Next iPhone X Lineup Said to Feature Smaller Notches, 2019 Models May Ditch Notch Entirely

[MacRumors]

The next-generation iPhone X will feature a smaller notch for the TrueDepth camera system, while future models released in 2019 or later will have no notch whatsoever, according to Korea's ET News.

The report reiterates Apple's widely rumored plans to release three new iPhone models this year, including a second-generation 5.8-inch iPhone X, a larger 6.5-inch version dubbed iPhone X Plus, and a mid-range 6.1-inch model with design tradeoffs like an LCD screen to achieve a lower price point.

The interesting bit is that all three iPhone models are said to feature slimmer bezels and smaller notches, emphasis ours:

Apple is planning to release two models with OLED display and a model with LCD display during this fall. It is heard that OLED models will be available in 5.85-inch display and 6.46-inch display while a LCD model will be available only in 6.04-inch model. All three of these models will have Face ID function and it is heard that there will be less bezel and smaller notch design.

An unnamed industry source added that Apple has decided to remove the notch "from 2019 models," suggesting the third-generation iPhone X could be the first model with a truly full-screen design.

"Apple decided to get rid of notch design starting from 2019 models and is having discussions with relevant companies," said a representative for an industry. "It seems that Apple is planning to implement full-screen that is more complete to its new iPhones."

The report claims each iPhone will have Face ID, but it's unclear how Apple would manage to fit the required TrueDepth sensors on the front of the devices without a notch. The report speculates that Apple could drill holes into the display itself, or use patented multi-layer Black Matrix technology.

Barclays analysts have also predicted the trio of new iPhone models released in 2018 could have smaller notches. ET News previously said Apple was exploring ways to combine a face recognition module with a camera module.

Apple removing the notch on the iPhone X is almost certainly its end goal, but as with any supply chain report, the timing of the move is uncertain.

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[scrapesleon]

I want to see how they pull off the all glass display with no notch then truly then we have the dream iPhone

 

[pgharavi]

Thank god.

 

[fokmik]

Nice so this year will have smaller bezels and smaller notch, and next year even more design changes
I never heard about Apple to have 3 years in a row this big changes in design
Well done Apple, finally

 

[BMcCoy]

I wonder if everyone on here who supports and claims to like the notch, will be refusing to buy the 2019 onwards iPhones as they no longer have this feature...?! ;-)

 

[otternonsense]

Will have to wait until 2019 then, me and my trusty ol' 6S.

 

[MacFan23]

Hot take alert!

 

[Murkrage]

Will have to wait until 2019 then, me and my trusty ol' 6S.

Thank god I bought the 8, that'll definitely last me until 2019. Right?

*looks at iOS 11*

Oh... yeah, as long as the software works

 

[AutisticGuy]

This is totally speculative. Heck, I think this a possibility, but that doesn't make it a reality. Just more people throwing darts to see if they hit the board.

 

[obitow]

I wonder if everyone on here who supports and claims to like the notch, will be refusing to buy the 2019 onwards iPhones as they no longer have this feature...?! ;-)

To be fair, I NEVER saw anyone claim to like the notch, only that they don't care.

 

[javisan]

People, don't get your hopes up. The only reason we are dealing with notches and FaceID is because Apple failed at incorporating the touch ID behind the screen. Talking now about incorporating FaceID behind the screen is crazy talk, it won't happen anytime soon.

 

[xkam1x]

They could place the sensors under the display, pointing towards the top of the phone. Then use mirror to reflect the image from front of the phone to the sensors. Current sensor optics are not designed for this but it is possible for Apple to manufacture custom lenses to make that happen.

This will require much smaller opening then the width of the lenses they have currently.

 

[jonnysods]

Who writes these reports?

It's not really solid intel, and it's information that all of the people on MR could kind of guess at.

Isn't it kind of stating an obvious upgrade path?

 

[Boatboy24]

Hey Apple: while you're shrinking the notch, how about shrinking the price as well?

 

[MacFan23]

This is totally speculative. Heck, I think this a possibility, but that doesn't make it a reality. Just more people throwing darts to see if they hit the board.

I dunno, I have sources who say they'll feature improved processors and better cameras. Sounds legit to me.

 

[cansuds]

smaller notch design I don't want notch design!

 

[manu chao]

The interesting bit is that all three iPhone models are said to feature slimmer bezels and smaller notches, emphasis ours:An unnamed industry source added that Apple has decided to remove the notch "from 2019 models," suggesting the third-generation iPhone X could be the first model with a truly full-screen design.

No, it won't. The cameras have to go somewhere.

 

[cknibbs]

No notch > notch > giant bezels

I’d love to see no notch, but I’ll still take the notch over giant bezels on the top and bottom of the device.

 

[i_Droid]

If they pull it off in 2019, I'm coming back to iPhone.

 

[Phone Junky]

2 years using the X, then new no notch.

 

[jclardy]

I wonder if everyone on here who supports and claims to like the notch, will be refusing to buy the 2019 onwards iPhones as they no longer have this feature...?! ;-)

I like the notch versus our current option of having an asymmetric bezel and a taller phone to compensate (or a shorter screen, if you want.)

 

[Cmdrx3]

I don't care, I'm still not paying £1000 for a phone.

 

[pgiguere1]

I wonder if everyone on here who supports and claims to like the notch, will be refusing to buy the 2019 onwards iPhones as they no longer have this feature...?! ;-)

What? Nobody likes the notch itself. They just like this compromise better than other possible compromises, considering the available tech.

 

[DNichter]

I was expecting one more year due to the technical challenges of pulling this off, but I am fine with it either way. I don't mind the notch at all and I think it looks futuristic. Ultimately though, I am buying an iPhone for the build quality, best performance, and of course, iOS. Notch or no notch, cool by me.

 

[bigjnyc]

People, don't get your hopes up. The only reason we are dealing with notches and FaceID is because Apple failed at incorporating the touch ID behind the screen. Talking now about incorporating FaceID behind the screen is crazy talk, it won't happen anytime soon.

False. Apple has directly come out and said they never tried the Touch ID under screen and instead decided to scrap fingerprint authentication for Face ID from the beginning.