Newly-leaked images allegedly show a fully assembled 4.7-inch iPhone 6 display, featuring even the glass cover, mounting structures, and flex cables.
The iPhone 6 is one of the hottest smartphones expected to launch this year and among the most highly-anticipated devices ever, and leaks abound ahead of its official debut. The rumor mill is working overtime when it comes to Apple's next-generation smartphone and more details surface on a daily basis, trying to paint a picture of what to expect.
The latest leak surfaced on Sunday, Aug. 10, from the Far East, consisting of a set of leaked images that show close-ups of the assembled 4.7-inch display of the iPhone 6. The photos come from Taiwanese publication Apple Club, which claims they are production versions of both white and black faceplate options. It's worth pointing out that these images are the very first to show a complete screen unit for the iPhone 6, assembled with cover glass, and mounted display.
As you can see in the image above, the purported iPhone 6 display sports thinner side bezels to accommodate the larger 4.7-inch format, which falls in line with previous rumors and leaks. The top and bottom areas, meanwhile, feature slightly modified holes for the ear/speaker sensor package and the Touch ID fingerprint reader.
On the rear, the unit seems to feature a complete display package with backlight installed, as a protective film covers most of the package. A serial number and central QR code are not covered, likely left in sight for the manufacturing process and quality control tests.
As AppleInsider points out, the images don't show the familiar electromagnetic shielding that appeared attached directly to the faceplate in previous iPhone iterations. Apple may either add the metal plate sometime later in the production process, or may choose to combine the unit with the rear chassis instead.
The display's top section also shows a couple of flex cables, which falls in line with iPhone models so far, including the current ones. On the other hand, the connections are different compared to the ones on the iPhone 5S. Apple logos, meanwhile, adorn both the flex cables and a QR code patch located nearby.
The next-generation iPhone 6 is widely expected to make its debut this fall, with recent reports indicating that Apple may unveil the device on Sept. 9. The company is widely rumored to launch two large-screen iPhone 6 models this year - one with a 4.7-inch panel and the other with a 5.5-inch screen - but it remains unclear at this point whether they will debut at the same time. The 5.5-inch model is rumored to face some production issues that may delay its launch, but it all remains unconfirmed for now. We'll keep you up to date as soon as we learn more, but take everything with a grain of salt until an official announcement.
