High Resolution 'iPhone 5' Renderings Based on Leaked Parts

[hirshnoc]

Design?

Hm, I don't expect the exact same form-factor to be there from the iPhone 4 AND 4S, and here's why:

Apple had not only antenna problems but also HIGH rates of breakage from the original iPhone 4. When they created the 4S, they did it with the same design to cover themselves from any criticism that the design was a poor one.

I don't think that they want to have the same volume of claims of broken front and back glass panels (which ends up costing them money for replacements) on this model. I imagine the 4" is accurate given the move to 1080p, but the iPhone 3G/3GS form factory was much more 'hand-friendly' even though it felt cheaper.

I'd leave it to Apple to create something less break-prone and more 'hand-friendly' in their next model.

 

[Ljohnson72]

i really wish (if this is the design), that the aspect ratio was kept the same. the device looks too long and un-proportional. i would have liked to see a wider screen not just a taller one

Agreed. Additionally, people seem to be forgetting that you use your phone in the portrait position the majority of the time, thus having a wider screen would be of great benefit (wider keyboard, for example). Im getting down voted for have the same belief though I have no clue why.

 

[bb426]

Pretty easy to answer; The Galaxy S3. Apple is very worried, and if they aren't they should be. They are late to the party. S3 releases in China tomorrow. China has 610,000,000 customers on ONE telecom!!

Not only did you contradict yourself, but I guess you forgot that the S3 won't be the only phone on the market. Let alone a phone that gets as much hype as the iPhone.

 

[pepitko]

I still don't like the iPhone being just a bit longer, it looks like it could be called iPhone 4L. I'm happy with a slightly bigger screen but with the same aspect ratio.

 

[miamialley]

Uh, that's nearly identical in form to the 4/4s.

 

[tatonka]

ooh boy .. that does not look good. I sure hope it looks better in real life.

Also not a big fan of the screen ratio .. I always though it was to narrow not to short .. ah well, September will tell.

T.

 

[Jack97]

I feel like I'm the only one who actually likes the design?
Granted, the white one will take a bit of getting used to, but the black one looks sleek, in my opinion if nobody else's.
I think maybe the "two tone" back idea is to reinforce the phone, given the number of complaints they had with the4/4S about the glass smashing.

 

[pysl]

I find that those concept designs done on photoshop by fans look much nicer and futuristic than this. I hope it will have a nicer re-design than just this.

 

[dnferreira]

I still think this kind of design it's a little bit against Jony Ive's concept of design of simplicity/funcionality above all. But, this design is growing on me nevertheless i'll rather see a back panel totally uniform.

 

[x-evil-x]

I am just gonna put it out there... I bet the front will not be as raised as the renderings show. Right now the 4/4S have the glass slightly extended outwards. I can't see them only having that on one side as depicted by the renderings.

They'll use the thinner glass, while using the elongated form factor, my best guess. If so, It'll look pretty slick.

The back design... Will probably grow on me (and the rest of us) if it's the legit final design.

Whatever they have to offer, the masses will love it. Look at last year... Ridiculous.

yea these pictures show the front of it is angled. The 4 and 4/s are flat.
i think the glass in front will be level with the edge of this so the glass fits inside the phone this time not on the outside.

 

[Technarchy]

I can live with that design.

I'm not too concerned with the exterior design because I always us a case.

The extra screen-estate, iO6 and features is where my concern is.

Also, I much prefer the clean straight lines and angles of the iPhone 4S/4 design over the angles and contours of the Lumia 900, One X, and Galaxy S III.

 

[Westyfield2]

Apple will be taking the stage at WWDC next week, but most observers don't expect Apple to unveil the new iPhone at WWDC. The new iPhone is not expected to be introduced until the fall (September/October).

To me it seems like a bit too many part leaks this early on if it's not being released until fall...

 

[grahamnp]

I like the unibody thing and the gun-metal colour, although not very Apple, is still quite nice but that two tone back is awful looking. It's almost like a protective sticker they forgot to peel off.

 

[PodPacker]

Nice Job, But Not Likely

Looks silly. Great work on the rendering. But really, what are they gonna do, make it something between a phone and a tablet so it is the worst of both worlds? Too big to be comfortable to use as a phone and too small to be useful as a tablet and you can add a stylus to it. Oh wait, this exists already and no one is buying it. It's called the Samsung Galaxy Note.

 

[freddiecable]

What is good design? To change it all the time? I'm not saying it is good or bad that it stays like it is or not - I'm just making a rhetorical question.

But - one thing is for sure - even if the current design would be the best ever - customers expect change/improvements.

Another thing - that is for sure - when having the whole world competing with Apples "lead" they sure as hell need to meet the competition in another way than with computers (seldom updates). They should apply the same approach as they did with the iPod = differentiation. They cemented the MP3-player market by differentiation and continuos updating the design of the devices. Apple was always ahead of the game with the iPod. They need to do the same here.

 

[olowott]

Very Good renderings of the rumoured "iPhone 5"

so cant wait till apple shows us something completely different or new rumours of a different design shows up as this one rumours is really hmmmmm we getting accustom to it.

 

[overall]

It does not make sense: where us the external Antenna? So if it's Ububody, fair enough, but then either there is an internal set of antennas or, being thin Aluminium, an external S/S antenna slips over this case. And that does not seem elegant.

Or it's a nice decoy.

 

[sweetchilliphil]

Yeah... Reeeeally doubtful about that two tone look. Looks terrible.

I'd also be a little, just a tiny bit, disappointed that there wasn't a new design. Some curves here or there, something else. But not overly disappointed. I do quite like the current design for what it is.

Other than that, I'm pretty amped for a slightly larger screen!

 

[aleni]

yea these pictures show the front of it is angled. The 4 and 4/s are flat.
i think the glass in front will be level with the edge of this so the glass fits inside the phone this time not on the outside.

if the glass is level with the edge, then my dream comes true, because it will look like the most sleekest phone in the world!

hope there will be no 2 tones on the back, but one can only hope because the antenna is no longer on the outside frame, they moved it inside at the top for radio and bottom for wifi (maybe) so they need some covers that don't block the signal going through.

 

[Fuzzygoat]

Does anyone know what the limitation is with not making the screen not go right to the left/right edge? (i.e. with a reduced 1.5mm or 2mm border). I love this design, but I think running the screen right up to the edges would really help.

Its also worth pointing out that that once a product reaches a certain "accepted" design changes to the actual form factor or usually more evolutionary than revolutionary. Take the MacBook Pro, I have a G4 purchased in 2002 and superficially its the same as a MacBook Pro today, clam shell, keyboard, trackpad. The revolution comes primarily from software (OSX of iOS) running on improved hardware, not from simply having a new form factor.

 

[x-evil-x]

if the glass is level with the edge, then my dream comes true, because it will look like the most sleekest phone in the world!

hope there will be no 2 tones on the back, but one can only hope because the antenna is no longer on the outside frame, they moved it inside at the top for radio and bottom for wifi (maybe) so they need some covers that don't block the signal going through.

in that picture i posted do you see the groove inside the phone? thats where the glass sits I'm thinking. I think if its true it would save a lot of cracked phones because sticking out glass is a no no.
if you drop that phone more then likely it will hit the aluminum part or side of it not the glass.

 

[iPadPublisher]

I like this new back vs. the glass on both sides, but if the phone is simply taller than my 4S I think this will be the first time I pass.

Of course "one more thing" may change my mind, but I just don't get the same must-have feeling lookin' at that render.

 

[androvboy]

I still don't get why everyone grizzles about it being taller? The phone itself is only about 1cm taller and then they make better use of the space to add a bigger screen.

Look at your current 4 or 4S and there is rather a lot of wasted space that could be used for screen (mainly top but also bottom).

In my ideal world the complete FRONT of the phone would be screen basically.

 

[macduke]

Looks like the render at the top of this article accidentally left the noise canceling mic on the top of the black iPhone. But they kept it in the new position on the back in the video rendering.

I think this is close. I bet the black model has matching dark metal buttons and the front glass will be a little thinner.

I love this design for a few reasons:

1. Black band is gorgeous! I've always wanted an iPhone with black metal. This will be hard for me to justify putting in a case!

2. New bottom is logical. Smaller dock so less junk gets in. Larger speaker for hopefully better quality. Headphone jack on bottom so the cord doesn't get in the way during normal operation. Makes the top so clean! Beautiful.

3. New 4" screen that extends vertically. See more content while requiring minimal updates for most applications. Keyboard still the same size while seeing more area above it. Maybe they will finally squeeze in a number row?

4. FaceTime camera centered. Small change that looks cleaner and is a little more functional.

5. Back camera/mic/flash arrangement. Makes for cleaner top (especially on cases that have top cutouts for the hole). This has the added benefit of better recording quality for video, while also providing separation for the flash unit from the camera, which would sometimes interfere with eachother, especially with certain cases.

6. Overall elongated form factor. This allows for a bigger battery to compensate for LTE and more.

7. New back plate. This design seems much sturdier. The glass back on current iPhones are my least favorite attribute—even if it does look kind of nice. I think the finish on this new design looks great and the top/bottom plastic seems a nice symmetrical fit compared to the first gen iPhone of a similar idea.

I would very much like to purchase one now. I'm thinking a mid to late August launch. Or perhaps go back to the early September iPod event releases? But not as late as last year. My gut says August. I'd also like a nano-esque iWatch that stays connected to my The New iPhone to deliver alerts, control music and let me activate and use Siri through a built-in mic.

Also—what are the chances of 32GB/64GB models for only $199/299? Though I'd prefer 128GB for $399. But that is very, very unlikely.

 

[cosmic68]

Unfortunately i feel underwhelmed.

I remember when Gizmodo leaked the iPhone4-there where a lot of people saying it looked awful, but I really liked it (and loved the final product).
I was hoping for wider and taller too. Not by much, but the current screen a bit too small for my crofty old eyes.

I do also believe this is will it will look like-too many leaks, despite the protest on here. People will gobble it up.
Remember the universal disappointment when Steve introduced the iPad? Look how badly that product's gone for them