GizmoChina brings to
you exclusive case renders of iPhone 9 that were received from a Chinese
protective case firm named Sanfeng.
The design of the iPhone 9 revealed through the new
case renders matches with the recent leaks. As it can be seen be seen images
below, the iPhone 9 will be sporting a notched display like the iPhone X from
last year. The other OLED iPhones that are expected to debut with iPhone 9 are
also expected to feature notched displays.
Rumors have it that the iPhone 9 will be featuring a
6.1-inch LCD display. The handset could be equipped with Full Active display
supplied by Japan Display. It could be also coming with a technology similar to
MLCD+ screen on the LG G7 that will allow the iPhone 9’s screen to deliver up
to 1,000 nits of brightness without consuming more power.
The iPhone 9 case renders show that the handset does
not feature Touch ID fingerprint scanner. The big notch on the iPhone X
suggests that the smartphone will be only provide a single option of Face ID
for unlocking it by scanning the user’s face in 3D and for authenticating
payments.
The backside of the iPhone 9 may feature an LED
enabled single camera. The lack of dual camera on the iPhone 9 suggests that
its users may not be able to enjoy advanced photography features such loseless
zoom and Potrait Mode.
Like the iPhone X, the power key is placed on the
right side and the left side is occupied by ring/silent switch and volume
rocker. The bottom side features dual speakers with a Lightning connector in
between. The iPhone 9 appears to be thick in above renders. However, recent
leaks have revealed that it could be measuring 150.9 x 76.5 x 8.3mm.
There is no information on the specs of the iPhone
9. It can be assumed that it will be fueled by Apple A12 SoC like the other
upcoming OLED iPhones. The entry-level iPhone 9 is likely to cost around US$ 650.