Case images for the The Apple iPhone 13 series reveals some changes coming in the next iteration of the iconic line of smartphones. Believe it or not, we are weeks away from the unveiling of the IPhone 13 series which will consist of four different models (iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max). The cases are from + Innocent and were first published by svetapple.sk (via cult of Mac).
Suspected iPhone 13 series cases reveal larger camera modules and thicker bodies
If these images and accompanying measurements are legitimate, the iPhone 13 series camera modules will be larger than last year’s models. and the iPhone 13 mini weighs 4.0cm measured diagonally. This is an 8.1% increase over the 3.7cm module used on last year’s iPhone 12 lineup. An even bigger increase of 15.4% comes to the camera module on the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max, dropping the case size from 3.9cm on the iPhone 12 Pro units of the year last at 4.5 cm this year.
The notch can be reduced in width by 25%
All 2021 models will use Sensor-Shift technology to stabilize videos and counter some users’ shaky hands. Unlike OIS which adjusts the lens to compensate for shaking, Sensor-Shift adjusts the sensor to provide better stabilization. Trusted TF International analyst Ming-Chi Kuo sees the 13 Pro models offering upgraded ultra-wide cameras with autofocus with six elements instead of five.
Bigger batteries are coming to all four 2021 iPhone models
The cases are also 0.2mm thicker. It’s no surprise that the 2021 iPhone 13 series is a bit bigger than last year’s models. With the ProMotion 120Hz refresh rate display expected to be included along with 5G support, the battery capacity is very large and the extra girth strongly suggests a nice battery size for iPhone models. 2021. The iPhone 13 Pro Max could be the first iPhone with a battery with a capacity greater than 4000 mAh.
Case shows larger camera module for 2021 iPhone models
4352mAh is the supposed battery capacity of this year’s high-end handset, up 18% from the 3687mAh battery used to power the iPhone 12 Pro Max. Both the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 are rumored to have 3,095mAh batteries, up 10% from the 2,815mAh batteries used on the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro. And finally, the 2227mAh battery that powers the iPhone 12 mini will be increased by 8% to 2409mAh for the iPhone 13 mini according to the most recent leaks.
So yes, slightly thicker cases are a positive sign for those who like big batteries (and can’t lie). The cases also show the power and volume buttons go down a quarter of an inch. And svetapple.sk. says the notch is reduced from 3.45cm in the iPhone 12 lineup to 2.57cm in future models. This corresponds to a decrease of more than 25%.
What could help reduce some of the high power consumption typically associated with faster refresh rates is the LTPO backplane that will allow the rate to drop from the peak of 120 updates per second depending on of the content found on the screen. For example, iPhone 13 users playing a video game with stunning animations will likely see their screen refresh to 120Hz. On the other hand, if the same user reads an email or text, that static content will reduce the refresh rate and save the handset battery life.
The iPhone 13 series will be Apple’s first handset to use ProMotion displays. Apple has already used 120Hz ProMotion displays with its high-end iPad Pro tablets. The Cupertino gang really had no choice but to throw a 120Hz refresh rate on the new iPhone models, as refresh rates of 90Hz, 120Hz and higher were seen on the Android phones.
