Everything You Need To Know About iPhone 12(2020)
By: Arya Saran
Tags: Apple, Rumors, Electronics, iPhone, Iphone12

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Everything You Need To Know About iPhone 12(2020)

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Ever since the last apple event which was held in September, with no mention of the Apple 12 iPhone, the internet has gone crazy with rumors and assumptions about the new iPhone 12, the release of which might be just a few weeks from now. Here’s a short write up on the latest rumors heard so far.

1. Release date

Covid-19 has definitely caused a delay from the usual Apple September launch. There is nothing official from Apple yet but rumors suggest that the event might occur on October 13 and preorders would start on October 16.

2. Models

Recent leaks have suggested that there will be a release of 4 iPhone models and the iPhone 12 lineup will be branded as follows:

iPhone 12 mini

iPhone 12

iPhone 12 Pro

iPhone 12 Pro Max

3. Design

Rumor leaks suggest that the iPhone would have the Retro Future look. The regular iPhone 12 models would have the squared-off, aluminum frame design similar to the iPad Pro and iPhone 5,5S, and the SE line up while iPhone 12 Pro would have the high-end stainless steel frame similar to the iPhone 4,4S lineup. It has also been suggested that the iPhone 12 lineup will be thinner than the iPhone 11.

4. Display

For the first time ever, the entire iPhone 12 lineup, not just the pro models but even the normal ones will sport OLED display technology this year.

Display size

One iPhone 12 model with a 5.4-inch OLED display

Two iPhone 12 models with a 6.1-inch OLED displays

One iPhone 12 model with a 6.7-inch OLED display

This shows that Apple will not only feature its largest iPhone ever but also the smallest iPhone to ever feature the edge-to-edge display.

Refresh rate

Earlier rumors suggested that iPhone 12 would come up with a refresh rate of 120 Hz which would have been a major display upgrade but according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who has been an accurate source of Apple leaks in the past, says that Apple is skipping its high refresh rates on the iPhone 12 series because of its battery life concerns (via MacRumors).

5. Color

The upcoming iPhone 12 may feature the new midnight blue color (navy blue) along with its traditional colors black and white.

6. Processor

The iPhone 12 lineup is expected to feature the new chipset called A14. TMSC is rumored to be producing the A14 bionic processor by using a brand new 5-nanometer process in Q2. A14 combined with 6GB of RAM could make iPhone 12 as powerful as the 15-inch MacBook Pro.

7. Storage

The iPhone 12 models are said to come with a minimum storage of 128 GB. The regular models will feature 128GB and 256GB, while the Pro versions will also have an additional option of 512GB.

8. Battery

The possible iPhone 12 series’ battery specifications are 10% lower than the iPhone 11 series.

A2471–2227 mAh

A2431–2775 mAh

A2479–2815 mAh

A2466–3687 mAh

9. Camera

According to reports, Apple would release two iPhones with dual-lens camera systems and the other two iPhones with triple-lens camera systems. The most recent rumors suggest that Apple will feature the LiDAR Scanner as they did on the iPad Pro 2020. In terms of software, the iPhone 12 models are expected to feature everything currently available on the iPhone 11, including Deep Fusion and Night mode. More features are also expected due to the addition of the new time-of-flight (ToF) technology.

10. Connectivity

The most notable feature will be the presence of 5G connectivity on all the four iPhone models. It’s expected that they will support both forms of 5G: sub-6GHz and mmWave.This feature would be useful for all iPhone users around the globe.iPhone is also likely to feature Qualcomm X60’S modem.

11. Accessories

Reports claim that the iPhones would be shipped without headphones. It most probably won't be a USB-C iPhone.It will have a lightning dock and can be wirelessly charged.

12. Price

Price would range from $649 for the cheapest 5.4-inch version to $1,099 for the iPhone 12 Pro Max.