iPhone 5 Back Cover/Middle Plate Hands-On Video Confirms Major Design Changes

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Outer frame/Middle Plate of an alleged iPhone 5 model has been leaked which is entirely different from the iPhone 4S signature metal frame. The parts, however, have striking resemblance with the schematic photo and the back plate leaked last week. The new parts show a different arrangement; if you compare the iPhone 5 metal chassis with other its predecessor.

eTradeSupply got their hands-on with the iPhone 5 back plate and noted the following changes -

  1. The next generation iPhone will be the same width as the current 4 and 4S models, but will be taller in size – around 4-inches diagonally.
  2. The upcoming iPhone will be much thinner. The exact dimensions are unknown, however.
  3. The leaked part is neither a battery door nor a middle plate. It is a single integrated part! The iPhone 5 back plate is one piece anchored by an aluminum alloy. Major design changes in the upcoming iPhone.
  4. Earphone jack has been moved from top to the bottom of the iPhone
  5. Apple has redesigned the dock connector which is smaller in size
  6. SIM card tray is different in size – a smaller one. So, expect a smaller SIM card tray.
  7. Enhanced speaker grills. If you carefully examine the video, you’ll notice an extra space at the bottom – may be to enhance the speaker’s quality.

iPhone 5 Back Cover and middle Plate Leaked Video

The leakage of individual iPhone 5 parts every now and then is likely a sign that we’re getting closer and closer to launch. Regardless if this is a legit part or not, it seems like Apple has major changes in store for the upcoming iPhone.

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  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1273696743 Charles McKinney

    For all we know that’s a failed designed iPhone 5 piece. And the blueprints and that piece were suppose to be destroyed but someone sneaked it out or something

  • http://www.nocturnart.com Teo Maragakis

    Remember the leaked cases of the “iPhone 5″ before the 4S was announced?

    • Chuck

      You are talking about “iPhone 5 Cases”, this is a legitimate iPhone part.

      • http://www.nocturnart.com Teo Maragakis

        Why is it legitimate? Because it physically exists?

      • http://www.nocturnart.com Teo Maragakis

        Any engineer can design this part and any chinese factory can produce it for $500.

        • http://cydiablog.com/ Mike Webb

          Teo, if you’re unaware, no factory will be ready to manufacture few parts for just $2000 – $3000. The cost for producing parts is very high..its beyond your purview..If you have ever visited any manufacturing unit, you’ll know how they actually work..’The Parts are indeed Ligit’..

          • http://www.nocturnart.com Teo Maragakis

            Allright, if you insist. Talk to you when the new iPhone comes out.