Over the years, Apple has used a variety of materials for iPhones: plastic, aluminum, and stainless steel. But if it is up to analysts at JP Morgan Chase, a US bank, new material will be added in 2022. According to the report, the arrival of titanium in the iPhone 14 is one of the biggest design changes.
‘iPhone 14 Pro from 2022 in titanium’
< p>If Apple indeed opts for the use of titanium in the iPhone 14, it is probably the iPhone 14 Pro. Apple's Pro models now use stainless steel, while the standard models are made of aluminum. Aluminum is the cheapest material. Compared to stainless steel, titanium is sturdier, which means it bends less quickly. Titanium is also generally a bit lighter.
A disadvantage is that titanium is more sensitive to scratches. In addition, in many cases it is a bit more expensive. According to the report, Foxconn is the exclusive manufacturer of the titanium housing of the iPhone 14 Pro.
Apple is already using titanium on a number of other products. In some countries, the Apple Watch with titanium is for sale under the name Apple Watch Edition. Apple has two colors, namely space black and silver. In addition, the physical Apple Card in the US is made of titanium. A patent for a titanium iPhone has already been registered.
Previous rumors about 2022 iPhones
There have been more rumors about the 2022 iPhones lately. For example, the iPhone will probably get Touch ID in the display in 2022. In addition, four models will appear again, but not in the lineup that you now know from Apple. Instead of a new 5.4-inch mini, there will be a cheaper 6.7-inch. Let's say some sort of iPhone 14 Max. In addition, there will also be two Pro models again, possibly with titanium.
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