iPhone 6 or iPhone 5S Low-Cost Model Rear Shell Photos Surface, Price Same as iPhone 4
New high-res photos of what could be the low-cost iPhone 6 or iPhone 5S surfaced on the internet this week.
The pictures were posted by a Chinese microblogging site known as Sina Weibo, C Technology. The site claims that this low-cost iPhone will retail for 3000 yuan off-contract, which is equivalent to $490. This puts it in line with the price of the iPhone 4.
The photos show off the device's rear shell from different angles and can all be seen here.
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The shell's interior can also be seen and shows metal linings and screw holes for other components. These pictures are consistent with previous sightings of the device. Judging from the pictures, the device will feature an 8-megapixel camera, lightning connector, speakers and flash for the phone.
The part is also similar to the video showing off the component that was leaked last month. Both parts had pinholes instead of cut outs for a number of physical features such as the power/volume buttons and SIM slot.
The iPhone component in these new pictures does not have the required legal information and certifications so it cannot be confirmed to be a real component for the device. This could actually be a prototype model.
Apple is already expected to discontinue the lower-end models such as the iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S in order to make way for the cheaper lightning-based replacement that will allow the company to standardize its current 30-pin connector. However, the end of the iPhone 5 was something that was not expected since it introduced the new wire connection in 2012.
The report also claims that the main reason why Apple will discontinue its latest model is due to it not being suitable for low volume production. This will allow Apple to focus all of its efforts toward producing parts for newer products. The iPhone 5S is expected to begin production later on this month.
The iPhone 5S or 6 could be released as early as the first week of September.
