The camera bar in these new renders is noticeably taller than what we’ve seen before. Previous leaks suggested the lenses would be arranged horizontally like on the Pixel phones, but these images show a different layout, one we actually have seen once before.
The three camera lenses are placed on the left side of the bar, with an LED flash, rear microphone, and LiDAR Scanner stacked vertically on the right. Why? Because putting them differently could interfere with the Dynamic Island hardware, which is supposedly why a straight camera alignment won’t be possible on the iPhone.
Of course, it’s smart to take these rumors with some skepticism, as leaks about Apple don’t always turn out to be spot on. Still, the buzz is clear – Apple seems to be rethinking the iPhone’s rear camera design.
Now, if Apple does decide to go this route, the iPhone 17 could end up looking a lot like Google’s Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro, which also feature a rear camera bar but with the lenses lined up horizontally instead of in a triangle. Personally, I’m a fan of the Pixel design, but if this latest render turns out to be the final look, I can’t help but ask, “Why Apple, why?” What’s your take on this?
