All I'm saying is that this is the only design for the LCD phone that there is actual physical proof, not just mocks, renders or dummies, we've been hearing about this configuration since May. Everything else is random unsubstantiated speculation. People talk about Apple as if they were magical or as if they didn't have to adhere to the limitations of technology, supply, and demand. They are just a consumer electronics company like any other.
To stay with current design trends while maintaining high production levels, they would need to stick to proven tech, reduce bezels and relocate the Touch ID sensor, like other manufacturers have done already. Retooling only concerns to the aluminum back, keeping that to a minimum is very important to maintain the current levels of production. The rest is a matter of rearranging the same electronic components they are using now. Granted, to do their magic and catch up next year they have to innovate, and that's what the OLED iPhone is for. A product with the latest technology that is not hindered by the limits of mass production or specific release schedules.
This year iOS is designed for a new screen form factor and small bezels are the norm on high end devices like the iPhone. So Apple has to deal with this somehow, they know that when you get to the store and learn the price of the new phone it's more probable that you will upgrade to a more affordable version of the bezel-less iPhone, rather than to the scarce and expensive ultra premium model. And they will make sure to have millions of those already in the pipeline.
Unless we believe that Apple is willing to let the hardware and iOS experience to be inconsistent across the new line-up this time. That would be a first, and not a good sign of what's going on internally.
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