design, given the layout of the various lenses, flash, and secondary sensor.

Certainly both can be true, so I'm not seeing the variance from Apple's design philosophy, if that is the point you are attempting to make.

tmay said:

gatorguy said:

seanismorris said:

3D printers are a dime a dozen, means nothing...

You feel this is far from accurate then? What's your opinion of it if it does closely represent the finished shell? Certainly looks like a break from Apple's past decade minimalist design philosophy.

I'm certain you have some opinion beyond the obvious "there are lots of 3D printers".

The 3D model renders certainly appear a continued evolution of the iPhone, from single, to dual, to triple lens, and it also appears a minimalist design, given the layout of the various lenses, flash, and secondary sensor.

Certainly both can be true, so I'm not seeing the variance from Apple's design philosophy, if that is the point you are attempting to make.

That's the opinion I'm offering, not some point I'm trying to make. It looks like less "minimalist' to me. In your opinion it does not.

Now with that settled what is your opinion of the shell design: Like it? Love it? Meh? A necessary evil? Is it just as you would have expected from Apple?