Having spent years iterating the original iPhone design, Apple has decided to shake things up on the 10th anniversary ‘iPhone 8’- two new (and highly credible) leaks have now confirmed. We have long time leak superstar Steve Hemmerstoffer (aka @OnLeaks) delivers the first. Having obtained detailed schematics “sourced directly from the factory in charge of building the new iPhone”, he worked with TigerMobiles to manufacturer the device using CNC manufacturing.
The highlight of the major redesign has to be its massive (high resolution) 5.8-inch display, with its potentially awkward top cutout for the front camera and sensors, and space for the secret iOS 11 Function Area.
The iPhone 8’s precise dimensions reveal it to be 43.5 x 71 x 7.5 mm (5.65 x 2.79 x 0.29 in). iPhone 7 was measured as 138.3 x 67.1 x 7.1 mm (5.44 x 2.64 x 0.28 in) and the iPhone 7 Plus as 158.2 x 77.9 x 7.3 mm (6.23 x 3.07 x 0.29 in). This is incredibly compact for a 5.8-inch device making it notably shorter, if slightly wider, than the 5.8-inch Galaxy S8 (148.9 x 68.1 x 8.0 mm). The only thing blotting the iPhone 8’s copybook is the large, protruding dual camera which increases the depth at this point to 9.1mm and will make the phone hard to use on a flat surface.
These changes are huge, to say the least. We see there is no rear fingerprint scanner (or physical home button) showing this crucial upgrade will indeed be integrated into the display. The additional space to keep that extra battery is gone too.
We also have the reassurances of prolific case maker and accurate smartphone leaker Olixar about the leaks. Having already correctly leaked the iPhone 7, Galaxy Note 7, Galaxy S8 and iPhone 8, its retail partner Mobile Fun goes public this time with a hands on video showing off the company’s official iPhone 8 case and screen protectors and comparing them to an iPhone 7.
Mobile Fun measures the Olixar cases and – you guessed it – at approximately 145 x 73 x 9mm they would perfectly fit around the iPhone 8 chassis Hemmerstoffer measured leaving roughly 1mm thick of protection on all sides. For years iPhones have been criticised for their large and top bottom bezels, but this will change dramatically with the iPhone 8. iPhone 7 almost fills Olixar’s iPhone 8 case, despite the latter’s 1.1-inch larger display.
The reality is Apple needs to manufacturer millions of units in the run up its release and this typically starts three months out so we can’t predict a U-turn happening this late in the game. Thus, no changes should be anticipated before Apple’s official iPhone 8 reveal (which historically has been seen) in September.
As a technology lover you may like our daily important technology news series. It’s a playlist and you can retrieve the total day-wise videos. Please consider subscribing our YouTube channel:
Author: Technology Vista
