The iPhone 5 Has A Substantially Different Internal Layout

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On the right, the iPhone 4’s proximity light sensor. On the right? The same part in the iPhone 5. We’re getting pretty close to launch, boys and girls, but what does a part like this tell us about what the iPhone 5 will look like?

MacRumors explains:

We asked iFixit’s Kyle Wiens about the differences. He noted that the corresponding iPhone 4 part (pictured above/right) contains the power button, noise canceling mic and proximity/ambient light sensors. The new iPhone 5 part doesn’t contain the mic, so it must be placed elsewhere on the iPhone 5.

Be patient, everyone! It’s coming!

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