An image believed to be the iPhone 14 Pro series display scheme has surfaced online, giving us a life-size look at the pill-shaped and circular cutout design that is set to debut on high-end iPhones. 2022 replacing the notch.
The image first appeared on Weibo and was later shared by Apple leaker Jon Prosser who claims to have been able to “independently” confirm that the diagram is legit and depicts the “likely size” of the cutout. pill and perforated. The pattern coincides with rumors that Apple plans to replace the notch on high-end iPhone 14 models with a punch-hole and pill-shaped cutout.
While the pattern coincides with the fundamentals of recent iPhone 14 Pro display rumors suggesting the end of the notch, more minor details differ from information shared by often accurate display analyst Ross Young.
Young, who has shared specifics in the past, shared an iPhone 14 Pro front panel last month that shows a significantly smaller punch-hole, pill-shaped cutout than shown in the diagram. Additionally, information from Young suggests that the pill-shaped cutout will be centered with the display, unlike the schematics.
We now believe that Apple will have a hole + pill design on the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max models. The smaller hole will not be invisible… The two-hole concept will be unique to Apple, like the notch, not similar to all of Huawei’s pill models… Let’s see these new renders pic.twitter.com/Udt8cTKzPZ
— Ross Young (@DSCCRoss) January 12, 2022
In a related tweet, Young said that the punch-hole and pill-shaped cutouts will debut in all models of the iPhone 2023 series, as they are only expected to feature on the high-end variants of the iPhone 14. Both lower-end iPhone 14 models will feature a notch.
The double-punch design of the iPhone Pro models will be seen on all 4 models in 2023. Hopefully the holes will get smaller… — Ross Young (@DSCCRoss) February 27, 2022
The indication that the iPhone 2023 series will continue to feature some form of display obstruction for the TrueDepth camera system will disappoint customers who were hoping for an under-display system next year. Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said Apple plans to place Face ID under the display from 2023, which involves a full-screen design with no notches, pill-shaped cutouts or punch-holes.
The iPhone 14 lineup will include four models, consisting of two 6.1-inch and two 6.7-inch sizes. Alongside the high-end models featuring a pill-shaped and perforated design, the entire range is believed to be getting a significant overhaul with thinner camera bumps, circular volume buttons and a new grille speakerphone reminiscent of the iPhone 4. For more on what we know about the iPhone 14, check out our full roundup.