Leaked photos show Brazil-made 8GB iPhone 4 with custom model number

MacMagazine.br has received leaked photos that depicts an 8GB iPhone 4 produced by Foxconn in Brazil. But the 8GB iPhone 4 is not expected to go on sale in Brazil.

The back cover of the device contains the words "Brazilian Industry" in Portuguese, the stamp of approval from ANATEL, the country's telecommunications agency. The Brazilian iPhone 4 has reportedly iOS 5.0 and a model number that ends with "BR," indicating that the device was manufactured in Brazil.

Apple's manufacturing partner Foxconn is said to be considering an investment as large as $12 billion on production facilities in Brazil. But, according a report from September, negotiations between the company and the government have stalled because of disagreements over tax rates, unprepared infrastructure and the lack of qualified workers.

If Foxconn localizes its production in Brazil, it helps to avoid huge taxed on imported electronics. After tax, some of Apple's devices in Brazil cost more than double their original retail price.

A "reliable source" told MacMagazine.br that “Brazilian” 8GB iPhone 4 is expected to be launched in the country this December.