iPhone 12: Release Date, Price, News, Leaks and Everything You Need to Know

The above reports also point to smaller notches on all four hearing models, something we've been hearing about consistently since the new Face ID technology first appeared in October 2019.

You should still expect a notch at the top of the phone's display, but it looks like it will be much smaller than before without being drastically different from previous models.

According to analysts, one of the future phones may not even have a notch, since the front camera could potentially be built under the screen. If it does, we expect it to be the most expensive iPhone 12 model with this feature - most likely the iPhone 12 Pro Max or whatever it launches.

One report also states that Face ID will be dropped entirely in favor of an under-screen fingerprint scanner, although this seems unlikely.

This would be a big change for the brand as current models don't have a fingerprint scanner at all. However, if the camera is indeed on the screen, then it becomes impossible to have all the Face ID sensors, so it's likely that this fingerprint reader will replace Face ID, although we're not sure if Apple will go that far.

Will the iPhone 12 be waterproof? We currently expect Apple to keep its IP68 water and dust resistance rating for the iPhone 12, which means it will be able to submerge in water but not be fully waterproof.

COLORS

What colors will the iPhone 12 come in?

As for the colors of the iPhone 12, we've heard a rumor that Apple will introduce navy blue on its top models. Reports say that the Midnight Green color that debuted on the iPhone 11 Pro sold above Apple's expectations, so they may decide to keep it or replace it in the lineup with this dark blue hue.

The iPhone 11 Pro and Pro Max were available in Space Grey, Silver and Gold along with Midnight Green. These hues may remain for the iPhone 12 Pro and Pro Max, but we haven't received any conclusive evidence yet that these colors will return.

As for the standard iPhone 12, we expect the pastel range to be similar to the iPhone 11. This phone is available in black, green, yellow, purple, red, and white, so you're probably expecting some of those colors to return by 2020

DISPLAY

Will the iPhone 12 be 120Hz?

We've touched on the display just above and four different models to expect in 2020, but here we're going to dive into the screen technology rumors.

Ming-Chi Kuo also said that all iPhone 12 models could feature OLED screen technology for the first time. We've heard this claim over and over again, and Prosser's source also confirmed the same.

However, the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Max displays are expected to be made by BOE, while Samsung will make OLED technology on the top two models.

The iPhone 11 features an LCD display while the iPhone 11 Pro uses OLED technology. This could allow for a much stronger screen on standard iPhone 12 models, though we don't have firm details about the resolution you can expect from any of the phone's four displays yet.

Another source revealed that the two Pro models will use an OLED form that will be thinner and cheaper to manufacture than the screens used in the iPhone 11 Pro line. This may mean lower prices, but we won't count on it.

Another notable change for the 2020 iPhone display is the move to a 120Hz refresh rate. Current iPhones - and many other smartphones - have a 60Hz refresh rate, so bumping up to 120Hz speeds up screen reloads and provides a smoother experience when scrolling through social media feeds or games.

Max Weinbach shared some leaked information about the iPhone 12 Pro that suggested that it was the model that would get improved screen technology. Prosser has since suggested that the technology will also come to the iPhone 12 Pro Max.

We've heard this statement before, and some phones already have higher refresh rates than 60Hz, as do some iPads, so it's unbelievable. This is especially true as top phones like the Samsung Galaxy S20 and OnePlus 8 Pro now support the technology as well.

All this said, the source who provides the information to Prosser said that Apple might be "nervous" with the technology. This may mean that there are limits to the 120Hz refresh rate, which could be due to the battery life of mobile phones.

We've also heard that at least some iPhone 12 models could have thinner, cheaper, and more power-efficient screens than the iPhone 11 lineup. This, in turn, could allow the phones themselves to be thinner, as well as last longer between charges. .

5G

Will the iPhone 12 be 5G ready?

Another big change could take the form of 5G, which is widely rumored for the iPhone 12, as many of its competitors are now using the technology. Back in July 2019, Kuo predicted that all models would support 5G. 

At the time, we expected the feature to only come to one model in the iPhone 12 range, but now it looks like it will be on all four devices. Prosser offered as much in his specifications as he learned from an Apple source.

The big caveat is that base iPhone 12 models may not support mmWave 5G technology. This is expected to be a feature reserved for the top two models, so those running carriers like Verizon in the US will have to opt for them.

And yet, another early leak that revealed 3D printed models of all four iPhones suggests that all four SIM slots have been moved from the right side to the left, with the source saying they were moved to make room for the 5G antennas. — even in two cheaper models.

SPECULATIONS

What other iPhone 12 specs should we expect?

How do these phones perform on 5G? One rumor suggests it will have a custom-made 5G antenna along with a 5nm A14 Bionic processor.

For the average consumer, this means the iPhone has longer battery life and more power than ever. That would be pretty impressive considering the iPhone's battery life is currently the best we've ever seen from Apple.

RAM could also increase as analysts claim the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max will have 6GB, up from 4GB compared to their predecessors, although the standard iPhone 12 will obviously use 4GB. This is something we have now heard over and over again, so it could very well be true.

The chipset seems poised for a surprise too, as the leaked A14 Bionic benchmark showed it to have a single-core and multi-core score that outpaced the Snapdragon 865, the processor we've seen in almost every Android flagship in 2020.

In addition, the iPhone 12 may also support the new 802.11ay specification, which will allow it to share content at at least 20-30Gbps. So for all intents and purposes, this phone is likely to be fast.

How much memory will you have? You may have seen earlier on this page, but Prosser's pricing leak showed us that the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Max will come in 128GB and 256GB models, while the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max will come in both. and 512 GB.

Battery capacity is currently unknown for the iPhone 12 line. One rumor in late 2019 suggested that Apple could use a smaller battery protection module for the iPhone 12, allowing it to pack it into a larger cell.

Whether this happens or not is currently unknown, and we may not even know until someone manages to get him to figure out the exact innards of the new iPhone.

Will the iPhone 12 use USB-C? Rumors currently suggest that he will stick with the Lightning cable. Many sources claim that USB-C is not going to happen, as the iPhone 12 will likely stay with Lightning and the iPhone 13 will potentially switch to a portless design.

However, the recent EU regulation could also mean future iPhones won't be able to use Lightning cables in Europe. This could force Apple to switch the connector on future phones to USB-C, and while it's not yet clear if this will be the case for the iPhone 12, it might be worth considering.

Another report from the Chinese publication Caifa news also states that Apple and other manufacturers may soon use GaN power adapters. They are currently used by Xiaomi and provide fast charging up to 65W. 

There's no guarantee this will debut on the iPhone 12 - or any future iPhone for that matter - but it could mean we'll see an improved fast charging experience along the line.

CAMERA

Will the iPhone 12 camera be significantly improved?

The camera may be one area where the new iPhone excels, and the main change is likely to be the addition of a LiDAR scanner, as we saw on the 2020 iPad Pro. It can accurately judge distances and therefore depth, and will improve augmented reality and portrait mode.

We've heard specific mentions of a LiDAR scanner included in the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max (along with three lenses), while the base iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Max are said to have two cameras and no LiDAR scanner. . These claims have been made by multiple sources, and the image below shows what it might look like on the iPhone 12 Pro (made by Phone Arena).

We've also seen a leaked sketch supposedly showing the four rear lenses on the iPhone 12 Pro. This sketch is believed to be from an iOS 14 build and is supported by many sources.

Three of the lenses look the same as on the iPhone 11 Pro, albeit a little bigger, but the new fourth lens looks like the LiDAR scanner found on the 2020 iPad Pro, confirming other claims about such a lens.

Before all the LiDAR scanner rumors, we heard that a laser-powered 3D camera was rumored to be included. It will be located at the back, and although only one rumor mentions lasers, another also says that they are shooting depth, and one mentions three-dimensional sounding.

Another report by Fast Company cites sources close to the phone's production and also states that a 3D camera on the back is in development. One source for this rumor claims that the top two models will get this along with a three-lens camera, while the bottom two models will get a two-lens camera without 3D sensing.

This all sounds in the same vein as the LiDAR scanner we're now expecting, so this is one of the more likely features.

Elsewhere, one source says the iPhone 12 could have a 64MP primary camera, up from the 12MP one in previous versions, which would be a huge upgrade. This leak also suggests that the phone will have multiple lenses that support night mode shooting, and the ultra-wide shot may have a dedicated macro mode.

We've also heard that the top-end iPhone 12 (likely the iPhone 12 Pro Max) will get a new image stabilization technology called "sensor shift" that will allow the sensor to move to counter camera shake.

Additionally, authoritative speaker Max Weinbach says he's heard that the iPhone 12 Pro will feature Smart HDR to improve low-light performance. This is along with a 3x optical zoom, which is more than the 2x zoom featured in the iPhone 11 lineup.

And we've also heard that all four iPhone 12 models could get a camera upgrade in the form of a 7-element wide-angle lens. This is one more element than current models, which can result in less aberrations and reduced distortion.

While there are plenty of sources collaborating with the LiDAR scanner rumors, the actual key specs of the iPhone 12 series cameras are still a little unclear, and we still have a lot to learn here in the coming months.

SOFTWARE

What will iOS 14 bring to the iPhone 12?

Apple's big software developer conference is due to start on June 22nd. It's called WWDC 2020, and it's expected to be the event where we first hear about iOS 14, which will likely debut on the new iPhone.

It may also be coming to your existing phone, but the iPhone 12 will be where it came from and it will most likely get a few major updates over iOS 13.

However, little is known about iOS 14 yet. There are rumors of a new fitness app for iPhone, Apple Watch, and Apple TV that will let you watch fitness videos on your phone.

iMessage is also rumored to be getting some updates, with the ability to tag people - with an @ sign, as you can do on other messaging platforms like Slack - as well as a way to delete your messages after they've been sent.

ACCESSORIES

Will the iPhone 12 come with AirPods?

The short answer to the above question is: no. It's unlikely that Apple will put a pair of AirPods in the box with the new iPhone, as they are the company's main source of revenue when sold separately.

Apple may decide to go public with the AirPods 3 rumor along with the new phone at its event, but there are rumors that the company won't include in-ear headphones with the iPhone 12 this year either.

This could mean you won't get any headphones bundled with the iPhone 12. This is all just a rumor for now, but it also means the company may not bundle any accessories with its iPhones since it dropped the adapter 3,5. 2018 mm on Lightning. in XNUMX.