HIGHLIGHTS
* The ‘iPhone Vision’ is a new concept imagined with inspiration from Apple’s Vision Pro.
* It comes with an immersive display, and audio with ‘Liquid Lens’, and a back screen as well.
* Here’s what the concept iPhone Vision looks like, and how it’s different from the regular iPhones.
The iPhone is one of the most popular devices, and a new concept design based on the Vision Pro which Apple calls its spatial computer.
Designer Antonio De Rosa from ADR Studio Design (via BGR) has created a concept iPhone model based on Apple’s recently unveiled Vision Pro spatial computer.
Called the iPhone Vision, the phone features a waterfall display delivering an immersive edge-to-edge experience. Space Audio allows users to experience surround sound giving them the perception of hearing sounds based on the location that they were supposed to originate from.
The Liquid Lens camera system replaces the Wide and Ultra-wide cameras and is equipped with a periscope lens for exceptional zoom capabilities. The iPhone 15 Pro Max, to be released later this year, will be the first iPhone ever to include a periscope lens.
The back of the device is equipped with “Back Screen” which is a small display on the rear of the device that shows notifications and widgets without having to flip the phone screen-side up.
The concept iPhone Vision would be powered by Apple’s powerful M2 and R1 chips; this is the same chip combination used with the Vision Pro and would allow the iPhone Vision to achieve performance levels beyond those of other smartphones.
The device would be equipped with a USB-C port and supports 30W MagSafe charging. It looks as though the buttons on the side are solid-state and are not physical.
Pressing on them would produce haptic feedback giving the users the sensation of pressing on a physical button.
Rumors earlier this year called for the iPhone 15 Pro models to be equipped with solid-state buttons. Reportedly, the costs and the complexity of replacing the physical buttons this year has led Apple to wait until next year’s iPhone 16 Pro line to add this technology to its premium smartphone models.
Bumps on the top and bottom of the rear panel allow the device to lay down flat even when it is screen-side up. And without a SIM tray on the phone, the iPhone Vision would be all “eSIM.” The embedded SIM is mounted on the motherboard and is easier to activate than a physical SIM card.
It is also easier to switch devices using an eSIM. The screen would feature peak brightness of 2200 nits outdoors and the battery would be able to keep the lights on all day.
The concept iPhone Vision even has a concept price. The device would retail at $1,599 or 24 monthly payments of $73.29.
iPhone Vision concept design
Designed by ADR Studio Design and Antonio De Rosa, the ‘iPhone Vision’ has been heavily inspired by the Vision Pro. The iPhone Vision has curved edges much like the iPhone 11, and from the front it can pass off as an iPhone. It’s the rear panel where there’s a lot going on with even a tiny display sitting next to the camera sensors.
The iPhone Vision has a waterfall display for “an immersive edge-to-edge viewing experience”. The concept images show notifications appearing on the side edge of the iPhone. It has an Always On display with 1,800 nits peak HDR brightness, and 2,200 nits peak outdoor brightness.
It is equipped with Space Audio that should provide “crisp and clear surround sound”. The iPhone Vision also has Liquid Lens for high-resolution photography, and a periscope lens for zoom capabilities.
This is something we might actually see on an iPhone soon as the iPhone 15 Pro Max is expected to house a periscope lens.
The back screen will display notifications and widgets so you can easily access them. The idea behind this is so that you don’t have to flip the phone to check your notifications. But the iPhone Vision isn’t a fold or flip so it doesn’t make sense. The screen could be used as a viewfinder though, for the rear cameras.
Like the Vision Pro, the iPhone Vision also runs a dual-chip system with R1 and M2 chips. More features on this futuristic iPhone include USB-C, all-day battery, improved SOS, SIM-less connectivity, 30W MagSafe charging support, and a depth mic.
This is only a concept design that Apple will most likely not take cues from but it’s interesting to see what the iPhone’s future looks like. There are many takes on futuristic iPhones, and this one adds something fresh to the queue.
Faqs
1) Unopened, mint condition iPhone from 2007 goes for an insane Rs 1.3 Cr at auction.Details?
Ans) The first-generation iPhone, introduced by Steve Jobs, revolutionized the smartphone industry with its touchscreen interface and integration of various features like music, internet browsing, and streaming.
As a result, the original iPhone holds significant value, particularly when it is a factory-sealed and unopened device. These rare iPhones have been known to fetch high prices at auctions, and in a recent auction, the first-generation iPhone broke records as the most valuable iPhone sold.
The auction, conducted by LCG Auction, featured a 4GB version of the first-generation iPhone that was sold for an astonishing $158,000 (around Rs 1.3 crore). Initially, the estimated selling price for the iPhone was expected to be between $50,000 and $100,000.
However, due to intense demand, the bidding quickly escalated from $10,000 on June 30, ultimately reaching the final price of $158,644. This amount is 250 per cent higher than the previous record of $63,000 (around Rs 51.6 Lakh) set in February for another rare 4GB original iPhone.
It is worth noting that the 4GB variant of the first-generation iPhone was originally launched in 2007 at a price of $499, approximately around Rs 40,000. With the recent auction, the value of this particular variant has increased by a staggering 318 times over the span of 16 years.
The LCG Auction described the condition of the highly valuable 4GB sealed original iPhone, providing details about its pristine and unopened state:
Our offering is an exceedingly rare, factory-sealed, first-release 4GB model in exceptional condition. Virtually flawless along the surface and edges, the factory seal is clean with correct seam details and tightness. Labels on the reverse are correctly pristine beneath the seal. Outstanding color and gloss. Brand new, never activated. The phone’s provenance is pristine as the consignor was part of the original engineering team at Apple when the iPhone first launched. Collectors and investors would be hard pressed to find a superior example. Relevance and rarity comprise a winning formula for this red-hot collectible.
The auctioned iPhone holds even greater significance as it originated from a former Apple engineer who was directly involved in the development of the smartphone. This connection to an individual who worked on the device adds an extra layer of rarity and historical value.
Furthermore, the 4GB variant of the first-generation iPhone is particularly unique because it was only manufactured for a short period before being overshadowed by the 8GB version in the market. However, in the auction, the 4GB variant fetched a higher value compared to its 8GB counterpart. This was evident when another factory-sealed original iPhone 1st-gen with an 8GB capacity was also sold at the same auction but at a lower price of $44,771 (around Rs 36 lakh).
The unexpected pricing difference between the two variants demonstrates the demand and collector’s value associated with the more limited and rare 4GB model, despite the higher storage capacity of the 8GB version.
2) Apple iPhone X Vision Pro crossover concept renders hint at a secondary display.Details?
Ans) Apple’s Vision Pro took center stage at WWDC 2023. The futuristic mixed-reality headset from Apple is ahead of the curve and comprises technologies that no other VR platform offers. This has also given an idea to product design studios to imagine how a future iPhone, inspired by the Vision Pro, might look.
The latest concept of the Vision Pro-inspired iPhone by ADR Studio Design gives us an early glimpse of how the future iPhone model will be drastically different from the current offerings, which include a modern-looking camera island and a secondary display.