While some argue that it looks like a cyclops, it's certainly better than the square island alternative tucked in a corner that appeared as another Engineer Validation Test prototype. That one could still make it into an eventual XI Max, though we doubt that Apple will make its prime 2019 iPhones so different from each other.
While the tip that the iPhone XI will retain the 5.8" OLED display of its predecessor but with a smaller notch due to shrinking of the TrueDepth camera components, is utterly believable, the next bits of info from the alleged "insider sources" are a bit hard to take at face value. Imagine an iPhone XI with a 4000 mAh battery and a USB-C port instead of Apple's proprietary Lightning connector, and you will see why.
There is a gray area between believable and hard-to-imagine rumors in this latest report, and it is the purported new color for the iPhone XI. Due to popular demand, a blue option might be added to the current Silver, Space Gray, and Gold housings. Last but not least, the tipsters claim that the 2019 iPhones won't offer 5G support, but we already knew that, and 5G networks will be few and far between this year anyway.
Daniel, a devoted tech writer at PhoneArena since 2010, has been engrossed in mobile technology since the Windows Mobile era. His expertise spans mobile hardware, software, and carrier networks, and he's keenly interested in the future of digital health, car connectivity, and 5G. Beyond his professional pursuits, Daniel finds balance in travel, reading, and exploring new tech innovations, while contemplating the ethical and privacy implications of our digital future.
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