Sketchy Rumor: Apple's 2020 iPhones to Feature Smaller Notch and Wider Antenna Lines for 5G

[MacRumors]

Apple is testing different Face ID prototypes that would allow a smaller notch to be used in its 2020 iPhones, according to leaker and concept artist Ben Geskin.

Geskin previously created a rough concept to visualize the alleged 2020 iPhone.​

Last month, Geskin claimed Apple has prototyped at least one iPhone with a 6.7-inch display and no notch, housing the TrueDepth sensors for Face ID in the bezel above the display instead. Respected Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has also previously reported that Apple intends to introduce a new form factor, which could potentially include a slimmer bezel.

Ben Geskin now claims various Face ID models are being considered, with prototypes using new optics. Some are said to be smaller in width, while some are narrower to fit the sensors in the top bezel.

2020 iPhone prototypes include wider antenna lines (>1mm) for 5G ⚡️Instead of plastic lines it will use a new material (glass, ceramic or sapphire) pic.twitter.com/69z02kSTa8 - Ben Geskin (@BenGeskin) October 22, 2019

Additionally, Geskin claims Apple is revising the antennas on its 2020 iPhones in order to support the forthcoming 5G. Specifically, the prototypes are said to include "wider antenna lines (>1mm) for 5G." These lines will be made of glass, ceramic or sapphire, says Geskin.

Lastly, Geskin reports that Apple eventually wants to do away with the Lightning port and switch to an entirely wireless charging solution, suggesting the company has no plans to adopt USB-C across its iPhones, as some have hoped.

Geskin has shared some accurate information in the past, including details about the iPhone X prior to that device's release, but his track record is not perfect. This rumor should be treated with skepticism until it is corroborated by other sources.

Article Link: Sketchy Rumor: Apple's 2020 iPhones to Feature Smaller Notch and Wider Antenna Lines for 5G

 

[Pepe4life]

Apple wants to eliminate wired charging? They can’t even make an AirPower charging pad, why would I trust them to design a wireless charging tech that is as fast and efficient as wired charging?

 

[fokmik]

In that render....is not "Smaller Notch" it is an notchless sketchy

 

[AxiomaticRubric]

”Lastly, Geskin reports that Apple eventually wants to do away with the Lightning port and switch to an entirely wireless charging solution, suggesting the company has no plans to adopt USB-C across its iPhones, as some have hoped.”


Go ahead. Pull the other one.

 

[johnyslats]

Apple prototyping a smaller notch is pretty much a given at this stage, right? I wonder if this is really anything more than conjecture on Geskin's part. He just seems to court twitter likes with renders and half truths after his initial success with the iPhone X leak

 

[AnthonyHarris]

”Lastly, Geskin reports that Apple eventually wants to do away with the Lightning port and switch to an entirely wireless charging solution, suggesting the company has no plans to adopt USB-C across its iPhones, as some have hoped.”


Go ahead. Pull the other one.

If Apple did that I wouldn't buy another iPhone. Simple as that.

 

[fokmik]

We've seen these sketchy with notch-less iphone for some time...and it is too early to see what Apple have chosen for the 2020 unit...Around March-April Apple set in stone the design

 

[JPack]

Not Geskin again.

That render posted, even he doesn’t believe it’s likely to be real.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1178540654647021568

 

[DTphonehome]

I’m thinking the 2020 revision will feature 5G and USB-C. Maybe a smaller notch. I think the notchless design will come in the next major revision. I don’t see them eliminating the wired port altogether as wireless charging just isn’t fast or ubiquitous enough. You can’t expect people to carry around a wireless charging pad for charging on the go.

 

[jezbd1997]

If Apple did that I wouldn't buy another iPhone. Simple as that.

I would be very upset if they did it, it’s inefficient and not a real solution for now anyway.
I don’t even own a wireless charger other than the Apple Watch adaptor
Edit: Seems unlikely as someone else said they'd have to include a wireless charger which will cost more, and we only just got an 18w charger in the box

 

[macgician]

I cannot imagine an iPhone without lightning or USB-C port in 2020, while power hungry 5G is being built-in. I am thinking apple will include at least 30W charger with next year's models.

 

[breather]

If they adopt an iPad Pro:ish design they will make all the money for sure.

 

[robbieduncan]

Smaller in what way? Less tall or less wide? Less tall (unless completely eliminated) would be pointless with the current UI: it would still be dead space. Less wide would allow more status items which would be good but would this reduce accuracy (less parallax)?

 

[fokmik]

They barely gave us 18w in the box,now for truly wireless charging they have to give us an qi charger in the box..so impossible
Come on,this guy is just a guy that draw some sketches..is not mark G

 

[joelhinch]

The "end" goal for iPhone has always been to be a like "slab of glass"
As time goes on I think we will see things eliminated as it becomes acceptable (ie. if improvements in wireless charge efficiency/speed are made). I think we are close to;

• charging port removed in favour of induction
• SIM tray removed for dual eSIM
• physical moving part buttons removed for 'haptic' or pressure based buttons

With the potential for;

• Ear-piece speaker replaced for vibration

Microphone and the loudspeaker are the only difficult ones. Camera can be hidden behind glass.

 

[JustForward]

It makes sense to completely get rid of the notch for next year model.

 

[stevemiller]

That antenna schematic is showing otherwise the same body design?

 

[fokmik]

Here the official statement
“Apple long-term plan is to get rid of the Lightning port for the Wireless charging and data transfer (UWD technology - 480Mbps (USB 3.0) speed at 3 meters”

so for long-term so maybe 2025 !!
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It makes sense to completely get rid of the notch for next year model.

Keep dreaming...it cannot be done...maybe in 2023 or 2024 since now Apple is staying with the same design for 3 years

 

[johnyslats]

That antenna schematic is showing otherwise the same body design?

It's actually not a schematic of the new iPhone. Just an image to highlight his point

 

[H.E. Pennypacker]

How’s wireless charging going to work when using the phone. I, among many others still use my phone while charging. Impossible with witless.

 

[JustForward]

Keep dreaming...it cannot be done...maybe in 2023 or 2024 since now Apple is staying with the same design for 3 years

No need to keep dreaming as they are many smartphone OEM capable of making a notchless model already.

 

[Sasparilla]

I like most of this.

BTW, just found out Verizon charges $10 extra per month for 5G service...don't think I'll be paying that for something that mostly benefits the wireless companies.

 

[JosephKing]

I'd like to point out for everyone that the only thing Ben Geskin has ever properly predicted was the iPhone X design, a few months before launch. Everything else is completely made up and then mocked up in a 3D renderer.

 

[fokmik]

No need to keep dreaming as they are many smartphone OEM capable of making a notchless model already.

What model?With faceid tech inside ?? Keep dreaming,apple will not abandon faceid for 2020

 

[JPack]

That antenna schematic is showing otherwise the same body design?

Nobody credible has predicted a change in body design.