Photos claim to show assembled 'iPhone 5S' chassis, possibly early prototype

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5M8KJXkaBalTt_B27UHxZeqsWQR6GMele-Yn6sLvIjJJREt_qiqgvmKP_INy_b8xOupmKTGGKLJqWZYOWG3qVhie1k_GYSuRBopSzAsft4_6gGwq5joOnlLcF-ijsXxJUe-TrxhjCqxc/s1600/13.06.21-iPhone_5S-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5M8KJXkaBalTt_B27UHxZeqsWQR6GMele-Yn6sLvIjJJREt_qiqgvmKP_INy_b8xOupmKTGGKLJqWZYOWG3qVhie1k_GYSuRBopSzAsft4_6gGwq5joOnlLcF-ijsXxJUe-TrxhjCqxc/s1600/13.06.21-iPhone_5S-1.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><b>As Apple's annual iPhone refresh cycle draws near, the number of rumors regarding the so-called "iPhone 5S" continue to grow, the latest being a set of photos claiming to show the handset in near complete form</b>.<br /><br />At first glance, the image of the supposed iPhone 5S internals looks to be in line with rumored parts leaks, which include the handset's logic board, loudspeaker, SIM card tray, vibration motor, and other smaller components. Taken part by part and compared with recent rumored parts leaks, the photos appear to show either an early prototype, or a hybrid of the current iPhone 5 with components from an as yet unreleased version of Apple's smartphone.<br /><br />From the top left: the vibration motor is clearly visible and has a single weight. This is counter to a recent photo that suggests the next-gen iPhone will use a dual-weight system. There is also a slight crimp in the attachment arm, which on the iPhone 5 is at a perfect 90-degree angle. This, along with the off-center contact plate, shows the motor has been previously removed, replaced, or damaged.<br /><br />At the bottom of the picture is the speaker sitting atop flex cables belonging to the microphone and Lightning dock connector. These parts are identical to supposedly leaked components pictured earlier this month.<br /><br />Finally, the battery carries markings that, if legitimate, point to a capacity of 5.92 Watt-hours. In comparison, the iPhone 5 has a 5.45 Whr unit.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLXrPx-SpmOMY5gttvDQdoj_-L4HsNTbZkLiuCgRgUAqgyAnzP_mwDzmG5054rFMxp1_l45n61I6ozLwx0wnsKyJB2r6y8EGJFz6uGnLJRliMEnE8zybFf7zTAB5F4KLzA2iTLjRCurYo/s1600/13.06.21-iPhone_5S-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLXrPx-SpmOMY5gttvDQdoj_-L4HsNTbZkLiuCgRgUAqgyAnzP_mwDzmG5054rFMxp1_l45n61I6ozLwx0wnsKyJB2r6y8EGJFz6uGnLJRliMEnE8zybFf7zTAB5F4KLzA2iTLjRCurYo/s1600/13.06.21-iPhone_5S-2.jpg" width="404" /></a></div><br />The second image allegedly shows the handset's back casing, though this photo contains details that are somewhat incongruent with a next-gen handset. For example, the model number appears to read "A1214," a designation never before seen on an iPhone. The original iPhone and iPhone 3G bore "A12XX" model numbers, while the iPhone 3GS to 4S carried numbers in the "A13XX" range. Apple's GSM version of the iPhone 4S moved into the "A14XX" tier, which continues with the current iPhone 5.<br /><br />It is possible that the number seen on this particular casing reads "A1234," signifying a probable prototype, but the fourth digit is not curved and looks to be either a "1" or a "7" when enhanced.<br /><br />Despite being quite blurry, the image clearly shows the much-rumored dual-flash positioned near the rear-facing camera. Interestingly, the chamfered edge on the left side of the phone is in crisp focus while the rest of the photo is not.

Apple Photos claim to show assembled 'iPhone 5S' chassis, possibly early prototype

As Apple's annual iPhone refresh cycle draws near, the number of rumors regarding the so-called "iPhone 5S" continue to grow, ...

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