Yes, cameraless iPhones exist — and there’s a good reason for that; understand

When we think of a iPhonethe camera is one of the first elements that come to mind. After all, manufacturers, including Apple, have dedicated more and more time to highlighting photographic advances in their releases. Even with the advancement of models that run Android, for many content creators the iPhone remains the best option for capturing video content.

But what if I told you that there are iPhones without a camera? That’s right. This unusual idea is a reality that makes sense in certain contexts. Let’s understand why.

A camera-less iPhone issued to my buddy that works at a Nuclear Plant. No cameras allowed.
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The discussion started in a post on Redditwhere a user shared a photo of an “iPhone without a camera” that belongs to a friend who works at a nuclear power plant. Places like nuclear power plants, military installations and even certain factories have strict rules that prohibit the use of camera devices for security reasons.

The post quickly went viral, generating a flood of comments. Some users discussed the loss of features — such as using the flash as a flashlight — while others expressed interest in purchasing a similar device. There were also reports from workers in restricted locations, mentioning that personal cell phones with cameras are allowed, but with restrictions, such as stickers covering the lenses.

iPhones without a camera: it’s not a myth

Although the idea of ​​an iPhone without a camera may seem unlikely, it is a reality thanks to specialized companies. In countries like Singapore, services like the one offered by Noncam and by Mister Mobile are dedicated to removing cameras from iPhones to meet specific demands.

A Noncamfor example, its main audience is workers in sensitive areas, such as military installations, oil and gas factories, laboratories and even students from religious schools. The company, which has been providing this service since 2011, focuses on customizing older models, such as the iPhone SE (2020), 8, 7, 6S, 6, 5S, 4S and 4.

I and Mister Mobile offers a more comprehensive service, covering even more recent models, such as the iPhone 16 and 16 Pro, and with the possibility of reversing the process. For less than 50 dollars, they remove the rear and front cameras, although this disables FaceID.

Pricing and limitations

In terms of price, Noncam charges around US$1,300 for an already modified device – or between US$160 and US$250 to remove the camera.

Mister Mobile offers the same service in current models for a significantly lower cost, making the practice more accessible.

The process takes 60 to 90 minutes and is completely reversible if the user wishes to restore their iPhone to its original configuration.

Did you already know this? Comment below. Also say if the camera is one of the functions that interests you most on the smartphone, or if you could live without it.

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