Next-Generation iPhone Rumored to Adopt Thinner and Improved Front and Rear Cameras

[baryon]

iPhone 5's rear camera will feature a larger f/2.2 aperture than iPhone 4S's f/2.4. However, larger aperture means more noises

Wrong. A larger aperture (f/2.2 is larger than f/2.4) means LESS noise, since more light is hitting the sensor through the larger hole (aperture). The larger the aperture, the smaller the f/ number. A larger f number would mean more noise, and would mean a smaller aperture, which is apparently not the case.

 

[Chief Pilot]

IMO there is no revolutionary change on the rumored iPhone.
And I didn't expect any revolutionary changes. For me it's still the perfect smartphone.
I don't like the idea of a thinner iPhone, but I'll buy one because I will like it despite the thin form...

 

[acslater017]

Good to see Apple has really cranked up the security to stop these leaks

You know, everyone mocked Tim Cooks statement when those supposed cases leaked the day he mentioned doubling down on security. But no one knows if those are real - they could very well be counterintelligence, designed to feel out leaks.

 

[ChrisTX]

No matter how awesome these rumors are, I can't help but feel letdown by the idea of a taller iPhone.

 

[Sensamic]

You're forgetting that it will likely be 4G/LTE - a wonderful thing to have if you live in certain areas. It might also have NFC or AirDrop features, which would be pretty neat. Putting aside that there are probably features that we're not even imagining, the improvements that you've mentioned pretty much amount to an improvement in nearly every aspect of the phone.

I'm on a great upgrade rhythm (3G in 2008, 4 in 2010, "5" in 2012) and it definitely sounds good enough for me! It's going to be a long summer!

Okay, so 4G and lets say iOS 6 is really awesome. Maybe...

That screen better convince me its good cause I don't like its not wider.

I hate that the iPhone 5S will then get the 10Mpx or 12Mpx camera and not the iPhone 5. Plus it surely will get the quad core A6. iPhone 5 should have the quad core, not the 5S. Some Android phones already have quad core and we are going to have to wait till 2013 for it? I don't get it.

 

[Xcallibur]

Please no, the iPhone 4S is the right thickness to feel comfortable. Any thinner and it'll just be uncomfortable like the iPod Touch....

I think the iPod Touch is actually more comfortable to handle than the 4S.

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Having a larger aperture means it lets in more light...which should mean less noise...

Indeed, that is what I thought.

 

[yoak]

Rather keep the thickness and increase battery time. It´s annoying to run out of battery berfore the day ends

 

[Drunken Master]

iPhone
3G
3Gs


So No, the 3Gs was the 3rd iPhone

iPhone 4 was the 4th






now go sit in the corner

That's what I said, Einstein.

You go sit in a corner.

 

[Sensamic]

Rather keep the thickness and increase battery time. It´s annoying to run out of battery berfore the day ends

I get 2 days of battery life in my iPhone 4.

Best battery life I've ever seen on a phone. Couldn't get any better.

 

[AustinIllini]

Wrong. I call it the iPad 3 as it seems silly to call it "the new iPad" as time wears on. What I can assert, is that "nobody" misinterprets me when I write iPad 3: not now and not a year from now if someone stumbles upon an old thread.




Michael

Agreed. Less they go with a naming convention like this.

1. iPad
2. iPad 2
3. the new iPad
4. the newer iPad
5. the all new iPad
6. the newest iPad
7. iPad 3GS
8. iPad Seal Clubber
9. iPad Pro
10. iPad X

 

[kemo]

We are talking about 1.4mm difference. That's .05 inches. Not .5 inches, .05. It's really not anything to get excited about either way.

but u will get excited once you'll get about 2 hours of extra battery life of that .05 inches!

 

[AustinIllini]

I get 2 days of battery life in my iPhone 4.

Best battery life I've ever seen on a phone. Couldn't get any better.

Anyone who thinks iPhone has poor battery life should try an android not named "Droid Razr maxx" for about two hours or until the battery runs out (whichever one is shorter).

 

[kemo]

Agreed. Less they go with a naming convention like this.

1. iPad
2. iPad 2
3. the new iPad
4. the newer iPad
5. the all new iPad
6. the newest iPad
7. iPad 3GS
8. iPad Seal Clubber
9. iPad Pro
10. iPad X

u've forgotten iPad Air..

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Anyone who thinks iPhone has poor battery life should try an android not named "Droid Razr maxx" for about two hours or until the battery runs out (whichever one is shorter).

well, I guess it's all about what app is running.

 

[Larrywb]

aperature

Regardless of the specs, I just hope that in the end, the iphone5 (or whatever the name) takes even BETTER pictures, I never want to feel like I need to carry a point-n-shoot ever again.

 

[iCharles]

I had a suspicion that Apple would focus on the front camera more than the back with the new iPhone. Glad to hear it might happen... it is definitely a much needed bump.

 

[JayJayAbels]

They will name the next iPhone... "The New iPhone" as they did with the iPad.
They veered off course for awhile but are attempting to "nip it in the bud" right now.
There are no iMac 12's. Or Macbook Pro 5's. Every other year or so there are simply newer versions of them.

By making this move now... they are attempting to streamline their product line as well as avoid future consumer confusion.

I think it's a fantastic idea. But aside from the whole naming debacle... I'm all for thinning it down so long as the main features are left intact and overall improvements are made.

 

[saintforlife]

We are talking about 1.4mm difference. That's .05 inches. Not .5 inches, .05. It's really not anything to get excited about either way.

1.4mm is worth getting excited about when we consider that we are starting at 9.3mm. A 7.9mm iPhone 5 will be 15% thinner than the iPhone 4S.

 

[cmvsm]

Maybe I'm not reading this right, but the new iPhone's camera is going from f/2.4 to f/2.2, and they are saying that will equate to more noise? An aperture of f/2.2 will allow more light into the lens, therefore less noise in dark situations. This is a good thing.

 

[BuddyTronic]

Having a larger aperture means it lets in more light...which should mean less noise...

Yes, the reduced f number of the lens would mean better light gathering - so even better indoor performance!

 

[b166er]

I just had a dream that I got to play with one of these taller phones before release and I hated it haha.

Anyway, I'm all about improving the camera as much as possible. I am obviously not a pro photographer, but I have been able to catch some really great shots with the 4S.

As far as being thinner- the 4/4S is already very thin. Sometimes if I am wearing slacks, I forget the phone is even in my pocket. I'm not against a thinner phone really, just as long as I can hold it comfortably and it still gets great battery life.

 

[OrangeSVTguy]

Next Generation iPhone to be better than iPhone 4s.

Well I doubt Apple will want to go backwards?

 

[iSayuSay]

I've been on MacRumors for 6 years, and I've never seen anyone get -50 before.

Embarassing comment plus first page post make it all possible

CRIPES! The iPhone 4S is the iPhone 5! How freakin' stupid are some people?!

Old argument, but iPhone 3G was the 2nd iteration iPhone. Regardless of 3G feature, by your logic it shouldn't be called the way it was. It should be iPhone 2, dont you think?

Even original iPhone often called iPhone 2G, you didnt think it was stupid? Really? Where was iPhone 1G? Huh? And when 4G LTE comes to iPhone, what should it be called since iPhone 4 name was already taken?

The only exact numbering with iPhone was iPhone 4. And I may say 4s is actually iPhone 4.5 due to lack of changes, I'm not wrong either. 4s was never meant to be the 5th iPhone, even Apple itself call 4s as iPhone 4.1 in their iTunes plist database.

So yeah, who's stupid now?

 

[gta50419]

CRIPES! The iPhone 4S is the iPhone 5! How freakin' stupid are some people?!

How about No....

 

[ohbrilliance]

I've been on MacRumors for 6 years, and I've never seen anyone get -50 before.

Scoring hasn't been around for six years

 

[twoodcc]

that's good. but i'm still not convinced on a taller but not wider screen.