Leaked iPhone 16 mold showcases a design stuck in 2017،
Rumors have been circulating since December that the iPhone 16 would feature an updated design and images released by the leaker. Majin Bu give us a glimpse of what that might look like.
The tipster posted an image of a iPhone16 mold as well as cases intended for the unpublished telephone. Given that the phone is still at least nine months away, it's a little too early for accessory makers to make cases for the phone, but that hasn't been enough to deter them. The mold likely accurately represents the design, as Bu seems confident that it is based on the official drawings.
iPhone 16 mold leaked
The mold image hints at a vertical camera setup. One of the reasons Apple decided to ditch the iPhone 15's diagonal camera setup is because it wants to integrate the iPhone 15 Pro's spatial video recording into the base and Plus. iPhone16 models.
Accessory makers are already preparing for the iPhone 16 launch
The image suggests that the phone will have a pill-shaped camera island with separate camera rings for the main and ultra-wide shooters. The camera island is reminiscent of the iPhone X, released in 2017.
The iPhone 12 also had a vertical camera setup, but it featured a wider camera bump that could also accommodate the microphone and flash.
MacRumors says that with a new camera design, recent iPhone16 prototypes also feature a smaller action button and a pressure-sensitive capture button. The outlet adds that Apple has been experimenting with different models and while Bu has a mixed track record, the images they recently shared are consistent with the reports. MacRumors received from the supply chain.
The facade design is apparently the same as last year iPhone15 and the phone will continue to offer a refresh rate of 60 Hz. It would be powered by a chip based on the N3E process. The phone is also rumored to include a new graphene thermal system to prevent overheating.
