The iPhone 13 is scheduled to be announced on September 14, but the new devices could be outdated before sales even start thanks to an unprecedented leak from Jon Prosser that reveals what Apple’s 2022 iPhone 14 might look like.
This is allegedly Apple’s notchless iPhone 14 Pro Max
Potentially representing the second major redesign since the iPhone X was introduced in 2017, the next-generation iPhone 14 looks set to bid adieu to the controversial notch and hello to a floating cutout, similar to the ones found on recent Samsung flagships.
The latter houses what seems to be the front-facing camera, signaling that Apple isn’t quite ready to adopt the under-screen camera technology that Samsung included on the Galaxy Z Fold 3 last month.
It’s unclear where the Face ID setup is, however. Perhaps the Cupertino giant has the confidence in under-screen tech to move it under display, or perhaps it’s being removed entirely in favor of under-screen Touch ID. The latter seems highly unlikely, though.
Either way, if Apple moves forward with this design, it’d arguably stand out less than its current models. The Android world is full of single punch-hole smartphones, so Apple might be find itself relying on its brand recognition more than ever to stand out from the crowd.
Apple’s unmistakable rear camera setup is receiving an upgrade too, in this case the biggest change since the triple-camera iPhone 11 Pro was first announced in late 2019. If the renders are to be believed, Apple will be doing away with the bump entirely and going with a completely flat look.
Is this iPhone 14 design leak real?
As with all leaks, it’s worth taking everything above with a pinch of salt. While Prosser has a decent track record, Apple doesn’t usually nail down iPhone designs until six months before launch, so changes could still be made.
It could also be a repeat of 2019, when Apple was considering multiple iPhone 11 designs at the same time. The one seen today could be one of several, meaning there’s no guarantee the final iPhone 14 models will use this look.
Nevertheless, Prosser has expressed confidence. His source believes that while dimensions and colors may change, the overall design will make it all the way to mass production next fall. That same source is responsible for recent Apple product likes like the iPad mini 6 and Apple Watch Series 7.
