Apple is set to launch the iPhone 13 series smartphones next week on 14th September but ahead of the official launch of this year’s phones, renders of the next year’s iPhone 14 Pro Max got leaked online.
The leaked render indicates that the iPhone 14 will come with a punch-hole display for the first time. In that case, it’s believed that the devices will have an under-display Face ID which the company is already rumored to be working on.
Now, analyst Ross Young claims that there’s a possibility that the feature could be delayed as the next year’s Apple iPhone 14 series may not come with an under-display Face ID. He says that Apple wants to move ahead with this technology but the change “isn’t yet final” as the tech giant is still working on it.
He added that it’s easier to hide the Face ID sensors under the display than to hide the main camera setup. This may be the reason why the front camera will remain on the display, tucked under the punch-hole cutout.
It is also speculated that only the Pro models — iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max will come with a punch-hole display while the other models will keep having a notch or switch to using Touch ID for security.
Previously, it was reported that Apple is working on alternative methods to get rid of the notch on top of the iPhone screen. It is rumored that the company could offer an in-display Face ID for the high-end models while the low-end models could feature Touch ID housed inside the display.
Coming to the upcoming Apple iPhone 13 lineup, the phones are expected to come with a slightly smaller notch and will have a 120Hz refresh rate in the Pro variants. It is also expected to come with a LiDAR scanner and the company could also be offering a 1TB internal storage model this time
The upcoming flagship smartphone series from Apple will come powered by a faster and more power-efficient A15 Bionic chipset manufactured using TSMC’s 5nm+ process. The phones are said to come with the space-saving internal circuitry, allowing the firm to offer a larger battery inside the device. The smartphones are also expected to come with support for 25W fast charging technology, a slight upgrade from the current 22W charging.
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