iPhone 7S

Leaked images of the iPhone 7S Plus

iPhone 7S screen

Hottest leaks:

• A sharper, OLED display
• A new size
• Improved 3D Touch

There are a number of iPhone 7S screen rumors, but one we keep hearing is that it could have an OLED display, rather than an LCD one.

In fact, the president of Sharp has even said the iPhone 7S will have an OLED screen, and as Sharp makes some iPhone screens he should know, though we’re a long way out from launch, so plans could change.

OLED displays are used by Samsung and on the Apple Watch, and tend to sport superior contrast to LCD. They’re also better suited to being curved, which we’ve also heard the iPhone 7S might be, though that seems less likely.

Another change we might see is the resolution, as Apple is lagging behind rivals there and sharper screens are apparently being prototyped, including one that’s more than 1440 x 2560, though that sounds like too much of a jump.

Finally, the size might change, or an extra size option might be added, with both 5-inch and 5.8-inch sizes rumored. 5 inches would slot between the existing 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch sizes, while 5.8 inches would dwarf them, but even larger phones have been launched by other companies.

And beyond the visual differences, there's a chance Apple will also improve 3D Touch, making it more sensitive and accurate than it is currently, according to one source.

The iPhone 7S might also feature True Tone technology, allowing the screen to adjust its colors based on the ambient light around you. The iPad Pro 9.7 already has this feature, so it's a very believable addition.

iPhone 7S camera and battery

Hottest leaks:

• A single-lens camera
• Wireless charging
• 3D cameras

We’re not expecting a huge change to the camera on the iPhone 7S, with just a single-lens rumored

 for the 7S, and a dual-lens for the iPhone 7S Plus and iPhone 8.

In all cases there are sure to be some improvements though. The iPhone 7S Plus for example is said to have optical image stabilization for both lenses, rather than just one as is the case on the iPhone 7 Plus. 

That’s according to a research note from respected analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, obtained by MacRumors.

Everything else is speculation, but a change in megapixel count is possible, at least on the rear cameras (which currently sit at 12MP). It’s less likely that the front-facing camera’s count will change, as Apple only recently upped it to 7MP.

There's also the possibility of 3D cameras, which could add augmented reality functions to the phone. Though these likely would require a dual-lens snapper, and might be reserved for a more premium model. You can see rough sketchessupposedly showing a 3D camera below.

As for the battery, there’s evidence that Apple might finally include wireless charging. 

That stems from a rumor that Foxconn (which is involved in manufacturing iPhones) is experimenting with the tech, and from a research note obtained by 9to5Mac, which states that all iPhone 7S models will have wireless charging.

That rumor has been repeated since, more than once, and bolstered by the fact that Apple has now joined the Wireless Power Consortium (an industry group focused on the adoption of a wireless charging standard).

There's even evidence for it in the iOS 11 beta, with a hidden sound file possibly designed to play when you charge your phone wirelessly. It also showed up in leaked X-rays of the device, and with the phone likely to have a glass back it will be in a better position for wireless charging than if it had a metal one.

However, you might not be able to charge your iPhone 7S wirelessly at launch, as it's also rumored that while the hardware will be ready, the software won't, so it might be enabled as an update after launch.