Apple iPhone 7s info leaked: Three variants likely to be launched including 'Ferrari' model
Apple fans will have to wait for the iPhone 8 for a little while as new information has surfaced suggesting that the Cupertino, California-based company is set on releasing three iPhone 7s variants next year. The successors of the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus are expected to be joined by a premium AMOLED model codenamed “Ferrari.”
The leak was first posted on Chinese social media platform Sina Weibo and was initially reported by cnBeta. According to Apple Insider, the person responsible for the leak is known for disclosing Apple’s development plans and gets the information from the tech giant’s East Asian supply chain.
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The leaked documents hint that Apple intends to launch a trio of iPhone 7s models with the labels D20, D21 and D22. Previous reports have indicated that the eventual successors of the 4.7-inch iPhone 7 and the 5.5-inch iPhone 7 Plus shall retain both handsets’ measurements. The premium AMOLED “Ferrari” iPhone 7s is reportedly going to feature new technology and about 5.2 inches of screen size, with the panel itself reaching up to 5.8 inches crosswise.
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Earlier reports stated that Apple is sticking with the current models’ LCD displays for the iPhone 7s and iPhone 7s Plus. The company boosting the “Ferrari” iPhone 7s with new designs and enhancements basically means that it is set to be the future flagship even though it doesn’t have the largest screen size among its peers. While the iPhone 7s and iPhone 7s Plus are expected to have upgraded glass housings, both handsets’ design would be similar to that of their predecessors.
The “Ferrari” iPhone 7s is expected to have no bezel, allowing the Home button to be integrated into its OLED display, which is reportedly going to be mounted on plastic for a curved design. The premium model is also likely to feature an all-glass design with borderless display and wireless charging support. It’s likewise projected to pack Apple’s latest A11 chipset.
