Photos of the iPhone 14 mannequins are already making the rounds. Last week we saw the back of the four models – two small and two large, two vanilla and two Pro – now it’s time to take a closer look at the back.
This appears to be an iPhone 14 Pro Max, judging by the size of the camera bump relative to the rest of the body. Once again we’re more interested in what’s on the front (and what’s not).
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max Mannequin: Note the double hole design on the front
The notch is disappearing with this generation of iPhone Pro models (but will stay on the vanilla pair for a year longer). It will be replaced by a split hole, the so-called “pill and hole” design – the largest element is the Face ID system, which requires an IR illuminator and an IR camera, the other is the new FaceTime camera (with autofocus , presumably).
The gap between iPhone Pro and vanilla will be bigger than ever this year. Not only do the Pros have telephoto camera exclusivity, but they will also be the only ones with a 48MP main camera and the only ones to upgrade to the Apple A16 chipset. The vanilla models will stick to the 12MP rear cameras and the A15 chip, according to analysts’ predictions. Even vanilla models aren’t getting the new “pill and hole” design on the front, whether their displays have a 120Hz refresh rate remains a matter of debate (leaning towards “no”).
The “pill and hole” design will arrive first on Pro models and vanilla phones next year
The vanilla iPhone 15 models will adopt the “pill and hole” design, according to forecasts. Future iPhones are expected to start moving some of the hardware behind the screen, which could start as early as 2024. Obviously, long-term predictions aren’t very accurate (or even possible, considering Apple is still testing what works and what doesn’t. t).
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