Next Generation Bezel, LCD Components Revealed? [Update: Artist's Rendition]

What appears to be the bezel component and LCD screen for a next-generation iPhone has been discovered on Chinese parts supplier ChinaOnTrade. Changes to the part are difficult to discern from the photograph, but iLounge was able to point out a few noticeable differences. Photos claiming to be the next generation's LCD screen were also posted.

The opening for the ear speaker appears to be moved higher above the screen to the edge of the device, and they say is "ringed with metal". This could possibly be to make room for another sensor of some kind, such as a video camera. It is also black in color, compared to the current iPhone's polished metal bezel. Our assumption is that this will be specific to the black model of iPhone, and that (assuming that this is legitimate), a similarly designed white bezel may also be floating around somewhere.

Of course, we can't be sure that these are the real deal until we see the next generation device.

Update: A user on the MacRumors forums has created their own rendition in Photoshop of what an iPhone with the black bezel might look like:

[via iPhone-Ticker, iLounge]

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[pic from Gizmodo]

Seems pretty crazy that the bezel would be more costly than the actual screen. Not unbelievable, but crazy.

Fake!!

EW! Apple, PLEASE don't get rid of the silver colored bezel!!!