As is always the case with upcoming smartphones, rumors about the iPhone 8's shape, size, and specs are arriving thick and fast. But the latest photos may give us a pretty good idea of what the final handset will look like, as they're images of CNC dummy models.
iPhone 8 Dummy (This is CNC model according to Foxconn)#iPhone8 #iPhoneX #iPhoneEdition pic.twitter.com/GqNwUeXRFw
--- Benjamin Geskin (@VenyaGeskin1) April 23, 2017
Posted on Twitter by Benjamin Geskin, Foxconn has reportedly confirmed the pictures really are of an iPhone 8 dummy chassis. As rumored, the handset follows the current trend of bezel-less phones, featuring an edge-to-edge front screen with an earpiece at the top. There's no sign of a fingerprint reader, suggesting it will be integrated under the display.
iPhone 8 Dummy (This is CNC model according to Foxconn)
--- Benjamin Geskin (@VenyaGeskin1) April 23, 2017
Back is 2.5D Glass.#iPhone8 #iPhoneX #iPhoneEdition pic.twitter.com/Z8mH7b7z4r
The front and back panes of glass are separated by a piece of stainless steel, which Geskin says will be polished black in the final version of the phone. There's also a vertical cutout on the back for the new dual camera system.
There are separate volume buttons on the side of the device, along with a mute switch. The right side sports a SIM tray and power button, which is longer than the one found in current iPhone models.
Stainless Steel will be polished black.
--- Benjamin Geskin (@VenyaGeskin1) April 23, 2017
Just like this. pic.twitter.com/nIL3jh1SZa
Geskin posted some updated schematics of the device, which show a hidden row of sensors at the top of the front screen, as well as a noise-reduction microphone beside the LED flash on the back.
More accurate iPhone 8 schematics (based on blueprints) #iPhone8 #iPhoneX #iPhoneEdition pic.twitter.com/MNwRGa30Sv
--- Benjamin Geskin (@VenyaGeskin1) April 23, 2017
The handset will supposedly be the same thickness as the iPhone 7 - 7.1mm - and be approximately the same size, albeit with a larger display thanks to the lack of bezels.
It's important to remember that elements of this design could change in the final version of the phone - Bloomberg writes that Apple is testing several prototypes. Reports say the iPhone 8 will feature a 3D sensing front camera, wireless charging, 3GB RAM, and a 5.8-inch OLED 521 PPI display. It will likely cost around $1000.