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iPhone 7s Plus Bare Logic Board Surfaces With A11 Chip and Intel Modem Markings
Benjamin Geskin today shared a photo of what appears to be four bare logic boards that are likely for the so-called iPhone 7s Plus.
Alleged logic board likely for iPhone 7s Plus via Benjamin Geskin
We know the logic board is likely for the iPhone 7s Plus because the placement of the screw holes is consistent with the iPhone 7 Plus logic board, while the top narrow portion is wider than the iPhone 7 logic board.
The so-called iPhone 8, meanwhile, is expected to have a stacked logic board design with a L-shaped two-cell battery pack, which effectively rules out this logic board being for the widely rumored OLED display model.
The logic board isn't populated with components, but there are pads etched on it that suggest the iPhone 7s Plus will be powered by an Apple A11 chip, while at least one model appears to have an Intel modem.
We know this because blurry images of the alleged A11 chip were shared by Chinese social media account GeekBar last week, and the rear design of the chip is consistent with the pad on the bare logic board.
Alleged photos of Apple's A11 chip via GeekBar
Apple's A11 chip reportedly uses a new 10-nanometer FinFET manufacturing process introduced by supplier TSMC, and it will undoubtedly be faster than the A10 Fusion chip in the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus.
As for the modem being supplied by Intel or Qualcomm, the modem pad pattern is virtually identical to the one on the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus logic board, and those smartphones are equipped with Intel's XMM7360 chip.
While not pictured, Apple will likely continue to dual source modems from Qualcomm for its upcoming iPhone lineup. Qualcomm's legal dispute with Apple, however, could push more orders in Intel's direction.
The logic board is etched with a "3217" timestamp, corresponding with the 32nd week of 2017, suggesting it was manufactured in early August.
The rest of the logic board is largely the same as the bare iPhone 7 logic board that surfaced last August — and proved to be real.
Alleged iPhone 7s display assembly via Slashleaks
In related news, photos of what could be the iPhone 7s's display assembly have surfaced on Chinese social platform Weibo. If real, the part reveals no surprises for the iPhone 7s, which is expected to look similar to the iPhone 7.
Apple is expected to announce its new iPhone lineup at a September event, potentially alongside a new 4K Apple TV and Apple Watch Series 3.
We know the logic board is likely for the iPhone 7s Plus because the placement of the screw holes is consistent with the iPhone 7 Plus logic board, while the top narrow portion is wider than the iPhone 7 logic board.
The so-called iPhone 8, meanwhile, is expected to have a stacked logic board design with a L-shaped two-cell battery pack, which effectively rules out this logic board being for the widely rumored OLED display model.
The logic board isn't populated with components, but there are pads etched on it that suggest the iPhone 7s Plus will be powered by an Apple A11 chip, while at least one model appears to have an Intel modem.
We know this because blurry images of the alleged A11 chip were shared by Chinese social media account GeekBar last week, and the rear design of the chip is consistent with the pad on the bare logic board.
Apple's A11 chip reportedly uses a new 10-nanometer FinFET manufacturing process introduced by supplier TSMC, and it will undoubtedly be faster than the A10 Fusion chip in the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus.
As for the modem being supplied by Intel or Qualcomm, the modem pad pattern is virtually identical to the one on the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus logic board, and those smartphones are equipped with Intel's XMM7360 chip.
While not pictured, Apple will likely continue to dual source modems from Qualcomm for its upcoming iPhone lineup. Qualcomm's legal dispute with Apple, however, could push more orders in Intel's direction.
The logic board is etched with a "3217" timestamp, corresponding with the 32nd week of 2017, suggesting it was manufactured in early August.
The rest of the logic board is largely the same as the bare iPhone 7 logic board that surfaced last August — and proved to be real.
In related news, photos of what could be the iPhone 7s's display assembly have surfaced on Chinese social platform Weibo. If real, the part reveals no surprises for the iPhone 7s, which is expected to look similar to the iPhone 7.
Apple is expected to announce its new iPhone lineup at a September event, potentially alongside a new 4K Apple TV and Apple Watch Series 3.
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24 months ago
Man, imagine there ends up being no iPhone 8 announcement? Just the 7s.
The internet will just collapse.
The internet will just collapse.
24 months ago
Jeez, I hope Apple announces these phones soon so less is spoiled
You're on a website called Macrumors.
24 months ago
The A11 is going to distribute some serious power. Looking forward to Geekbench scores later on.
24 months ago
It amazes me how many say they can't afford the new iPhone.
Every year I sell mine and put it towards the new one. I got $500 for my 6S Plus. And now with the iPhone Upgrade Program you just pay for the phone monthly.
Even if you hand down your old phone to someone else and get no money for it, $700-$1000 for the iPhone Pro isn't bad...
Meanwhile, my car is sitting in my driveway because I can't afford to get it fixed. Gotta pay bills and buy groceries.
24 months ago
There's no way on earth I'm going to be able to afford an 8, so let's hope the 7s delivers. :/
24 months ago
There's a chance that could happen.
There is literally no chance of this happening.
Disposable income is a fine thing to have.
Meanwhile, my car is sitting in my driveway because I can't afford to get it fixed. Gotta pay bills and buy groceries.
There's a difference between not being able to spent $100-$300 more than you usually spend and not being able to put ANY money towards a new phone.
Whether the iPhone is $400 or $900, you have more important things going on to worry about and pay for.
24 months ago
Apple A11, confirmed! Great news, especially for the people who believed they would stick with the A10 chip!
Wich are.....non existing.
Wich are.....non existing.
24 months ago
The A11 is going to distribute some serious power. Looking forward to Geekbench scores later on.
So now your phone can run facebook and snapchat faster? aewsome!!1
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