Latest iPhone 8 Prototype Likely Isn't Apple's Final Design

[MacRumors]

New photos of an alleged "iPhone 8" prototype have been shared on Twitter by Latvian student Benjamin Geskin, who allegedly obtains his information from Chinese sources in contact with him on WeChat and WhatsApp.

The prototype, if it's even real in the first place, likely isn't Apple's finalized design for its widely rumored 5.8-inch iPhone with an OLED display. Geskin himself expressed skepticism about the photos in his tweet.

Multiple reports have claimed the high-end iPhone will have an edge-to-edge display like Samsung's Galaxy S8, but the prototype pictured still has left and right bezels. The top bezel also lacks the 3D sensors expected.

"iPhone 8 Prototype, Inside tip" This ugly design, again? Hmm.. pic.twitter.com/qzlrEvl9XK - Benjamin Geskin (@VenyaGeskin1) June 29, 2017

One design aspect that is likely accurate is the lack of a Home button, as Touch ID is reportedly expected to be embedded into the display, or placed on the rear of the smartphone in the absolute worst case scenario.

The prototype appears to be stored in Apple's supposed "stealth" case, photos of which Australian leaker Sonny Dickson shared with MacRumors in February. The prototype is concealed by the front cover of an iPhone with a Home button.

Reports suggest the "iPhone 8" has faced multiple delays due to manufacturing challenges, but as production ramps up over the summer, better evidence of Apple's next smartphone should begin to emerge from within the supply chain.

Article Link: Latest iPhone 8 Prototype Likely Isn't Apple's Final Design

 

[LiE_]

Simply put - no.

 

[TreyCox]

This isn't it.

 

[Sunny1990]

This is probably fake. The ugliest! apple is never going with this design
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Based on leaks and rumors This is what iPhone 8 might look like.

 

[Born Again]

We've been duped.

Apple moved all items off the screen and we've only seen dummy iPhones.

 

[Channan]

I like that design better than the other one that's being leaked.

 

[Menel]

Apple has already solidified the design. The design is set in stone, hardware development schedules would demand it. They are wrapping up final qualifications and regulatory testing. Prepping factory lines for machining and assembly.

What these Chinese samples are, is apple/their supplier is shedding year old prototypes that they experimented with. Sending them out to the dumpster cause they don't matter anymore.

A lot of what we'll see, didn't make the cut. It's rejects. Remember the months leading up to the iPhone 5 release, and then the iPhone 6 release? All kinds of crazy permutations surfaced.

 

[tkukoc]

100% fake, go scan the QR code in the original photos.. lol you've been duped fellas!

 

[LordQ]

This Benjamin guy is becoming really annoying.

 

[farewelwilliams]

This is probably fake. The ugliest! apple is never going with this design
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Based on leaks and rumors This is what iPhone 8 might look like.

i don't believe that's the direction Apple is going with the home button. at least the bottom left and right side of the home button might be used for something else.

 

[definitive]

Apple has already solidified the design. The design is set in stone, hardware development schedules would demand it. They are wrapping up final qualifications and regulatory testing. Prepping factory lines for machining and assembly.

What these Chinese samples are, is apple/their supplier is shedding year old prototypes that they experimented with. Sending them out to the dumpster cause they don't matter anymore.

A lot of what we'll see, didn't make the cut. It's rejects. Remember the months leading up to the iPhone 5 release, and then the iPhone 6 release? All kinds of crazy permutations surfaced.

My friend's father's friend's cousin's uncle works as a janitor for Apple, and he confirms this^ person's story.

 

[Exile714]

My friend's father's friend's cousin's uncle works as a janitor for Apple, and he confirms this^ person's story.

Something Ming Chi Kuo said a few months back partially confirms this if you ignore all the parts that don't.

 

[rp2011]

who knows. I’ll keep my 7 Plus another year if that’s the case.

 

[yanksfan114]

This is fake. This was posted on Weibo in earlier June. This is that fake model with the fingerprint sensor in the back.

 

[Nozuka]

Whatever this thing is, it's not running iOS.

 

[Brazzan]

Whatever this thing is, it's not running iOS.

"And another thing... rather than waste time and effort developing our own operating system, we're moving all iPhones over to Android"

***Runs for cover***

 

[44267547]

I like that design better than the other one that's being leaked.

Agreed. I didn't care for the other version rumored with the top of the iPhone dropping down with the cut out. This looks more Aligned and clean. Seems more Apple like if you will.

 

[djlythium]

The way these photos are taken seems suspicious. What's with the screen hanging from the right hand side?

 

[mariusignorello]

Whatever this thing is, it's not running iOS.

Oh it is. Just not a UI build.

 

[WatchFromAfar]

I believe this is real. People for months have been going on about "oh it's going to revolutionary because it's the tenth anniversary" etc (well that date came and went didn't it) and "wouldn't it wonderful with 3d facial recognition and no bezels" and "oh that mock-up looks amazing, come on Apple!". Yes all nice features but why expect them all at once?

People are going to be disappointed come September because they've created this fantasy in their mind that Apple never promised.

 

[Sasparilla]

No, placing this one in the really not likely bin. Apple is kind of careful about prototypes etc...

Seems really big as well - much more like a s8 (or Chinese iPhone knockoff company) prototype (where they used the shrunk bezel space to make the screen bigger - instead of the phone smaller).

 

[5105973]

I believe this is real. People for months have been going on about "oh it's going to revolutionary because it's the tenth anniversary" etc (well that date came and went didn't it) and "wouldn't it wonderful with 3d facial recognition and no bezels" and "oh that mock-up looks amazing, come on Apple!". Yes all nice features but why expect them all at once?

People are going to be disappointed come September because they've created this fantasy in their mind that Apple never promised.

Nah, not going to be disappointed as long as the display is OLED. Originally I was not planning on upgrading from my 7 Plus which is practically perfect as far as I'm concerned. Plus it's always scary getting the first generation of any new design of anything Apple. I was adamant I was going to sit this one out. Thank goodness I'm a woman and it's my prerogative to change my mind.

But running the Samsung Galaxy S8+ alongside my IPhone 7 Plus, I noticed the incredible battery life I am getting out of both phones, with the S8+ outstripping my IPhone 7 Plus due to OLED and dark mode and the current version of iOS draining battery fast (a temporary condition, I'm sure).

It could be even better for the S8+, except for Qualcomm and Android, if you know what I mean. If you don't know what I mean, Qualcomm can't even touch Exynos for battery efficiency, nevermind an Apple designed processor. And Android still lets some processes run amok at times. Though Android O might lay that to rest. We shall see. Meanwhile my iPhone 7 Plus does an impressive job keeping up with a smaller battery and an LCD display.

So anyway, I'm thinking an IPhone running on one of Apple's famously efficient processors, iOS, and an OLED display is going to be a battery beast. I want in on that. I'll be staying up button mashing for a preorder after all. If I fail, Christmas or Valentines Day, then. I'm a grownup. I can wait.

I don't care if it's pretty or not. I'm betting it will at least be cute. It can't be any funkier looking than my iPhone 7 Plus. And if it is, I'll get a nice looking case.

 

[JGIGS]

Looks like the side bezels may be making a comeback. Ugh.

 

[Michaelgtrusa]

What progress are they making with stoping these leaks?

 

[justperry]

This is probably fake. The ugliest! apple is never going with this design
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Based on leaks and rumors This is what iPhone 8 might look like.

Yes
No

I like that design better than the other one that's being leaked.

No

100% fake, go scan the QR code in the original photos.. lol you've been duped fellas!

No, this is exactly what Apple does, scan the QR code and it says "You wish"

Whatever this thing is, it's not running iOS.

No, it's running diagnostic OS made by Apple.



This is fake though, the cover with the Home button is a sloppy job, not Apple's.