Apple’s next-generation 4.7-inch iPhone will feature glass casing with wireless charging, according to the latest research note from KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo obtained by MacRumors.

Our rationale is as follows: (1) the OLED model may trigger replacement demand among high-end users given its completely all-new-design form factor and notably superior specs in comparison to the TFT-LCD models; and (2) the new 4.7” iPhone, featuring glass casing and wireless charging, looks well positioned to tap replacement demand at the entry level.

Kuo said Pegatron will be the exclusive supplier of the new 4.7-inch iPhone and its wireless charger.

Kuo previously said Apple would switch to glass casing on at least some new iPhone models in 2017 to allow for wireless charging, but he did not specify which models. His latest research note did not mention the 5.5-inch model in relation to wireless charging.

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Source: MAC ROUMORS