Making the internet rounds is a video purporting to the a slipped-through-the-cracks iPhone 5 over in China. A mysterious set of hands holds the alleged iPhone 5 against the “already obsolete” iPhone 4S, slowly revolving them to showcase the design improvements. The leaked device has white tape on the back to hide the distinguishing logos that adorn the real deal, obscuring its true identity. The stranger boots up both devices, giving people a glance at the newcomer’s less than believable boot screen.

I’m sure plenty of our geeks can pick the device, pointing out where it is or isn’t the true successor to the iCrown. Hit the break and weigh in, let the comment games begin! iPhone 5 or not – make the call.

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