Another Possible Triple-Lens Camera Design in 2019 iPhone Shown Off in Renderings

[MacRumors]

Multiple rumors have suggested at least one of the 2019 iPhone models will feature a triple-lens camera design, but smartphone leaker Steve Hemmerstoffer (aka OnLeaks) believes Apple is still finalizing just what the triple-lens design will look like.

Earlier this month, Hemmerstoffer shared one possible prototype design featuring a square-shaped camera layout, and today, he's teamed up with Indian site CompareRaja to show us another design that Apple is allegedly working on.

The new renders feature an iPhone with a slimmed down notch for the front-facing camera and TrueDepth system, along with a triple-lens rear camera positioned in the center of the device.

The camera features three lenses in a horizontal arrangement, with a flash located around the middle of the three lenses. A microphone is located below, while the volume buttons are on the left side of the device and the power button is on the right, in line with current devices.

According to Hemmerstoffer and CompareRaja, this set of renderings, along with the previous set that featured a larger square-shaped camera layout are both "100% legit prototypes."

The three iPhones planned for 2019 are "still in the EVT stage," aka the Engineering Validation Test, with Apple allegedly having yet to decide on a design. The site suggests either both leaked prototypes will be used and marketed as different models, or one of the leaked prototypes will be axed.

Current rumors sourced from The Wall Street Journal suggest only one iPhone will feature a triple-lens camera setup - the next-generation iPhone XS Max. The next-generation iPhone XS and the next-generation iPhone XR will continue to use dual-lens cameras, with Apple reserving the triple-lens setup for its highest-end device.

It's not clear if these renderings are accurate depictions of the iPhone design Apple might use in 2019, nor do we know if Apple is still attempting to decide on a final look, but Hemmerstoffer has a track record of sourcing accurate information from Apple's supply chain.

At this point in time, no other source has commented on the triple-lens camera layout Apple might use, so we'll need to wait for further leaks to get a clearer picture of how Apple plans to implement a three-lens design.

Article Link: Another Possible Triple-Lens Camera Design in 2019 iPhone Shown Off in Renderings

 

[GreenPixel]

This looks a little better than the last rumor, at least.

 

[bbplayer5]

Maybe im the only one... but... i dont really care what the back of my phone looks like.

 

[fokmik]

Hard to believe because of faceID tech

 

[archvile]

This looks much better than the quad camera/flash abortion that was shown the other day.

 

[sinsin07]

This year spec war:
5G > Triple Lens

 

[bladerunner2000]

Needs a bigger notch and a new proprietary connector.

 

[justiny]

This looks much better.

Apple, please put the square design concept in a red circle with a diagonal red line through it.

 

[gsmornot]

I'm not sure what my motivation will be to upgrade this year but 3 lenses is not it. If the photos are better that is fantastic but it's not on my current list of complaints. USB C would be nice to go with my iPad Pro but still not enough. Can't wait to see what they announce. I like new phones but its getting harder to update often.

 

[Andronicus]

I’m excited to see how thin the next iPhone is and how huge the camera bump is.

 

[fokmik]

It cannot be there since we have faceID tech ....maybe if the make the iphone 10mm thick but even then hard

 

[magicschoolbus]

I have yet to meet someone that upgrades because of a camera...

5G, faster processor, better battery life please.

 

[CJM]

90% certain this isn't likely due to the internal component layout. There's the entire faceID assembly just above. The cameras are on one side to keep them separate from the logic board.

 

[decypher44]

This design is slick!!! Very nice. I’d much rather have 5G than a triple lens, though.

 

[Pelea]

nice android device

 

[rmoliv]

Looks as horrible as the previous one...

 

[ayale99]

Meh. I've been an "every 2yrs" upgrader. Not feeling the need or want anymore. Looks like the iPhone X is going to last me 3+ years now.

 

[borntrouble]

Better.

 

[decypher44]

90% certain this isn't likely due to the internal component layout. There's the entire faceID assembly just above. The cameras are on one side to keep them separate from the logic board.

Great point!

 

[kalafalas]

This I could get behind. Also a centered camera bump is much more manageable for us that don’t use cases, I’m very tired of my phone rocking around on tables it’s not a cute look

 

[house13um]

I really don't see Apple moving the location of the current camera. I figure they'll just extend the borders where it is now to accommodate the third lens.

 

[C7 POWER]

I can get behind this design, MUCH better option than the one shown last week.

 

[Nozuka]

90% certain this isn't likely due to the internal component layout. There's the entire faceID assembly just above. The cameras are on one side to keep them separate from the logic board.

Well there could be a cut-out from the logic board and it then only needs one for both faceID and the cameras... Apple can make it pretty much any shape they want

 

[Jssmith83]

This looks better, but I don’t know about them moving the camera to the middle of the phone like that. Why couldn’t they do that up and down on the side like it is now?

 

[BruceEBonus]

When it comes to new tech Apple would be first to admit they now come second.

But when it comes to renderings and maybes _ then theyre second to none.

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