The iPhone you may have never seen

iPhone versions that have been modified to not have a camera are common devices for people who work in environments that require high security.

Upgrading the rear camera is always a topic of attention on each new generation of iPhones. Even the photography department on smartphones has become a “photo camera” for the majority of users, replacing traditional cameras. Photo: Alamy.

However, a user on Reddit recently caused a fever when he shared a picture of an old iPhone. Most people think they’re looking at the boot logo on the screen, but it’s actually the back of the phone, with the lack of a rear camera. Photo: Reddit/generic_violinist.

According to the author of the post, this unusual iPhone is owned by a friend who works at the nuclear power plant, where there are strict regulations on information security on the work premises. Photo: NonCam.

Below the comment section, some feedback said that the iPhones with a rear camera were not made by Apple but modified by a third-party company. This is a mandatory requirement for personnel working at a job or location that needs absolute security. Photo: Mister Mobile.

This is also not the first time a photo of an iPhone without a camera has been shared on Reddit. A few years ago, a user on social media found a similar phone model for sale in a used smartphone store in Dubai. According to the seller, the previous owner of these cameraless iPhone models was a military man. Photo: Reddit/Comfortable_Table_79.

Diving into these special devices, Digital Trends turned to Singapore and to Mister Mobile, a third party specializing in the customers of the iPhone series without a rear camera. Photo: MAC Mobile phones.

Mister Mobile said this particular iPhone series is popular among people who are performing national service in the military, where devices with cameras are banned. After removing the camera, users will be allowed to bring their own smartphone with all their contacts and personal data. After completing military service, Mister Mobile will support repairs like the regular iPhone version. Photo: Mister Mobile.

According to Digital Trends, if you bring an iPhone 14 Pro to Mister Mobile to remove the camera, users will have to pay the equivalent of $28. In addition to Mister Mobile, there is another unit specializing in providing this type of device, NonCam but at a much higher price. Photo: NonCam.

Not only Apple phones, NonCam’s service also lists the removal of the rear camera as an option for many other major manufacturers including Samsung, Sony, Google and OnePlus. Photo: NonCam.