Latest Alleged Leaked Image of iPhone 7 Depicts Larger Rear Camera

[MacRumors]

Two images have emerged online this morning allegedly showing the rear cases of an iPhone 7 and 7 Plus leaked from the Chinese supply chain.

The first image posted by French site nowhereelse.fr claims to show the back of the upcoming 4.7-inch iPhone 7 with the expected antenna bands restricted to the edges of the casing, rather than running along the rear.

Alongside the usual microphone and LED flash, it also appears to show a larger protruding camera cut-out, which is consistent with rumors that the device will feature a larger back camera with likely improved CMOS sensor.

Interestingly, Engadget's take on the same alleged leak cites a couple of claims from its source at Chinese repair shop Rock Fix that we've heard before. One is that the headphone jack is "here to stay" on the 4.7-inch handset, the other is that the iPhone 7 will come in two flavors: a base model to replace the iPhone 6, alongside the expected flagship model.

The first claim comes despite widespread and apparently confirmed rumors indicating that Apple will switch exclusively to Lightning and Bluetooth audio output for wired and wireless headphones.

The second claim appears to be associated with an earlier leaked image from Rock Fix depicting a trio of iPhone 7 and 7 Plus display components that could just as easily be from early prototype stages. Both claims seem unlikely at this late stage in the rumor cycle.

Meanwhile, the alleged shot of an iPhone 7 Plus case depicts the now-familiar pill-shaped camera enclosure, corroborating widely circulated rumors that Apple plans for a superior dual-lens camera to be exclusive to the larger 5.5-inch handset.

In the close-up shown here, the top of the plastic shell enclosing the case also appears to have an unusual opening in the centre. Nowhereelse.fr suggests this could indicate the presence of a sensor or port of some kind, although such an inclusion would be unusual at this location.

Apple is expected to announce the iPhone 7 series in September. The smartphones are also expected to retain iPhone 6s-like designs with faster Apple A10 processors, dustproofing and waterproofing, and faster LTE and Wi-Fi.

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[lars666]

Beautiful.

 

[Donoban]

What an improvement!

 

[stanman64]

It would be hard to believe these aren't really the upcoming iPhones in this day and age. Looks pretty legit.

 

[DemetriJ]

I cannot be the only one thinking Apple is screwing around with us. Every leak is different from the other.

Three phones. Two phones. Headphone jack, no headphone jack...

 

[Scellow]

Ugly, i don't buy android phones mainly because of their ulgy back, why a big protuberent eye as camera?

 

[penajmz]

That dual camera mess looks so un-Apple like.

 

[TC03]

It looks weird, so I hope the improved photo quality makes up for the increased ugliness.

 

[iZac]

The single camera bump looks awful. At least - and it pains me to say this - the 5.5 dual camera bump looks visually more appealing.

Still, why is this still a thing? Fatter phone or smaller camera module, Jony - pick one.

 

[MacDarcy]

Apple has made the iphones so thin that there will always be a camera bump. The more advanced and sophisticated the cameras become...it's unavoidable. Being a travel blogger who uses my iPhone as my travel camera, I can totally live with that. Others seem so obsessed about the camera bump it borders on psychosis.

 

[Gav2k]

Dual camera for the pro hmm

 

[fullauto]

I'ma get, get, get, get, you drunk,
Get you love drunk off my hump.

 

[Kumaran]

Poor idea.

 

[GamerBoredom]

I cannot be the only one thinking Apple is screwing around with us. Every leak is different from the other.

Three phones. Two phones. Headphone jack, no headphone jack...

It's just people leaking stuff to get clicks. This time of year is always exciting. It's usually a week before the reveal the actual phone leaks, and apple jokes about it on stage lol.

 

[t0mbola]

So we already have camera bump, battery bump...what will be next?

 

[krause734]

Can a brother get 32GB in the base model?

 

[urkel]

It's going to be a tough decision for those on the annual upgrade installment plans.

Option A: Upgrade "for free"
But you have to turn in a perfectly good phone, pay another activation fee, buy a new case, transfer Applecare and Forfeit year of payments for your 6S

Option B: Keep paying for your 6S and Own it
you don't have the "latest" phone and there always is that one gimmick that new models get (but isn't actually properly implemented until the next next gen. Retina, 64bit, TouchID, 3DTouch...)

I think most annual upgraders are used to justifying the replacement but this year just feels so different. I'm sure the iPhone 7 is a solid device but next years iPhone X will be the ultimate iPhone.

 

[Eduardo1971]

The dual camera cutout looks slightly better than the single one in my opinion.

I'll wait for the finished version to make my decision.

 

[citysnaps]

People eat this stuff up like it's fact.

 

[Volf]

Looks like the one I saw (not the Plus). The antennae have been relocated to the very top and bottom. And the aluminum housing of the rear facing camera protrudes. Not to mention the lack of a headphone jack.

 

[Mac Fly (film)]

I bet $100 Apple negates iPhone 7 branding for these phones.

 

[Guda.FL]

That dual camera mess looks so un-Apple like.

My thoughts too...If it is true, they are definitely going into a different direction from aesthetics...wonder how old school apple supporters feel. Plz don't say its progress. thats ugly as **** if that is what will come in Sept.

 

[Mac Fly (film)]

Can a brother get 32GB in the base model?

Yep.

 

[JonneyGee]

Apple has made the iphones so thin that there will always be a camera bump. The more advanced and sophisticated the cameras become...it's unavoidable. Being a travel blogger who uses my iPhone as my travel camera, I can totally live with that. Others seem so obsessed about the camera bump it borders on psychosis.

I agree that the better camera is worth the bump, but I think the point people are making is they could fill out the phone's thickness to match the camera and add a lot more battery. That's really the best option of all.

 

[sleepydinosaur]

I bet $100 Apple negates iPhone 7 branding for these phones.

I'll take that bet