Apple iPhone 9, iPhone X, iPhone X Plus Rumours: Design, Specifications, Expected Price

Just like previous year, Apple is expected to launch three new models of iPhones during the month of September. Even though there has been no confirmation from Tim Cook, but several video teasers and reports have predicted the design, price and specifications of these new models.

According to the new photos and videos shared by Shai Mizrachi with 9to5 Mac, two of three models will incorporate OLED displays, one standard size 5.8-inches model- the successor of iPhone X, a larger 6.5-inches model- which could be thought of as an iPhone X Plus. However, there is also going to be iPhone 9 with 6.1-inches LCD display which will be much cheaper than the other two upcoming models. 

iPhone 9 is successor of iPhone 8 whereas the upcoming iPhone X is a better version of previous year’s iPhone X and iPhone X Plus is the premium handset than the rest. 

Recently a video teaser was shared by Mac Otakara, where the dummy of three new models focused on the dimensions of the smartphones. The 6.1-inches LCD handset (iPhone 9) is expected to measure 150.91 X 75.72 X 8.47 mm thick whereas iPhone X Plus will probably measure up to 157.53 X 77.44 X 7.85 mm and the iPhone X at 143.X 70.9 X 7.7 mm thick. 

KGI Securities Analyst Ming-chi Kuo also shared some details about the upcoming Apple handsets:

• Design: The design of all three models will be similar to iPhone X with thin bezels, a notch at the top that will incorporate TrueDepth Camera setup and Face ID
• Body: The OLED screen iPhone models will feature glass body which will support wireless charging. However there are conflicting reports about the handset’s body, a report cites that iPhone 9 will get a metal body and another says it’ll get a glass body
• Chipset: All the three iPhones this year will be powered by A12 chipset and enhanced LTE chips which will enable the handsets to support faster LTE speeds. Ming-chi Kuo also believes that 6.1-inches and 6.5-inches model may support dual-SIM standby
• Price: The price of iPhone 9 could be around $600 for single SIM variant and around $700 for dual SIM variant, which is similar to iPhone 8 and 8 Plus. Talking about the larger 6.5-inches screen iPhone X Plus, it might be more costly than the last year’s iPhone X and its price might shoot up to $1,100
• Sales: Kuo also suggested that due to its comparatively cheaper price, the 6.1-inches display iPhone model (iPhone 9) will be Apple’s top selling phone comprising around 65 percent of total sales. He also believes that Apple will discontinue the sales iPhone X once the new models arrive this year. Earlier, Apple used to sell older models by reducing their prices even after new models were released

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iPhone 9

iPhone 9 is expected to be the successor of iPhone 8 with 6.1-inches TFT-LCD (320-330 PPI). Unlike iPhone 8, the successor will have out-cell display touch with 3GB RAM. The handset’s design will be similar to iPhone X with a notch, thin bezels and Face ID.

In order to keep the price low, iPhone 9 is expected to have LCD display instead of OLED, aluminium frame instead of stainless steel and single rear camera. 

The analyst also believes that iPhone 9 will be available with a variety of colour options like the iPhone 5c. According to him, Apple is planning to bring grey, white, red, orange, and blue. 

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iPhone X and iPhone X Plus

According to the KGI Securities analyst Ming-chi Kuo, iPhone X and iPhone X Plus will have 5.8-inches OLED (458 PPI) and 6.5-inches OLED (480-500 PPI) respectively with out-cell display touch. Both the smartphones might have stainless steel framework and packed with up gradation to 4GB RAM. Just like the previous iPhone X edition, iPhone X successor and iPhone X Plus will sport dual rear camera with portrait mode and portrait lighting feature.

Both handsets are expected to have edge-to-edge display along with improved Face ID system, which officially leads to elimination of home button and Touch ID fingerprint sensor from all Apple phones in the future too. 

According to Mac Otakara the new 6.5 inches model will be 0.2mm thicker due to the change of implementation of dual rear camera and unlike previous model, iOS 12 will able to unlock phone in vertical state as well via Face ID system.

This year LG Display is expected to provide the display for 6.5 inch OLED iPhones. Samsung on the other hand will be handling most of its OLED displays. Apple could also tap Japan displays for extra supply. 

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