AppleCheaper iPhone 5 rumored, 4.5-inch variant speculated for 2014 launch

Cheaper iPhone 5 rumored, 4.5-inch variant speculated for 2014 launch

Rumor has it that a cheaper iPhone 5 is in the works and a 4.5-inch variant is apparently expected to be exposed sometime next year, that’s if word through the grapevine is to be believed. Sources indicate that the latter smartphone was originally slated for an unveiling this year, but has been delayed for unknown reasons.

The news was brought to notice thanks to a report on Unwired View which cites Macotakara, a Japanese website, as its source. Though there is not much to go on about the 4.5-inch device, certain details about the alleged budget-friendly iPhone 5 has come to the surface. The handset will apparently comprise of a chassis that would be crafted from polycarbonate material instead of the standard aluminum which is used for the existing version.

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This smartphone would supposedly be drenched in an assortment of hues in addition to the regular colors. Another point of difference seems to be the thickness of the phone that could be larger than its predecessor. By the looks of it, everything else about the device will be similar to its current sibling except for the asking amount. Lacking validation, revelations have been made that the unlocked version of the handset will be sold for a jaw dropping $330.

Here’s a quick reminder about the specifications of the original device. The iOS 6 smartphone uses an A6 CPU that has been designed by the maker itself. Hoarding needs are addressed by 16GB, 32GB or 64GB of internal memory. With a form factor of 123.8mm x 58.6mm x 7.6mm, the handset is as light as 112 grams. An 8MP camera with autofocus and an LED flash on the flip side takes care of photo and video capturing.

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As mentioned earlier, rumor has it that the 4.5-incher should see the light of day sometime in 2014. There are no details as to when the purported iPhone 5 replica will be launched, but we suspect that it could be the 5S which should go on sale this year. An additional piece of gossip which has emerged is that one of these two unconfirmed mobiles will be housing a dual LED flash alongside the camera. Till then, Apple loyalists can only await the confirmation of this news with bated breath.

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Specifications of the existing variant:

– Platform: iOS 6
– Display: 4-inch Retina multi-touch screen
– Processor: Dual core A6
– Onboard memory options: 16GB, 32GB, 64GB
– Camera: 8MP main lens with autofocus and LED flash
– Weight: 112 grams
– Dimensions: 123.8mm x 58.6mm x 7.6mm

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