Why iPhone Duo's Under-Screen Camera Isn't in the Corner

[MacRumors]

If you're wondering why the under-screen camera on the iPhone Duo's inner display isn't placed in the top-right corner, Chinese leaker Instant Digital has provided an explanation.

"The iPhone Duo's under-display camera wasn't placed in the top-right corner of the inner screen because of engineering difficulties," said the leaker in a Weibo post this morning. "The next generation will likely move it there, aligning it perfectly with the outer screen's camera." That sounds like a real engineering challenge, since the opposing rear cameras are the thickest things in the whole phone, but let's wait and see.

Article Link: Why iPhone Duo's Under-Screen Camera Isn't in the Corner

 

[Kylo83]

Too many compromises just for a slightly bigger screen

 

[nepalisherpa]

Too many compromises just for a slightly bigger screen

1st gen products are always like that.

 

[winxmac]

I really don't see the need for a camera on the inner screen.

 

[rotvaldi]

I have seen many videos and photos its a Glossy cut camera on a Matte Screen, ugh. Atleast they could keep it full mate.

 

[gaximus]

Too many compromises just for a slightly bigger screen

The placement of the inner camera, being closer to the middle, is a compromise?

 

[minik]

I think that's just the 'right' location, closer to the middle may look better during video conferencing.

 

[Scipster]

Too many compromises just for a slightly bigger screen

Agree! What would be more impactful is a smaller and lighter device, like an iPhone Mini.

Or the power of an iPhone 18 Pro in an iPhone 6 form factor.

 

[rotvaldi]

1st gen products are always like that.

First gen shows the future of the line just look iPhone Air... if even a Gen 2 would come lol

 

[seek3r]

1st gen products are always like that.

I think people have forgotten that the classic advice for Apple users was always wait for the 2nd revision

 

[jarman92]

I have seen many videos and photos its a Glossy cut camera on a Matte Screen, ugh. Atleast they could keep it full mate.

Oh yeah then everything could be artfully blurry!

 

[everybodylovesramen]

this thing will look quaint by comparison in 3/5 years of whatever they do next

think we’ll see a clamshell “mini” at least attempted too

 

[4 bit 9d api]

Agree! What would be more impactful is a smaller and lighter device, like an iPhone Mini.

In what way would a newer iPhone Mini be more impactful than a completely new type of device?

 

[triumvirate]

Because Apple wants buyers for the Gen2 version. 🍏

 

[iZac]

It was a weird choice dumping it in a no-mans land in the middle-ish.

Setting the interactable UI elements (and one of the cameras) to the side is an inspired design choice but all the fiddly separate buttons of Liquid Glass get somewhat messy.

 

[iMac The Knife]

I don't really care where they put the camera on the inner display as long as they do the under display camera like Apple resurrected from the dead. I miss this feature on my Z Fold 8.

 

[ps3zocker]

Is that also the reason why it's under-display? It would look infinitely better with a cutout like on the outer display aligned in the top right corner.

 

[carrrrrlos]

$2k for a 1080p camera, 256GB, touch id, and an IP68 rating that wanes with use. Perhaps v2 for me.

 

[svish]

Not sure whether it will be possible in Duo 2 but a thicker camera plateau and a telephoto lens could be possible in two years time for Duo 3. Not going to buy the 1st generation Duo because of the lack of zoom lens, no FaceID and matte screen.

 

[Jeremy3292]

Lots of people going to blow their load on a subpar 1st gen Duo, only to be sad when the iPhone XX comes out this time next year. I'll wait patiently until then.

 

[rchaser]

The placement of the inner camera, being closer to the middle, is a compromise?

You seem to be unfamiliar with the rules of on-line LARPing.

 

[Hajj.david]

$2k for a 1080p camera, 256GB, touch id, and an IP68 rating that wanes with use. Perhaps v2 for me.

IP68 wanes with use on every single device. Do you think small rubber seals stay perfect forever?

 

[Hajj.david]

I don't really care where they put the camera on the inner display as long as they do the under display camera like Apple resurrected from the dead. I miss this feature on my Z Fold 8.

Exactly you wont even see it 90% of the time

 

[msackey]

I must be the dumb one here. What is the engineering challenge? Why is there that challenge? Will the insider explain? 🙂

 

[fj_doebz]

I think people have forgotten that the classic advice for Apple users was always wait for the 2nd revision

Never heard that EVER. I certainly don’t remember anyone saying that when iPhone 1 launched