Kuo: 2022 iPhone lineup will feature two 6.1" and two 6.7" devices, no mini-sized 5.4"; high end models will have 48MP camera and 8K video capability
The upcoming 2022 iPhone lineup will feature two 6.1-inch devices and two 6.7-inch devices, with no mini-sized 5.4-inch iPhone …
Context & Ripple Effects
Kuo’s iPhone-size forecasts had already moved toward larger premium hardware: the 2019 coverage anticipated high-end 5.4-inch and 6.7-inch models, while the 2020 forecast attached sensor-shift image stabilization to a high-end 6.7-inch iPhone.
The new forecast reverses the earlier high-end 5.4-inch model expectation and pairs a narrowed size range with a sharper camera-video distinction for Apple’s high end.
First-order effects
- Apple’s projected 2022 range drops the 5.4-inch mini format, leaving two 6.1-inch and two 6.7-inch devices in Kuo’s forecast.
- The projected high-end iPhones gain 48MP cameras and 8K video capability, separating their imaging specification from the rest of the lineup.
Second-order effects
- Suppliers aligned to the 5.4-inch form factor would lose a planned iPhone configuration, while 6.1-inch and 6.7-inch component demand becomes more concentrated.
- Camera-component and video-processing suppliers serving Apple’s high-end models would need to support the forecasted 48MP and 8K requirements.
Third-order effects
- If Apple continues to reduce distinct screen sizes while reserving advanced imaging for premium models, iPhone differentiation shifts further toward feature tiers rather than compact-device choice.
- The sequence from a projected 5.4-inch premium iPhone to a larger-screen-only 2022 range suggests flagship phone roadmaps may prioritize larger formats and camera capability together.
The trend: Apple’s reported iPhone roadmap is consolidating around larger screen formats while using camera and video capability to distinguish premium devices.