Another Leak Points Towards Controversial Square Camera Bump on All Three 2019 iPhones

Just four months ahead of September, when Apple typically unveils new iPhones, leaks and rumors are starting to surface fast and frequently.

2019 iphone triple camera rendering

Render of 2019 iPhone with triple-lens rear camera via OnLeaks

The latest comes courtesy of Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman, who tweeted a photo of alleged case molds for a trio of upcoming iPhones over the weekend. If accurate, the molds suggest that all three 2019 models will feature a large square camera bump, as seen in many leaks to date.

‌iPhone‌ molds like these are typically created based on design specifications and dimensions that leak out of the factories of Apple manufacturing partners such as Foxconn, allowing third-party accessory makers to prepare properly-fitting cases ahead of time, but they are not always accurate.


The rumored design of the camera bump has proven quite controversial since it was first leaked by OnLeaks in January, with many criticizing the look of both the bump itself and the positioning of the camera lenses within the bump.

It is unclear why Apple would use the square bump for the next ‌iPhone‌ XR if rumors about it having a dual-lens rear camera are accurate, as the existing pill-shaped bump used on the ‌iPhone‌ X, ‌iPhone‌ XS, and ‌iPhone‌ XS Max would seem sufficient, but perhaps it is merely for consistency.

It's worth noting that the camera design might end up being not quite as polarizing as seen in renders, as rumors suggest that Apple plans to apply a special black coating on some of the lenses that could help them blend into the bezel.

Last week, Gurman said the third camera on the next ‌iPhone‌ XS and ‌iPhone‌ XS Max will be an ultra-wide-angle lens that enables a broader range of zoom. The second lens on the next ‌iPhone‌ XR is expected to enable increased zoom as well. The new cameras are also expected to power new augmented reality capabilities.

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matt3526 Avatar
72 months ago
It's starting to remind me of this:

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Agent OrangeZ Avatar
72 months ago
It's time to replace Jony Ive.
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Textime Avatar
72 months ago
Just give us an iPhone X mini.
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AZREOSpecialist Avatar
72 months ago
Not buying this POS design. Wow that's hideous. iPhone 6 camera is good enough for most idiots posting their narcissistic selfies to social media sites. Smartphone filters and simulations requiring sophisticated software and huge camera bumps are laughable to those of us who engage in real photography with real cameras. The best photography on Instagram isn't made with smartphones. The platform's entire raison d'être has been undermined with professional photo shoots using tens of thousands of dollars in real photographic equipment with a talented photographer behind the lens.
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fakejobs Avatar
72 months ago
It's time to replace Jony Ive.
Not buying this POS design. Wow that's hideous.
Same was said about the X camera module. It was mocked for looking like a traffic light , now it's a non issue.
Score: 15 Votes (Like | Disagree)
citysnaps Avatar
72 months ago
Makes no difference to me. I'm more concerned about camera performance and image quality. And I've yet to be let down with the iPhones I've used.
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