New 'iPhone 13' mock-ups show same-size notch, diagonal camera orientation

A new series of dummy "iPhone 13" models have appeared showing a rearranged camera module — but contrary to rumors, the notch is the same size.

Following the recent leak of an image purporting to show four dummy mockups of the next iPhone, a separate new series of images appears to confirm details of a new camera placement.

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— DuanRui (@duanrui1205) June 29, 2021

The new images are from leaker DuanRui, who was recently asked to stop by Apple lawyers. DuanRui has previously been accurate about leaks, including ones regarding case colors.

These latest images appear to show the rear of both "iPhone 13" and the "iPhone 13 Pro." Most significantly, the "iPhone 13" shows that the camera module has been rearranged to position its two lenses diagonally.

Unlike the previous dummy leak, this set of images includes one that shows the front of one of the models. While not clear, it does not appear to match the smaller notch that was shown in a previous 3D-printed dummy.

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8 Comments

genovelle 1481 comments · 16 Years

About 3 years ago

I hope Apple is laying a trap for the leakers and those providing the info. If it were me I would be providing misinformation, fake schematics with minor differences in details like the notch size etc to figure out who is providing the information. I would then fire and prosecute them for corporate espionage and sue the leaker for releasing trade secrets.

I would keep them in court for years.

sylveon 3 comments · 4 Years

It’s preposterous that they change the camera layout without any legit reason, only to make existing cases unusable and make them sell more new cases. Unbelievable.

charlesn 1154 comments · 11 Years

genovelle said:

I hope Apple is laying a trap for the leakers and those providing the info. If it were me I would be providing misinformation, fake schematics with minor differences in details like the notch size etc to figure out who is providing the information. I would then fire and prosecute them for corporate espionage and sue the leaker for releasing trade secrets.
I would keep them in court for years.

I understand the sentiments. I really enjoyed when Apple was able to surprise us, even if it was just the latest iteration of an existing product, and I can't even remember the last time that happened. Everything about a product is now leaked before it debuts, and the only "surprise" seems to be when an expected, leaked feature doesn't make it into the final product. (As it appears may now happen with the much-rumored "smaller notch.") Not exactly the kind of surprise you want. But containing leakers is a game of whack-a-mole, and I doubt Apple will be able to get this under control.

maclin3 25 comments · 8 Years

Serious leaks containing trade secrets are taken seriously by Apple. But all the minor stuff about features and cosmetics probably helps Apple. Continuous free buzz about next year‘s products that starts only days after the current year product release. Sometimes the buzz actually drowns out real news from other manufacturers. Besides what would sites like AI even publish if there weren’t minor leaks? Boring news about actual products? Snore.

Japhey 1772 comments · 6 Years

sylveon said:

It’s preposterous that they change the camera layout without any legit reason, only to make existing cases unusable and make them sell more new cases. Unbelievable.

Why would you want to put an old, used case from last years model on a brand new iPhone anyway?