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With just three weeks before Apple is expected to announce its next iPhone (or iPhones), the rumor mill shows no signs of slowing down.

According to photos leaked from China, for example, the first of Cupertino's two new handsets—the 4.7-inch "iPhone 6"—will run on an 1,810mAh lithium-ion polymer battery; the iPhone 5s sports a 1,440mAh battery.

A second report, from Taiwanese blog Apple Daily, shows three components set for Apple's phablet-sized iPhone, also referred to by the blog's sources as the "iPhone 6L."

However, Apple Insider was skeptical of those rumors, saying that the photos of the display and logic board—presumably meant for a 5.5-inch handset—are nearly identical to images leaked last week in reference to the smaller iPhone.

Elements like screw bosses, circuit board anchors, and circuitry can be found in the exact locations as their little sibling, which Apple Insider said is unlikely when building different sized smartphones.

The Taiwanese blog also showed off a never-before-seen photo of a 2,915mAh battery, which could be housed inside the 5.5-inch iPhone. But Apple Insider pointed to other recent battery leaks, which suggests the leaked batteries are meant for testing purposes only, and may not end up in the final product.

Meanwhile, other leaks tip a reversible USB plug, which - as 9to5Mac noted - would let you plug it in in either direction. And G4Games says that the iPhone 6 will only have 1GB of RAM.

Apple did not immediately respond to PCMag's request for comment.

New iPhone reports have been emerging for months, tipping a new, more rugged sapphire display screen, a light-up logo for notifications, and more.

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