Could Apple's iPhone Mini and Phablet Look Like This?

Although the iPhone 5 only launched five months ago, designers are already imagining how Apple's next line of smartphones will look.

 Peter Zigich, a Toronto-based 3D designer, posted concept images of the iPhone 6, the iPhone mini and a phablet on his website.

For Apple's next flagship phone, Zigich proposes moving the home button to the side, leaving room for more screen room and another row of icons. The change, he adds, would maintain the same physical dimensions as the iPhone 5. Zigich also mulls over the possibility of two home buttons — one on each side of the phone.

For the iPhone mini, he imagines it as a cheaper, smaller version of the flagship — as some reports suggest — that would compete in developing markets, alongside some Android phones. But contrary to online rumors that claim the iPhone mini would be made from plastic and have a 4-inch screen, Zigich's version would be made from the "same premium materials" as the regular iPhone, but have the iPhone 4's 3.5-inch screen.

While Apple has made no indication that it is developing a phablet — the extra-large phone and tablet combination that's been a hit with consumers — Zigich also provides a concept design for the device. His version would have a larger screen, and allow for one extra row and one extra column of icons.

For more detailed specs, check out the video, above. What do you think of Zigich's designs? Tell us in the comments.

Image courtesy of iPack3d.com