A claimed image of the heavily rumoured 5.5-inch iPhone 6 has leaked, showing off a heavily revised handset design.
One of two iPhone 6 models expected to launch later this year, the 5.5-inch iPhone has been tipped to line up alongside a 4.7-inch offering as a direct rival to the likes of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 4 phablet.
With the teased handset shown to be sporting an oversized display, the leaked image has hinted that the 5.5-inch iPhone 6 could adopt a new, squarer, 3:2 aspect ratio than the widescreen 16:9 aspect found on the iPhone 5S.
Accommodating the larger screen is a heavily refreshed design, with the 5.5-inch iPhone 6 shown to feature a slimmer, more rounded finish, similar to that on the iPad mini.
As well as adopting a new look,
Although we must stress that the claimed 5.5-inch iPhone 6 image is far from official, and as such should be taken with a considerable pinch of salt, the picture has emerged courtesy of reputable tipster Jimmy Lin.
Having previously shown off the updated iPhone 5 design, Lin last week teased an image of himself holding what is believed to be a 4.7-inch iPhone 6 test unit.
iPhone 6 leaks have been ramping up in recent weeks with a number of early looks at the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S5 and HTC One M8 rival emerging.
It is expected that the iPhone 6 will touch down this September or October, with the 5.5-inch model hitting retailers shortly after its 4.7-nich sibling.
Both devices are expected to boast QHD displays alongside a revised camera and new A8 processing unit.
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