An iPhone 14 leak has surfaced ahead of Apple's iPhone 13 launch, giving gadget fans an early — and striking — glimpse at what could be a radical redesign for 2022. The render comes from well-known tipster Jon Prosser, who collaborated with artist Zelbo (aka @RendersbyIan) to produce the first public look at next year's flagship.
What the iPhone 14 Leak Reveals About Apple's 2022 Redesign
The most eye-catching detail in the render is the complete absence of the notch. Apple is expected to replace the notch with a small punch-hole cutout for the front-facing camera — a shift that mirrors the direction many Android flagships have already taken. Beyond the display, the handset's frame is said to draw inspiration from the iPhone 4, bringing back a flat-edged design with circular volume buttons.
According to Prosser, the iPhone 14 will feature a titanium frame, a notable upgrade from the stainless-steel used on recent Pro models. On the rear, the camera module is expected to sit flush with the back glass — eliminating the protruding camera bump that has become a signature (and for some, a sore point) of recent iPhones. The Apple logo itself will be embedded inside the glass panel rather than applied on top of it.
Colors, Ports, and What Stays the Same
The renders show several color options, though Prosser is careful to note that Apple has not finalized the color lineup. One detail that will disappoint fans hoping for a universal charging standard: the iPhone 14 in these renders still carries a Lightning port. That means a switch to USB-C — or a port-less, fully wireless design — remains a future possibility rather than a confirmed 2022 feature.
- No notch — replaced by a punch-hole front camera
- Titanium frame inspired by the iPhone 4's flat-edged look
- Flat rear panel with no camera bump; Apple logo sits inside the glass
- Circular volume buttons
- Lightning port retained (no USB-C or port-less design confirmed)
- Multiple color options shown in renders, not yet finalized by Apple
Context: The iPhone 13 Is Still Days Away
Apple sent out invites for its iPhone 13 launch event scheduled for September 14. The event is also expected to include the unveiling of the Apple Watch Series 7. The fact that an iPhone 14 leak is already circulating before the iPhone 13 has even launched underscores how far in advance supply-chain renders and design plans can travel — and how hungry the Apple community is for the next big redesign.
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It is worth stressing that Prosser's renders are based on design plans, not a physical device, and Apple has not confirmed any of these details. Treat the images as an informed preview, not a guarantee of what ships in 2022.
