The leak originates from the invaluable @OnLeaks, with Ice Universe confirming its authenticity. The smartphone's design is somewhat controversial, to put it lightly, among the fans online, as a great number of people seemingly dislike the triple camera module. I have to admit that it does not look great; functionality is important, yes, but smartphones nowadays, especially those made by companies such as Apple, also need to be pleasing to look at. Apple is reportedly already working on a new Smart Battery Case made specifically with iPhone XI and its ”protrusion” in mind.
The phone premieres in nine months. Maybe something will change in that time?