Why do some iPhones have 2 holes at the top and some don't?

I recently noticed that some have 2 holes at the top of the face and some do not. Mine has 1. I have read it is for the proximity sensor I believe. All the white models I have seen have the 2 holes. Is is an older or newer model kinda thing?

Posted on Oct 12, 2011 4:04 AM

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Oct 12, 2011 4:10 AM in response to toyo8696

The black and white iPhones are the same (except for the color). One hole is your ear speaker. Above it is the proximity sensor. It is not a hole in the glass front but a whole in the underlying material where the proximity sensor is located. You can see this hole with the white material, but it is hard to see with the black material, but it is still there.

Oct 12, 2011 4:47 AM in response to toyo8696

Yes you do. Every Black iPhone has it, thats the way they are made. You can not get one without it. It is very hard to see, shine a very bright light at the right angle and you can see it. ....and it is not a hole in the glass, on the white iPhone. It is a hole or opening in the material (white or black) for both white and black iPhone under the glass.

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