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First iPhone 5 Unboxing Photos Reveal Packaging Layout and EarPods Travel Case

BGR shares a few photos of what seems to be the first publicly-revealed unboxing of the iPhone 5. It is unclear how the source was able to obtain an iPhone 5, but the photos show the box itself and the rear of the device, as well as the trio of accessories that are included in the box: EarPods, power adapter, and Lightning to USB cable.

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The EarPods appear to be packaged identically to the standalone retail version of the new Apple earphones, including a small travel case.

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iPhone 5 (left) next to iPhone 4S (right)

The first round of pre-orders are already en route to their destinations, although Apple has arranged for carriers to hold deliveries until the official Friday launch. It is not unheard of, however, for a handful of deliveries to slip through early.

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Top Rated Comments

LeeNH Avatar
176 months ago
My word. If I was taking pictures of the very first iPhone 5 received, I'd at least make sure there were no fingerprints....
Score: 88 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Caliber26 Avatar
176 months ago
Yes!!! This is iPorn to my eyes!!!

*grabs box of Kleenex*

:D :D :D
Score: 46 Votes (Like | Disagree)
176 months ago
must....resist....looking...at...purchase....page...for...the...14394357830572nd time....today.
Score: 32 Votes (Like | Disagree)
treyjustice Avatar
176 months ago
Look at all of those fingerprints on the back. I'm glad I chose to go white this time. No racist.

I think the plastic is still on top of it. I hope cause it looks like crap and I ordered black lol
Score: 30 Votes (Like | Disagree)
appleguy123 Avatar
176 months ago
Why does "iPhone" have a stroke bubble border on it????!

There is still the protective film over the iPhone 5.
Score: 29 Votes (Like | Disagree)
brock2621 Avatar
176 months ago
Why does "iPhone" have a stroke bubble border on it????!
Score: 25 Votes (Like | Disagree)