Apple is known for its all-metal phones, and reports are in conflict over the 4-inch iPhone’s housing. Some say plastic; some say metal. In a New Year’s Day leak from @OnLeaks, it appears the iPhone 6C will use the same all-metal design as the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, but with a smaller 4-inch display. The leaked mobile has a Touch ID sensor and Apple’s two-tone LED flash.
That matches with the description given by analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who said in early December that the 4-inch iPhone will be made of metal and have curved edges like the iPhone 6S. The analyst also said that it’ll have 2.5D glass and sport two or three colors.
Another report in December from MyDrivers said that the iPhone 6C would feature an all-metal design and look similar to the iPhone 5S. The report says the color options will be the same, too: space grey, gold, and silver.
That matches with the description given by analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who said in early December that the 4-inch iPhone will be made of metal and have curved edges like the iPhone 6S. The analyst also said that it’ll have 2.5D glass and sport two or three colors.
Another report in December from MyDrivers said that the iPhone 6C would feature an all-metal design and look similar to the iPhone 5S. The report says the color options will be the same, too: space grey, gold, and silver.
A previous report by TechWeb also quotes industry insiders saying the iPhone 6C won’t have a polycarbonate shell like the old iPhone 5C, but an all-metal body like the iPhone 6S. The report correlates with others stating that the iPhone 6C will feature quite a few bold colors, similar to the iPhone 5C.
Before this, Jefferies analyst Ange Wu, wrote about a metal iPhone 6C and that Foxconn would build half of the units for Apple, while KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said that Apple would retain the iPhone 5S aesthetic for the iPhone 6C, with mass production of a metal casing beginning in January.
Even though most new rumors suggest a metal design, earlier in the year Apple itself leaked an image of a colorful iPhone sitting on the lightning dock for iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, which may have been a hint of the iPhone 6C. Looking closely at the Home button revealed a chrome surround and an absence of a square icon, giving the impression it’s a Touch ID sensor — a feature not found on the iPhone 5C.
Could this be the iPhone 6C, accidentally leaked by Apple itself? It’s possible, but it could also be a poorly constructed press render, in which we’re seeing something that doesn’t really exist. However, the Touch ID fingerprint sensor is an essential part of Apple Pay, and the mobile payments system isn’t compatible with Apple phones without it. If an iPhone 6C is coming, it’ll almost certainly have Touch ID. The picture has since been removed from Apple’s site.
Earlier in the year, the first pictures of what appeared to be the colorful plastic housing of the iPhone 6C leaked, and in a very similar color to the model used in Apple’s dock promo photo. The pictures were spotted byFuture Supplier, a relatively unknown publication, so take a look at the pictures with a healthy dose of skepticism.
Rumors of an April 2016 launch
Ever since Apple went big with the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, rumors have been circulating about the possibility of a new 4-inch iPhone. Some thought it would arrive with the 6S lineup, but that didn’t happen. Now, new reports are calling for an early 2016 launch. A late December report from AppleInsider hinted at a January production date for the smaller iPhone.
During a December China Mobile presentation, a slide allegedly mentioned that the iPhone 6C or 7C would launch in April 2016 at the carrier. It’s unclear if April is the estimated date for the 4-inch iPhone’s launch worldwide or just at China Mobile. Additionally, the Chinese carrier’s device roadmap could be working off of assumptions and rumors about the iPhone 6C, too, so take the report with a healthy dose of skepticism.
Earlier reports are conflicted on the launch date. Noted KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who has often correctly divined Apple’s plans in the past, said that the 4-inch iPhone could arrive in early 2016. Kuo believes that Apple wants to meet its customers’ demand for a smaller iPhone, adding that the company could sell 20 million units over the course of a year. The analyst predicted that production will kick off in the first quarter of 2016, and the iPhone 6C will launch early on in the year.
The so-called iPhone 6C didn’t arrive with the 6S and 6S Plus, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist.
In keeping with Apple’s traditionally high prices, the mid-range 4-inch iPhone could be priced between $400 and $500 in the United States. Although the price point isn’t too far away from the iPhone 6S’s hefty price tag, Kuo’s prediction would be in line with iPhone 5C pricing.
A report from Chinese news site TechWeb, citing Foxconn insiders, claims Apple might launch the iPhone 6C in February 2016, with an event supposedly set for January 2016. It is the first time a leak has mentioned the month, with earlier rumors suggesting the phone might launch in the first quarter next year.
A research report published by KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo also claims that Apple is still planning to launch a 4-inch iPhone, despite the no-show at Apple’s September event. Earlier this year, Kuo stated in a note to investors obtained by AppleInsider that Apple won’t launch the 4-inch iPhone 6C until 2016. Kuo expects Apple to launch the 4-inch iPhone at its new March event, where we may also see an update to the Apple Watchand MacBook.
The information published by Kuo correlates with a note from Ananda Baruah of Brean Capital to investors, obtained by Business Insider, stating that the 4-inch iPhone will arrive in the spring of 2016. Baruah and Kuo are backed by a few other analysts who claim the 4-inch iPhone is real and will launch early next year, before the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus.
“A new lower-end iPhone — either a smaller functional iPhone model or a “skinny (our term) iPhone 6 sized phone,” Baruah wrote. “This would allow AAPL to tap into emerging market / lower functional ASP-sensitive areas of the smartphone market.”
An August report from DigiTimes cited supply chain sources who claim that Apple will launch the iPhone 6C in the second quarter of 2016. DigiTimes also published a report earlier in the year that said it would launch with the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, which turned out to be false.
In July, Jefferies analyst Ange Wu wrote in advice to clients that Foxconn — a major Apple supplier — had won the contract to build at least half of the total number of iPhone 6C units. Wu’s report claimed the 4-inch iPhone would release in 2016, similar to Kuo and Baruah comments.
Analyst Timothy Arcuri of Cowen and Company stated the 4-inch iPhone had been scrapped in July. Arcuri was the first to comment on the 4-inch iPhone, but said the phone had disappeared from Apple’s internal networks, perhaps due to the company pushing the launch date to early 2016.
Another mid-range set of specs expected
Much like the iPhone 5C, the 6C is expected to have less-than-stellar specs for a lower price. So far, rumors seem to agree on most of the details, though some are in contention.
A late December report from MyDrivers via AppleInsider claims that the iPhone 6C — or iPhone 7C as some are now calling it — will rock an A9 processor, 2GB of RAM, and a 1,642mAh battery. Others have said the A8 will power the phone, though, so the processor is still a point of contention among sources. The report also suggests that the 4-inch screen will have a 1,136 x 640-pixel resolution like the iPhone 5S.
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo weighed back into the debate in December with more possible specs, including an A9 chip from TSMC and Samsung, 2.5D cover glass, NFC support for Apple Pay, metal casing with at least two to three color options, and the same camera specs found on the iPhone 5S: an 8-megapixel camera and a 1.2-MP front shooter. Based on Kuo’s report, it looks as though the main difference between the iPhone 6S and this 4-inch model will be the camera resolution and screen size. Otherwise, it appears to have any of the same specs.
A November report from the blog Macotakara states that the 6C will be a mid-range phone with iPhone 5S-like specs. The 4-inch device will supposedly be powered by the older A8 processor instead of the current A9 chip used in the iPhone 6S or the A10 processor, which is expected to debut in the iPhone 7. The sources also mention 802.11ac Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, and a ƒ/2.2 aperture camera. Although it’s unclear how valid the source is, the specs listed in the report seem to line up with earlier reports,
KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said the 4-inch iPhone may use the A9 chipset for smooth performance on iOS 10. To differentiate the 4-inch iPhone from the iPhone 6S and 6S Plus, Apple will not add 3D Touch — this has been backed up by a recent TechWeb report.
DigiTimes cited supply chain sources who claim that Apple will launch the iPhone 6C in the second quarter of 2016, instead. The publication’s sources say that Apple plans to use 14/16nm FinFET chips from the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) and Samsung, which will not be ready for 2015. Originally, Apple planned to use TSMC’s 20nm process, but the FinFET processors proved to be the best bet because they would allow the iPhone 6C to have better specs and battery life.
DigiTimes also reported that the smaller iPhone is said to be powered by the A8 processor, have NFC, and sport the Touch ID fingerprint sensor. Presumably, that means the iPhone 6C could use Apple Pay. Leaked images appear to leave off the sensor, though, so it’s unclear whether the cheaper iPhone will get Touch ID.
A recent leaked image of what appears to be a smaller 1,715mAh battery that could have been for the iPhone 6C recently appeared on Nowhereelse.fr, a site with a good track record with Apple products.
In a note to investors leaked to AppleInsider, analyst Timothy Arcuri suggested Apple may launch an “iPhone 6S Mini” with a 4-inch screen. The device would supposedly sport similar specs to the iPhone 5S, but include a few low-cost components. This may make the device more budget-friendly, making it sound like a revamped iPhone 5C. Arcuri claims the smaller iPhone will have the same curved edge design as the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus.
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