iPhone 7 leaked picture claims to show Apple's redesigned new device

The leaked image surfaced on Chinese social media site Weibo

The new Apple iPhone 6S is displayed during an Apple media event in San Francisco, California, September 9, 2015 (REUTERS/Beck Diefenbach)

A leaked picture which claims to show the upcoming iPhone 7 has appeared on Chinese social media site Weibo.

AS 9to5Mac reports, this image is one of the few which shows an actual phone - previous leaks have mostly consisted of schematic drawings, internal components, or digital mock-ups.

Even though it shows a real device, that doesn't mean it's the actual iPhone 7. There's been plenty of leaks about the highly-anticipated new phone, some of which have differed slightly from this one.

The phone's back is much cleaner than previous models (Weibo)

However, some elements of the picture fit in with other leaks. The 'hidden' antenna lines, which go over the top of the phone rather than the back, have been rumoured before, and the camera arrangement in the corner matches up with earlier images.

There's no iPad-style 'smart connector' or dual-camera setup, however, both rumoured features for the iPhone 7 or 7 Plus which have surfaced in the last few months.

As always, it's best to take these leaks with a pinch of salt. We'll only know what the phone really looks in September, at its unveiling.

Expect a few more batches of enticing and contradictory leaks to drop in the meantime.