Physical Mockup of 'iPhone 5' with Tapered Design

[MacRumors]

Although hope for the redesigned iPhone 5 seen through third-party case designs is waning as evidence continues to stack up for the "iPhone 4S" design and no sign of the larger, tapered iPhone 5, that hasn't halted interest in the iPhone 5 design.

And while we took a stab at some renderings of a potential iPhone 5 based on the case designs, benm.at has now taken things a significant step further and created a physical mockup of the device.

Based on CAD designs, hardware components, several leaked hints, cases and recent, believable mockups we created a three-dimensional computer model. This virtual model was then used to build a very detailed, true prototype that you can hold in your own two hands.

The process to create this prototype is the same that's used to create the iPad. The back was machined from a sold block of aluminium, which was later treated with glass pearls to get the same slightly rough touch that we already know from the iPad.

The mockup offers an excellent view of what the rumored iPhone 5 design might look like, and while the actual device may not be making an appearance next week, it is possible that the design may have been from a prototype that Apple could be working toward for a future generation of the iPhone.

Left to right: iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, "iPhone 5" mockup​

Article Link: Physical Mockup of 'iPhone 5' with Tapered Design

 

[soco]

Ugh, such a tease! I can't take all of this lol

It's really gorgeous though. I really like the more "squared" corners design from the top-down view and the way he did the home button and/or swipe area.

Edit: Just noticed this cropped up on BGR too. Very attractive indeed!

 

[EmbraceTheOne]

I hate the "rectangle" design. Seriously, It's ugly.

 

[adcx64]

That's sexy. I'd buy it. It reminds me of the iPad 2.

 

[millertime021]

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I like the look of the "5". Here's to hoping we actually see the real deal on the 4th.

 

[basesloaded190]

I hate the "rectangle" design. Seriously, It's ugly.

Aren't all the iPhones "rectangular"?

 

[iBreatheApple]

Well, I guess I wouldn't mind that teardrop formation because it's very minimal. I hope it doesn't put pressure on the port when docked.

 

[Pro31]

Looks like the galaxy s II

 

[NumberNine]

Love it

 

[BowTheMan89]

Apple, listen up, people like the looks of that thing. Do not miss out, otherwise some other company (likely Samsung) will wise up and take advantage of your missed opportunity.

 

[theperipheral]

i went from 6 to midnight just now.

 

[saving107]

Is it just me or is that website taking forever to load, and I have 25Mbps down.

Edit,

Not the actual website but the thumbnail images.

 

[Certinfy]

Looks like the SGS2 for sure, but saying that the SGS2 looks stunning and this just looks a little better.

 

[Sparty23]

I hate the "rectangle" design. Seriously, It's ugly.

Take it or leave it.


I friggin' love it!! All I ask is that they light up the on the back.

 

[dominic252]

I had some speculations that the iPhone 5 wouldn't look "Apple" enough, but this confirms my thoughts that the iPhone 5 will NOT look like that. That looks nothing what Apple would do with a phone.

 

[yly3]

Face it guys .. Apple touched the perfection with the iPhone 4 design. Really, I can just look at it and just enjoy it. This "5" is cool indeed but I still like the 4th much better.

 

[MarkNY]

Really like the design, but will it by thick enough to have nice top and side buttons?

 

[soco]

Face it guys .. Apple touched the perfection with the iPhone 4 design. Really, I can just look at it and just enjoy it. This "5" is cool indeed but I still like the 4th much better.

Face what, exactly? Your opinion?

 

[nanotlj]

Why people wasted time to make this ugly mockup?

 

[Gix1k]

Sadly whatever the design is, Apple won't be able to supply the demand. IMO, as badly as I want it, I refuse to move to it if it does not have a 4"> screen. No way no how!!

 

[Dubthedankest]

I didn't like the idea of this redesign before but... that's pretty baller.

 

[Diode]

I still think this was just a prototype that will come out next year.....

 

[xFenixKnightx]

Looks SUHWEEEEEEEEEET! One thing though. If the mock-up is shorter than iPhone 4 how do you explain these cases being way bigger than the iPhone 4?
http://youtu.be/TU7iCNIumpc

 

[Tones2]

Now if it could only pop out of the screen amd materialize at an Apple store, complete with internals.......

Tony

 

[eddieairplanes]

I had some speculations that the iPhone 5 wouldn't look "Apple" enough, but this confirms my thoughts that the iPhone 5 will NOT look like that. That looks nothing what Apple would do with a phone.

Tons of people said that about the IP4 design.