No mini version for the new iPhone 14

The leaks about the new iPhone 14 range just keep coming. With anticipation growing by the day, new information suggests that the iPhone 14 will launch without a mini version and with considerably larger front cameras than we are used to. Until now, Apple has been the ideal choice for anyone looking for a smaller smartphone. However, the new range looks set to mark the end of smaller devices. According to an image shared on Twitter, the iPhone 14 range will not include a mini version, which probably suggests that the iPhone 13 mini did not sell particularly well.

It looks as though the iPhone 14 Max will be the only option alongside the standard iPhone 14. This model is expected to have the same specs as the standard version, differing only in size, at 6.7 inches compared with the entry-level iPhone 14's 6.1 inches.

This change also reflects declining consumer interest in smaller smartphones. Apple is not the first company to leave a smaller device out of its new range, as we have seen similar moves from Samsung and Google. The only options for those who prefer devices smaller than 6 inches are therefore the mini versions of older iPhones, Apple's budget iPhone SE range and the Sony Xperia Ace range, which is only available in Japan. As Apple sets the standards and shapes trends in smartphone design, this move may also signal the end of more compact devices.

Another important detail concerns the screen layout, with the front camera appearing to take up more space than we are used to. As we have mentioned before, the iPhone 14 Pro will no longer feature the traditional notch. However, new CAD renders suggest that the camera will be noticeably larger than we expected. Other images also showed that the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max will have more prominent camera bumps, due to the new 48MP sensor that will replace the existing 16MP sensor. However, the iPhone 14 range will be officially unveiled in September. Until then, we expect to see plenty more leaks and design renders that may overturn the information we have so far.