Apple’s 2020 iPhone is reportedly getting a smaller notch and a seven-piece lens system

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The kid Ming-Chi Kuo is back at it again with another fresh deployment of predictions for 2020’s iPhone lineup.

In a recent report to investors (via MyDrivers), he’s expecting to see the 2020 iPhone utilize a smaller front-facing camera lens, essentially making the front-facing notch smaller – making room for a larger screen.

The report is a little light on details, but there are a few important takeaways

• Kuo predicts the 2020 iPhone’s design will change. It’s unclear if the notch has anything to do with this
• It’s more likely Apple won’t remove the notch entirely, but instead, just make it smaller
• Kuo says the 2020 iPhone’s rear-facing camera will feature a seven-piece lens system

I’m all for a smaller notch, but man, what about this rear-facing camera with a seven-piece lens system? How much real estate is that going to take up on the phone? Mockups of a new iPhone camera system have been met with mixed results.

Again, the report is a little light on the details, but there you have it. Again, these are just predictions. This isn’t anything official, but given Kuo’s track record, he’s usually right on the money.

If you’re looking for more deep analysis, Apple Insider rounds up a few more predictions from other analysts here in this post.

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