An picture said to be the display schematic for the iPhone 14 Pro series has surfaced online, revealing the exact size of the pill-shaped and circular cutout design slated to appear on high-end 2022 iPhones in place of the notch.
The picture initially appeared on Weibo and was then shared by Apple leaker Jon Prosser, who claims to have "independently" confirmed that the schematic is genuine and represents the "probable dimensions" of the pill-shaped and hole-punch cutout. The schematic is consistent with reports that Apple intends to replace the notch on high-end iPhone 14 models with a hole-punch and pill-shaped cutout.
While the schematic corresponds with the foundations of recent iPhone 14 Pro display speculations indicating the end of the notch, other minor elements deviate from information supplied by display analyst Ross Young, who is known for his accuracy.
Young, who has previously given correct information, published a front iPhone 14 Pro panel last month that displays a substantially smaller hole-punch and pill-shaped cutout than the one pictured in the schematic. Furthermore, Young's research indicates that, contrary to the schematics, the pill-shaped cutout will be centred with the display.
In a separate tweet, Young stated that the hole-punch and pill-shaped cuts will appear in all models of the 2023 iPhone series, rather than just the highest-end iPhone 14 variations. The notch will be present on the two lower-end iPhone 14 models.
Customers who were looking for an under-display system next year will be disappointed by the signal that the 2023 iPhone series would continue to contain some type of display blockage for the TrueDepth camera system. According to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple intends to install Face ID beneath the display beginning in 2023, meaning a full-screen design with no notch or pill-shaped or hole-punch perforations.
The iPhone 14 range will include of four variants, two 6.1-inch and two 6.7-inch sizes. Along with the higher-end versions that have a pill-shaped and hole-punch design, the entire series is expected to undergo a dramatic overhaul that includes smaller camera bumps, circular volume buttons, and a redesigned speaker grill reminiscent of the iPhone 4. See our thorough summary for additional information on the iPhone 14.
