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Apple could bring a 5.4-inch screen model of the iPhone 12, which will likely be called the iPhone 12 Mini.
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It is now official. Apple’s next line of iPhones arrives October 13. Apple has confirmed the date by sending out press invitations for what will be a virtual launch, as expected. The iPhone 12 series will launch in a virtual event at 10:30 PM IST on October 13. Apple also held an event last month, for the new Apple Watch Series 6, Apple Watch SE, the new iPad, and iPad Air devices. It was a significant change from the normal routine, which otherwise causes Apple to announce the new iPhones in September of each year. Due to the COVID pandemic, things are different this year and instead, iPhone updates arrive a month later than usual. Apple had also said over the summer that the iPhone 12 “will be delayed for a few weeks.”
Now that we have an official release date, let’s go over everything we know about the upcoming iPhone 12 series. Collecting all the reports that have come out about Apple’s upcoming iPhone 12 series, we think we know quite a bit about the expected iPhone 12 lineup. Since Apple’s iPhone is arguably the most anticipated smartphone launch each year, there has also been a lot of speculation about the next device, although not all of it is true. From price to design to specs, everything has been “leaked” about the upcoming iPhone 12. Here’s everything we know.
Will the iPhone 12 have four variants?
One of the most prominent beliefs remains the fact that Apple could bring four iPhone variants this year. The four different variants are said to come in various sizes. Apple is expected to release an iPhone 12 Mini (5.4-inch screen), iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro (6.1-inch screen), and iPhone 12 Pro Max (6.7-inch screen). By the way, the 6.7-inch screen, if it happens, will be the largest ever seen on an iPhone.
Will the iPhone 12 be cheaper than the iPhone 11?
Another update that has gained a lot of attention is the price of the iPhone 12. The iPhone 12 is said to start at a cheaper price than last year’s iPhone 11. Now, this also takes into account reports that Apple is bringing a fourth “Mini” variant of the iPhone 12. The iPhone 12 range can reportedly start at $ 649 (Rs. 47,586 per direct conversion) for the iPhone 12 Mini, as opposed to the $ 699 (Rs. 51,400 direct conversion) starting price of the iPhone 11 last year. Last week’s report hinted at prices for all four iPhone 12 variants. It said the iPhone 12 Pro Max could cost as much as $ 1,399 (Rs. 1,02,890 for direct conversion).
Will the iPhone 12 come with a new design?
Apple is reported to be giving its iPhone 12 range a long-awaited redesign. The company is said to be giving the new iPhone a more iPhone 4-like design with flatter sides rather than the curved design language the company has had since the iPhone 6 series.
IPhone 12 in two new colors?
Late last month, there were reports that the new iPhone would come in two new color schemes. Analysts were quoted as saying at the time that the new iPhone 12 series could come in new navy blue and red colors. While a different colored iPhone isn’t a new thing, last month’s report said it could bring navy blue and red colors to its flagship models this year.
Can the iPhone 12 come without a power adapter?
Apple isn’t shipping a power adapter with its new Apple Watch and iPad variants released in September. Apple’s announcement during its Sept. 15 event came after much speculation that the company omitted the adapter for the iPhone 12, in order to reduce plastic use and save the environment (money). Now, it is said that Apple can do the same with the iPhone 12.
Rumored iPhone 12 Specifications
Apple’s new A14 Bionic processor, along with iOS 14, are the two features of the iPhone 12 series that are true. Now, while iPhones have never been specifically rated for amounts of RAM, the iPhone 12 Pro Max can have up to 6GB of memory, rumors suggest. Storage options are programmed to range from 128GB to 512GB. In terms of cameras, the overall setup is expected to remain similar to what the iPhone 11 range brought to the table. As a result, the iPhone 12 is said to have dual camera units, while the iPhone 12 Pro and Pro Max are expected to have triple camera units. Along with these units, all variants of the iPhone 12 line are expected to get depth-sensing Lidar sensors to add new augmented reality features to the new iPhones. Apple, like Google, is also expected to improve its computational photography performance, with reports suggesting up to 4K 120/240 fps video recording for smooth, high-resolution slow-motion video.
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