Apple is expected to launch the iPhone 12 line at its event on October 13. Just four days before the official debut, the prices and specifications of the 2020 iPhone models have appeared on the Chinese microblogging site Weibo. The new iPhone family, which is speculated to include the iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max, is expected to come with OLED Super Retina XDR displays. The new models are also rumored to have MagSafe-branded wireless charging accessories, including an official magnetic case. Separately, some details about the HomePod mini have surfaced on the Web.
An account on Weibo, by the name of Kang, leaked details about the line of iPhone 12 that are reclaimed to be precise by an insider calling himself Ice Universe on Twitter. Details include pricing and specifications for the new models.
Price, availability (expected) of the iPhone 12 series
The iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12 are expected to have a starting price of $ 699 (approximately Rs. 51,100) and $ 799 (approximately Rs. 58,400), respectively. Smartphones can come in black, white, red, blue, and green color options. On the other hand, iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max prices are expected to start at $ 999 (roughly Rs. 73,000) and $ 1,099 (roughly Rs. 80,400), respectively. Phones can come in shades of gold, silver, graphite, and blue. The leaked prices align with some previous reports. However, a recent report suggested that there could be some increase due to an increase in the bill of materials (BOM).
Along with pricing and color details, the Weibo post suggested that the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro would be pre-ordered starting on October 16 or 17, while their availability would start from October 23 or 24. The iPhone 12 mini is expected to be able to pre-order from November 6 or 7, while its availability would start from November 13 or 14. The iPhone 12 Pro Max may be available for pre-order on November 13 or 14, while its availability could start on November 20 or 21.
IPhone 12 Specifications (Expected)
The Weibo post claimed that the iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPhone 12 Pro Max would come with OLED Super Retina XDR displays and feature a Ceramic Shield glass cover on top. All new iPhone models are also expected to support video recording based on the Dolby Vision standard. The iPhone 12 family is also rumored to have a smart data mode to automatically switch between 4G and 5G networks. The new models are said to offer 15W wireless charging that Apple would call MagSafe, the brand that was previously associated with the magnetically attached power connectors on MacBooks. You can also expect a MagSafe-branded magnetic case, as well as two wireless chargers named MagSafe Charger and MagSafe Duo Charger.
Speaking of differences, the leaked details suggest that the iPhone 12 mini would come with a 5.4-inch screen and feature dual rear cameras, a combination of a wide-angle and ultra-wide shooter along with an f / 1.6 aperture. The iPhone 12 is also said to have an identical camera setup, but it comes with a larger 6.1-inch screen. The iPhone 12 Pro could also come with a 6.1-inch screen, but it would include triple rear cameras with a LiDAR sensor. However, the iPhone 12 Pro Max may come with a 6.7-inch display and a triple rear camera setup, along with a 47 percent larger sensor than what could be featured on the iPhone 12 Pro. The model is also said to be The high-end has a unique super wide-angle camera capability to provide some distinction over other models.
It is speculated that the iPhone 12 family has improved Deep Fusion and Night Mode. All models in the new range are also expected to have 5G support, although their US versions will be compatible with the mmWave 5G band.
HomePod mini price, specifications (expected)
Aside from the iPhone 12 models, the Weibo post suggested that Apple would bring the HomePod mini priced at $ 99 (roughly Rs. 7,200). The new smart speaker is expected to measure 3.3 inches and carry an Apple S5 processor. According to reports, pre-orders will be placed from November 6 or 7, while its sale could start from November 16 or 17. Twitter user L0vetodream aware that Apple would not bring the HomePod 2 to markets this year and would instead only bring the HomePod mini as its new smart speaker. This appears to be a similar strategy to Google that recently brought in the Nest Audio as its only smart speaker.
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