China Releases Knock-Off iPhone 7 Plus

Jun 25, 2016 11:21 AM EDT

(Photo : YouTube Screenshot) Chinese knock off makers release clone version of iPhone 7 Plus.

While many Chinese companies stab Apple in the back by producing replicas of its iPhones, filing infringement cases, and attempting to block iPhone sales in the country, now it seems that they are overly hasty after it produced an iPhone 7 Plus clone.

Over the years, Chinese knock-offs are almost always able to determine Apple's upcoming look and produce devices even before the original hits the market.

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Recently, a photo of what appears to be an iPhone 7 Plus popped up the Internet. At first glance, it may seem legitimate, since it bears a striking resemblance to the leaked images of Apple's iPhone 7 Plus, but a closer look reveals that it is yet another knock off.

(Photo : YouTube Screenshot) Photos of cloned iPhone 7 Plus in China

The photos released by GizChina show a rose gold (closer to pink) iPhone 7 Plus with a dual camera on the top left hand corner, revamped antenna design, and an Apple logo. Although it retained the headphone jack, a small dent in the lower right corner is apparent. But what is really off about the device is the wording on the rear side, saying, "Designed in Taiwan Made in China."

(Photo : YouTube Screenshot) The wording on the rear side, saying “Designed in Taiwan Made in China.”

According to BGR, it is still not clear if the phone actually works or if it is already available in the market, since it has no commercial name. But if it is functional, it would most likely be run by Android, just like the other iPhone replicas.

Other than Apple, Chinese firms have also targeted other expensive smartphone brands, including Samsung. In fact, several Chinese websites, such as No. 1, GooPhone, OrientPhone, and HDC, are copying and cloning flagship smartphones.

But with this recent release, the real question is this: is Apple going to face another trademark infringement case after it launches its iPhone 7 Plus in three months?

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