iPhone 6 mockups shed light on what we can expect from Apple’s next-gen smartphone

Opinion
May 8, 20142 mins

It’s that time of year, folks. With summer steadily approaching, an onslaught of iPhone 6 rumors have started making the rounds. Recently, there has been no shortage of next-gen iPhone mockups, in large part due to leaked iPhone 6 schematics. While there is, of course, no way to know how accurate the leaks are, the evidence strongly suggests that the iPhone 6 will in fact boast a larger 4.7-inch screen.

One of the more intriguing iPhone 6 mockups came by way of the Italian Mac site Macitynet.

It’s hard to fully make out the details, but it appears, as has been rumored, that the sleep/wake button has been moved to the side of the device. It also appears that the camera module may protrude ever so slightly.

Now, seeing as Apple may be entering the larger-screened smartphone market rather late, Macitynet was so kind as to post images of the iPhone 6 mockup next to the Samsung Galaxy S5 for the sake of comparison.

Note, though, that the Galaxy S5 sports a 5.1 inch screen, which helps to explain the size differential pictured above.

And another photo here compares the thinness across each device.

BGR also spotted this video, which adds a few more photos providing even more perspective as to the dimensions of the rumored iPhone 6. Suffice it to say, the device appears to be beyond thin.

As for what to expect from the iPhone 6, some rumors still suggest Apple may release two new iPhone models, one with a 4.7-inch screen and another with a 5.5-inch screen.

Some additional rumored features include NFC functionality, an expected A8 processor, a camera with improved image stabilization technology, and perhaps, sapphire screens.

yoni heisler

Yoni Heisler is a technology writer and Mac nerd who's been using Apple products for well over 21 years. He actively covers a wide variety of Apple topics, from legal news and rumors to current events and even Apple related comedy and history. Got an idea, comment or suggestions? You can reach him at iOnApple1@gmail.com or follow him on Twitter at @EdibleApple where he's also a part-time contributor.

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