New renders of the iPhone 15 Pro Max show the model has a slightly bigger bump for the rear camera, while offering another look at the solid-state buttons.
Case makers often use leaks to create a CAD drawing of incoming iPhone models before the official launch. In one of these leaks, it seems the camera bump is thought to increase in size in the 2023 releases.
Sourced from the CAD design of the accessory product, which was leaked by “ShrimpApplePro” and published On Twitter on Saturday, he provided all the major views of the iPhone 15 Pro Max. As part of the post, the leaker provides a list of metrics and ratings from the DAC itself.
ShrimpApplePro claims the camera bump is 3.78mm, about 5% larger than the iPhone 14 Pro Max version. Other leakers pointed to leaks in February that claimed the bump could be thinner.
Glad to share iPhone 15 Pro Max CAD images! This was from the case manufacturer. I know others have already shared the 3D model, but I wanted to give you a more detailed look. As promised, the most detailed! pic.twitter.com/FZGBueAgLl
– CrevettesPommePro (VNchocoTaco) 8 avril 2023
The camera ring diameters are listed as 16.2mm and there’s also a 13mm camera lens in the mix, which according to the leak is about the same as for 2022.
The rear flash diameter of 6.7mm is smaller than the 2022’s 6.9mm, with the microphone diameter also being 1.15mm to 0.75mm. The dynamic island appears to be the same size as previous models.
Shrimp admits that their measurements “may not be exactly the same as the others, but I think his measurements are accurate.”
Besides the camera bump, the leaker also discusses “strange things” above the volume buttons on the solid state. It is believed to be a conductive fill that will be incorporated into phone cases, to enable full gesture or action sensitivity.
There’s also a claim that the same filling is included on the iPhone 15 and Plus models, which means solid-state buttons may be included across the range.
Although CAD drawings from accessory manufacturers are sometimes quite accurate, they often rely on leaks and rumors to create them, and are not necessarily valid data from Apple or its supply chain. There’s no guarantee that the information is correct, but it’s a good guide to the kinds of things to expect from Apple’s fall launch.
