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iPhone 8 Tipped to Cost around $1000 May Be Named It To "iPhone X"

A lot of speculation about the iPhone 8 are making rounds online. This year is special to Apple as it marks the Tenth-Anniversary of the iPhone. A recent rumour suggests that the iPhone 8 Tipped to Cost around $1000 which is quite steep considering the current price of smartphones. This massive price increase is attributed to the introduction of an OLED display as it costs twice as much as an LCD display. Furthermore, the report also states that the Tenth-Anniversary iPhone may be called the iPhone X.

Fast Company cites people familiar with the matter to claim that there will be three variants that will launch in this fall. The first two variants will presumably be – a 4.7-inch iPhone 7s and a 5.5-inch iPhone 7s Plus – which will sport LCD displays.

According to many reports including one from trusted KGI security analyst Ming-Chi Kuo suggests that there will be three models launching this September, the other two being the iPhone 7s and the iPhone 7s Plus. These two models will stick with the IPS-LCD display technology unlike the iPhone 8.

The iPhone 8 is said to sport a 5.8-inch OLED-display which will be bezel-less. It will also have a Home Button integrated into the display and have a much bigger battery.

As OLED displays are twice as expensive as LCD displays, Apple’s celebratory iPhone 8 smartphone will be priced above $1,000 (roughly Rs. 67,100), according to the report. This doesn’t come as a surprise as Apple is known for this kind of pricing, and its most premium variant of the iPhone 7 Plus costs $969 (Rs. 92,000 in India).

The report further adds that Apple has been working with Lumentum to bring a unique 3D-sensing technology. This technology will bring some sort of facial recognition, better image resolution for the camera app, or some form of augmented reality application. However, the actual advantage of this technology is not known yet.

Also, the report adds that the edges of the iPhone 8 would be made of less-expensive stainless steel with an all glass backing. The side buttons would reportedly be replaced by touch-sensitive inlays in the metal (This seems too futuristic and will probably not happen). Previously the iPhone 8 was rumoured to come with improved 3D-Touch functionality, and advanced wireless charging.

Interestingly arch-rival Samsung has been using OLED display technology for years and has still managed to keep the price of the flagship under $650. Therefore, this factor alone does not justify the price increase for the iPhone 8.

you to take all these iPhone 8 leaks with a pinch of salt, as Apple tends to change features even mid-production cycle. Apple is slated to follow tradition and host the iPhone launch 8 in fall, and ship it soon after.