No day without new, partly contradictory rumors: The iPhone 8 is already on everyone's lips. Some information seems to be set, but many things are still uncertain. For example, where Apple Touch ID will be placed: front, rear, power button, not at all? We've put together the hodge-podge of iPhone-8 rumors and explained how likely the discussed specs and features in the finished smartphone are.
So much in advance: Until Apple will introduce the device presumably in September and thus officially confirmed, all data are without warranty.
The models: iPhone 8, 8 Plus, 7s and 7s Plus?
In 2016, Apple had presented the iPhone 7 and the iPhone 7 Plus to the public. According to your tradition, this year you should expect a faster version: the "s" upgrade. However, since the iPhone is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, analysts and Leak experts are now assuming that Apple could present three new devices. The iPhone 7s and the iPhone 7s Plus as a consequent continuation of the previous and parallel to the iPhone 8 as a quasi-reinvention and redesign of the iPhones.
The biggest difference between performance and performance is the front or the edgeless display of the device. The dimensions of the iPhone 8 with expected 71 x 143 x 733 millimeters position the same between the smaller iPhone 7s and the larger iPhone 7s Plus, which should remain identical in their dimensions to the predecessors.
Probability: 80 percent
The display: OLED for the first time?
While the design of the iPhone 7s compared to the predecessor would not change much, the iPhone 8 should run almost without edge. The 5.8-inch display with OLED panel - also a novelty at Apple - occupies almost the entire front of the smartphone. Only for the loudspeaker and the front camera with sensors is a recess at the upper edge . The physical Homebutton at the bottom is likely to deviate from a virtual variant . The appearance of the front had Apple quasi en passant confirmed by the firmware of the HomePods. In their code, a developer found an icon that depicts the supposed form of the phone . Several at the beginning of August,
Probability: 90 percent
Does the iPhone 8 Plus?
In early August, ETNews spread the news that Samsung could produce two display sizes for the upcoming iPhone generation. In addition to the 5.8 inch version, a 6 inch panel is also in production . So far only one size was mentioned. In the face of the available information, this so far only message to a possible iPhone 8 Plus is however with caution to enjoy.
The Colors: What's the Copper Gold?
Since the iPhone 4, Apple offers the device in at least two colors. The model introduced in 2010 was black and white. Also the 8er comes probably not only in black therefore. At present, besides the classic, "copper-gold" and "silver" are still considered candidates for further colors . Whether Apple is ultimately exactly as designated - if the forecasts are true - remains to be seen. It is also questionable whether there will be another Jet-Black-variant. The fact that the next iPhone will be available in more than one color, however, is almost certain.
Probability: 90 percent
The material
Apple puts back on glass. So the back of the iPhone 8 is again made of the material. The glass sandwich design would be surrounded by a steel frame . Apparently, the choice of the material is not only about optics and haptics, but a central feature, which could support the iPhone 8 for the first time: kabelloses Laden. In the meantime, the assumptions suggest that the new 7s models should have a back of glass rather than aluminum.
Probability: 70 percent
The special features: face detection, Smart Cam and more
- IOS 11 : new version of the operating system with focus on Augmented Reality (probability: 100 percent)
- Augmented Reality : the "expansion" of reality by the insertion of virtual information into the environment (probability: 100 percent)
- Face ID : intended to unlock the iPhone by facial recognition and work at different viewing angles (probability: 90 percent)
- Smart Face Detection : should automatically mute notifications on eye contact (probability: 80 percent)
- Touch ID : Established technology from Apple to unlock the iPhone by fingerprint (probability: 50 percent, since positioning of the sensor remains uncertain)
- 3D camera : The vertical dual camera on the back is to have a much better autofocus for photos and 3D scanning or AR apps (probability: 80 percent) thanks to "VSCEL laser system"
- Dual front camera : is to be used for the depth detection in order to be able to perform 3D scans of the face (probability: 50 percent)
- "Tap to wake" function : Wake up by tapping the display (probability: 80 percent)
- "SmartCam" : The camera should automatically adjust settings to suit the environment (probability: 70 percent)
- Virtual Homebutton : should be resized in size or, if required, completely hidden (probability: 80 percent)
- Record videos in 4K and 60 fps : Both the front and the dual camera on the back should be able (40% probability)
- Cordless store (probability: 70 percent, possibly not directly to sales start )
The other specs: A11 chipset is mandatory
The "L" battery
Apart from the technical features that the iPhone 8 might possibly bring with it, the question remains for the hardware. Because somewhere the performance for computer-intensive AR applications must finally come. Although details about the individual components are still missing, Apple's A11 chip is regarded as the driving force in the interior as set. The 64-bit SoC is supposed to have only a structure width of 10 nm, unlike its predecessor. The rechargeable battery, which may contain two cells and look like an "L" , is also expected to be revised . Analysts currently indicate the capacity is 2700 mAh. A 10W strong power supply should also speed up charging.
Probability: 100 percent
Apple Watch technology in the iPhone
Since the iPhone 7, the Apple phone is waterproof. For the upcoming generation, Apple could also use a feature, which is so far only in the Apple Watch. This can give a special sound when the water is penetrating, which presses the water outwards over the loudspeaker .
Probability: 80 percent
Vertical Dual Camera
For the first time on an iPhone Apple changes the orientation of the dual camera on the back. Instead of being placed on a horizontal lens arrangement as with the 7 Plus, the iPhone 8 is likely to have vertically placed lenses.
Probability: 100 percent
Price: The iPhone could become more expensive
The iPhone 8 is to come at a high price in the trade. One reason for this is the built-in display with its special shape. At least Foxconn Vice President Luo Zhongsheng said on the Chinese social media platform Weibo .
According to Zhongsheng, there is a high committee rate in the production of the OLED display for the iPhone 8, reported AppleInsider . About 40 percent of the panels produced should currently be sorted out. Especially the trimming of the displays caused great problems - possibly because of the special form.
The price for the smartphone should be beyond the 1000 dollar limit and could even exceed the 1200 dollars . In addition to the slow OLED production, costly components such as the 3D front camera should also provide a high selling price.
Probability: 80 percent
Availability: In September it's time
It is very likely that Apple will introduce its smartphones again in early September. Shortly, on average about two weeks, later it should be available. According to experience, Germany is one of the first markets where the new Apple smartphones appear in the market.
Probability: 100 percent
Although many of the information on the iPhone 8 sounds quite realistic and every day new leaks seem to confirm this, again the hint: So far, Apple has not officially confirmed any of it.