Apple iPhone lineup 2020

We're getting closer to the launch of the 2020 iPhone, which is expected to be announced on October 13, 2020, but there are already dozens of rumors about the upcoming devices. We expect the 2020 iPhones to be called iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro if Apple sticks to the same naming scheme used for the 2019 iPhone lineup.

The 2020 iPhone will feature major updates that will feature some of the first design changes we've seen since the iPhone X was released in 2017. We're expecting four iPhones with three display sizes, which could be 5.4, 6.7, and 6.1. inches (x2).

The 2020 5.4-inch iPhone 12 mini is rumored to be the smallest iPhone Apple has released since the 4.7-inch iPhone SE. The 2020 6.7-inch iPhone 12 Pro Max will be Apple's largest iPhone to date, surpassing the 6.5-inch iPhone 11 Pro Max. The two 6.1-inch models will be similar in size to the existing iPhone 11.

All iPhones in 2020 are expected to feature OLED Super Retina XDR displays, regardless of price. Previously, there were rumors that iPhone 12 Pro models could support a 120Hz refresh rate, but more recent information indicates that Apple will wait until 2021 to introduce this feature.

In terms of design, rumors suggest that the new iPhones coming out in 2020 will feature a significant redesign with a metal frame that is similar to that of the iPhone 4 or iPad Pro. The iPhone 4 had a distinctive flat look due to its stainless steel frame, which will be replicated in the new iPhones, bringing the design in line with the 2020 iPad Pro models.

There have been rumors that Apple will use a new TrueDepth camera system that reduces the size of the notch on the front, but leaks are mixed on this and it looks like the 5.4" model will have a smaller notch while other models will have cut of the same size.

Rumors suggest that the 6.7-inch iPhone and one 6.1-inch model will be higher-end devices with triple-lens cameras, while the 5.4-inch and 6.1-inch models will be cheaper iPhones with two lenses or more. affordable price. . There are also rumors of a three-lens 3D rear camera system that uses a laser to calculate depth information for objects in a room, enhancing both photos and augmented reality experiences. It will most likely be similar to the LiDAR scanner in the 2020 iPad Pro, and it looks like it will be limited to the more expensive 6.7-inch iPhone model.

2020 will be the first year that Apple will bring 5G support to the iPhone, allowing new devices to connect to 5G networks that are much faster than 4G LTE networks. All iPhones in the iPhone 12 lineup are rumored to have 5G connectivity, though it's not yet clear if all iPhone 12 models will have ultra-fast mmWave support, and reports suggest that mmWave speeds may be limited in some countries.

The iPhone 12 models coming in 2020 will use the Apple-designed 5nm A14 chip manufactured by TSMC. The A14 chip is expected to provide a speed and efficiency boost, which could result in a slight increase in battery life to make up for 5G, which uses an extra battery.

Apple is rumored to have no plans to include a power adapter or EarPods with iPhone 12 models, which will allow the company to cut manufacturing costs and packaging. Instead, Apple may offer a 20W power adapter, which can be purchased separately. The USB-C to Lightning cable may be getting an update, however Apple is rumored to be planning a new braided cable design.

With the release of the Apple Watch Series 6, Apple seems to have confirmed these rumors as the latest Apple Watch doesn't come with a power adapter. Since the Apple Watch does not include a power adapter, it seems almost certain that Apple will make the same changes to the iPhone 12 lineup.

This year, the iPhone 12 models will not go on sale in September as usual due to delays caused by the global health crisis. Instead, Apple plans to introduce the iPhone in October at an event scheduled to take place on October 13th. According to rumors, we can expect a phased release, so while the new iPhones will arrive in October, some models won't arrive until November at the earliest.

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The iPhone 12 lineup will be announced at Apple's fall Hi, Speed ​​event on Tuesday, October 13 at 10:00 AM PT. Pre-orders for select iPhone 12 models could start this Friday, October 16th, and the first iPhone 12 shipments and official launch could happen on October 23rd.

As Apple announced during its July earnings report, the 2020 iPhone 12 models will arrive a few weeks later than usual, marking the first time Apple has introduced new iPhone models in October.

In addition to the delayed unveiling in October, there have been numerous rumors that the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro models will be released at different times due to manufacturing issues and delays.

A comprehensive leak that covers all the features of the iPhone 12 was only published ahead of the October event, giving us more details on when the new devices could launch. The 6.1-inch iPhone 12 is expected to go on sale on October 23, just like the 6.1-inch iPhone 12 Pro. The 5.4-inch iPhone mini is expected to go on sale on November 13, with pre-orders starting on November 6, and the iPhone 12 Pro Max on November 20, and pre-orders starting on November 13.

In June, Apple registered nine unreleased iPhone models in the Eurasian Economic Commission database with the following model IDs: A2176, A2172, A2341, A2342, A2399, A2403, A2407, A2408, and A2411. Apple is required to register encrypted devices with the ECC prior to release so that they can be sold in Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Russia.

Ahead of the release of the new iPhone 12 models, production lines at Foxconn's new device assembly plant are running 24 hours a day with holidays canceled and mandatory overtime.

Apple's iPhone naming plans have been confusing ever since the iPhone 8 debuted alongside the iPhone X in 2017, skipping the iPhone 9 entirely. Everything became clearer with the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max.

Apple has previously done a numerical increase and then an "S" year, but because the changes expected in 2020 are so significant, it's unlikely we'll get an iPhone 11S or similar, and much more likely we're going to see an iPhone 12.

If the junior iPhone 11 sequel is going to be called the iPhone 12 (that's what we'll call it), then we can expect the two higher-end devices coming in 2020 to be the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro. iPhone 12 Pro Max. The following are the names Apple has used since the iPhone was first released in 2007:

• 2007 – iPhone
• 2008 – iPhone 3G
• 2009 – iPhone 3GS
• 2010 – iPhone 4 (new design)
• 2011 – iPhone 4s
• 2012 – iPhone 5 (new design)
• 2013 – iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c
• 2014 – iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus (new design)
• 2015 – iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus
• 2016 – iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus
• 2017 - iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X (new design)
• 2018 – iPhone XR, iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max
• 2019 – iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max

Apple was rumored to be naming its smallest 5.4-inch iPhone "iPhone 12 mini", which would be the first time a "mini" iPhone was released with the "mini" naming scheme.

The "iPhone 12 mini" may be sold with the standard 6.1-inch iPhone 12, 6.1-inch iPhone 12 Pro, and 6.7-inch iPhone 12 Pro Max.

The name iPhone 12 mini is also mentioned in alleged stickers that are purported to be for Apple's iPhone 12 silicone cases. The stickers also bear the names "iPhone 12", "iPhone 12 Pro", and "iPhone 12 Pro Max".

Apple plans to offer four iPhones in three different sizes in 2020, with Apple introducing new sizes for the first time in several years.

We're rumored to see a 5.4-inch iPhone, a 6.7-inch iPhone, and two 6.1-inch iPhones. 5.4 inches smaller than the current iPhone 11 Pro and 6.7 inches larger than the current iPhone 11 Pro Max. The 5.4-inch device is rumored to be nearly identical in size to the iPhone 8.

One 6.1-inch and 6.7-inch models will be higher-end iPhone Pro models, while the other 6.1-inch and 5.4-inch iPhones will be lower-end models and successors to the iPhone 11. In the end iPhones new camera systems with triple lenses will be introduced, and in the younger models of the iPhone - with two lenses.

Try a 5.4" iPhone

We've developed images that allow iPhone owners who own a full-screen iPhone to visualize the size of the upcoming 5.4-inch iPhone. The 5.4-inch iPhone will be the smallest iPhone Apple has released in years and should satisfy those looking for a smaller form factor.

To try it out, be sure to check out our article with images that let you preview the design.

The 2020 iPhone will feature an updated design with a metal frame that is similar to that of the iPhone 4. Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says the new iPhones will use a more sophisticated segmentation design and new trenching and injection molding procedures.

However, the overall design will be reminiscent of the iPhone 4 or iPad Pro with a stainless steel or aluminum frame with square edges between two glasses. Standard iPhone 12 models will have an aluminum frame, while more expensive Pro models will have a stainless steel frame, and all four models will still use front and back glass for the device's body, but Apple is allegedly introducing a new "ceramic shield" . “Glass screen, which may be more resistant to scratches and drops.

Japanese siteMac Otakara believes the 6.7-inch iPhone will be 7.4mm thick, which will be slightly thinner than the 8.1mm thick iPhone 11 Pro Max. It is also expected to be slightly taller than the 11 Pro Max. The height of the 5.4-inch iPhone is expected to be somewhere between the height of the iPhone SE and the iPhone 8. The 5.4, 6.7, and at least one 6.1-inch iPhone is expected to have a different number of microphone holes at the bottom.

Along with the iPad Pro-style design and size changes, the leaked schematics that purportedly reveal Apple's plans for the device also reveal a few other minor design changes to look out for, as listed below:

• Slightly larger camera lenses
• Thicker side antenna lines for 5G
• The SIM card tray has been moved to the left side of the device
• Entrance in the form of a Smart Connector on the right (which may actually be an antenna)
• One less speaker hole on the right side of the speaker grille
• Just below the power button

The iPhone 12 will have a Lightning port, and Apple will continue to use Lightning instead of switching to USB-C.

Colors

Multiple rumors have suggested that the iPhone 12 Pro models will feature a new dark blue finish that will replace the midnight green color that was introduced as an option on the iPhone 11 Pro. The blue is likely to be the same shade as the new blue Apple Watch Series 6 that Apple introduced as the new Apple Watch color in September.

Other iPhone 12 Pro colors will include silver, gold, and graphite, while standard iPhone 12 models will be available in black, white, red, blue, and green.

Schemes and mockups

The rendering on the iPhone 12 Pro Max said, based on a leaked CAD design was shared in April, and it lines up with many of the rumors we've heard about this device so far. The new iPhone appears to take design cues from the iPad Pro, with a square-edged stainless steel bezel between two pieces of glass and a large 6.7-inch OLED display.

The rendering suggests the iPhone 12 Pro Max will be 7.4mm thick, which is slightly thinner than the iPhone 11 Pro Max's 8.1mm thickness. The camera bump is expected to be thicker at 1.26mm, up from 1.21mm. The cutout in the visualization is the same size as the existing cutout.

It's unclear if these renders are entirely accurate, but given that they fit well with the current rumors we've heard about the upcoming iPhones, this could indeed be what the 2020 iPhones will look like.

The alleged iPhone 12 schematics that surfaced in April suggest that Apple will make a smaller notch by integrating the device's front speaker into the bezel. The updated hardware layout also includes ambient light and proximity sensors moved to a more central position in the TrueDepth camera system.

3D-printed mockups of the iPhone 12, based on leaked schematics and information from Apple's supply chain, surfaced in June, providing size comparisons.

These mockups may not be entirely accurate as the camera setups pictured do not have the LiDAR 3D sensor that some of the iPhones are expected to include.

They show the relocated SIM tray, which is rumored to be moved to the left side below the volume buttons to make room for the 5G antenna module. on the right side.

Images on Weibo said to be from the iPhone 12 show a circular array of magnets in the body of the device. There are 36 individual magnets that can be connected to charge or install. There is speculation that this could be done for leveling if Apple ever releases its own wireless charger.

Mannequins

In June, dummy models began appearing to represent the iPhone 12 lineup, giving us a clearer idea of ​​how the new devices' sizes and designs compare to older iPhones.

For example, the 5.4-inch iPhone is slightly larger than the iPhone SE but slightly smaller than Apple's 4.7-inch iPhones such as the iPhone 8, while the 6.7-inch iPhone will be the largest iPhone ever released. Apple.

These dummy models are based on leaked schematics and are intended for case manufacturers. Case manufacturers create cases based on these models to be the first to release new cases when new iPhones are launched.

As they are intended for case manufacturers, the rear camera settings and TrueDepth front camera design may be inaccurate as some models are rumored to have had a LiDAR sensor fitted along with a smaller notch. We could still see these features even if they weren't shown on the dummy models.

Component leaks

Case iPhone 12 Pro

In September, a short video emerged showing the body of the alleged 6.1-inch iPhone 12 Pro. It features a triple-lens camera on the back, and if that's accurate, the case suggests the 6.1-inch iPhone 12 Pro could be equipped with a LiDAR scanner. There have been rumors that Apple may have limited the use of the LiDAR scanner to the 6.7-inch iPhone 12 Pro, but that may not be the case.

Apple has already introduced the LiDAR scanner in the 2020 iPad Pro, introducing advanced augmented reality experiences. On the iPhone, this could also lead to new photographic possibilities. There's an antenna area on the side that feels new for a 5G modem chip, and the overall design has flat sides similar to the iPad Pro, which is a departure from the rounded look that Apple has been using since the iPhone 6.

Glass body

A photo of what could be the back glass for iPhone 12 Pro models surfaced in August. One of the glass pieces has an additional cutout below the ultra-wide lens aperture, which is most likely for a LiDAR scanner. Both Pro models are expected to feature triple cameras, but the 6.7-inch iPhone 12 Pro may be the only model to get a LiDAR scanner.

5.4" display

Alleged images depicting the 5.4-inch iPhone 12's display panel were posted to social media Weibo in July, and if accurate, the notch design suggests that smaller notches could possibly be introduced in the iPhone 12 lineup.

The display is designed for the smaller iPhone, but on existing iPhones like the 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max, the notch is the same size on both devices. If all iPhones in 2020 had the same size notch, the notch might be smaller than the current notch design.

Display

A purported iPhone 12 display leaked online in August, giving us a glimpse of a possible iPhone 12 display component. The display unit is noticeably different from the similar component designed for the iPhone 11 Pro and could be due to rumors of the motherboard being moved to the other side of the device to accommodate 5G antenna module.

It's unclear what size the display is, but judging by the size of the notch, it could be a 5.4-inch iPhone 12.

RAM component A14

Photos of the RAM component of the A14 chip surfaced in July, but nothing can be gleaned from the images other than that the chip component was manufactured in April 2020.

Logic board

An image of an alleged iPhone 12 or iPhone 12 Pro logic board was leaked in May. It is not clear which iPhone the motherboard belongs to, and there is not much to learn from this.

The logic board has a more elongated design compared to the compact boards seen in the latest higher-end iPhones.

While Apple is expected to continue to offer both higher-priced (more expensive) iPhones and lower-priced (more affordable) iPhones in 2020, all devices could feature OLED displays this year, and Apple will phase out LCD displays for its devices. . Lineup iPhone. Apple may call its displays "Super Retina XDR".

The use of Apple OLED in the iPhone line will allow for a "more flexible phone design". Apple is testing OLED displays from China's BOE Display, which makes LCD displays for Apple's iPads and MacBooks. Apple has used Samsung OLED displays in recent OLED iPhone models and is expected to continue to do so, with Samsung supplying up to 80 percent of the displays used for iPhone 12 models.

Some of the new iPhones coming in 2020 are expected to use Samsung's technology called Y-OCTA, which allows touchscreen circuits to be built directly on an OLED panel without the need for a separate layer, resulting in a thinner display and lower manufacturing costs. although it is not clear if this results in a thinner hull design.

Apple supplier BOE was reportedly unable to deliver the first batch of OLED panels for the Apple iPhone 12 after the displays failed OLED quality control tests, and BOE panels will not be used in the first 2020 iPhones. Instead, Apple will use displays from other vendors such as LG Display.

Show details

Leaked display information expected for every iPhone, with details below:

• 5.4" iPhone 12 – OLED display from Samsung Display with built-in Y-OCTA touchscreen. Resolution 2340 x 1080, 475 ppi.
• 6.1" iPhone 12 Max – OLED display from BOE / LG Display with a resolution of 2532 x 1170 and 460 PPI.
• 6.1" iPhone 12 Pro – OLED display from Samsung, possibly with XDR. ProMotion is possible but not guaranteed due to power requirements and lack of LTPO. 2532 x 1170 resolution and 460 ppi.
• 6.7" iPhone 12 Pro Max – OLED display from Samsung with Y-OCTA support and possibly XDR. ProMotion is possible but not guaranteed due to power requirements and lack of LTPO. Resolution 2778 x 1284 at 458 PPI.

ProMotion technology

Throughout the iPhone 12 rumor cycle, there have been endless mixed rumors about whether Apple will implement 120Hz ProMotion displays in the iPhone 12 lineup, but reliable Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who often accurately predicts Apple's plans, said in September, that iPhone 12 models do not support 120Hz refresh rate due to battery life issues.

Instead, ProMotion display technology is expected to be introduced in 2021 after iPhones are updated with low power LTPO display technology, which is also a rumor we heard earlier this year when displays with 120 Hz in this year's lineup.

The iPhone ProMotion will work similarly to the ProMotion iPad Pro, which dynamically adjusts the display according to the movement of content on the screen for smoother scrolling, more responsiveness and smoother motion.

The iPad display refresh rate changes depending on what you are viewing to conserve battery life. For example, if you're watching a movie or playing a game, the refresh rate might be 120Hz, but if you're reading a webpage or viewing a photo, you don't need a 120Hz refresh rate, so the frame rate is automatically reduced.

The increased refresh rate can make the content you watch appear smoother and more realistic, greatly improving iPhone OLED displays.

TSMC is rumored to be making the 5nm chips that Apple will use in its 2020 iPhone lineup. The 5nm process will produce chips that are smaller, faster, and more economical due to improved thermal management.

The A14 chip can have up to 15 percent better performance and a 30 percent reduction in power consumption compared to the A13 chip.

According toBloomberg,the A14 chip will be focused on accelerating artificial intelligence tasks and augmentedreality .

A leaked benchmark of the A14 chip confirms that the new fourth-generation iPad Air offers significant improvements over the previous generation model. It has a single-core score of 1583 and a multi-core score of 4198, much faster than the single-core score of 1112 and multi-core score of 2832 achieved by the A12 Bionic chip in the third-generation iPad Air. .

RAM

Barclays analyst Blayne Curtis believes that the iPhone 12 Pro models will come with 6GB of RAM, while the iPhone 12 will have 4GB of RAM, which was also an echo from the L0vetodream leaks.

UBS analysts also believe that the four iPhones under development will have different amounts of RAM. They are expecting a 6.7-inch iPhone with 6GB of RAM, a 6.1-inch iPhone with 6GB of RAM, a 6.1-inch iPhone with 4GB of RAM, and a 5.4-inch iPhone with 4GB of RAM.

The 2020 iPhones may have a slight boost in battery capacity as Apple suppliers are working on a custom battery protection module that is 50 percent smaller and thinner than the same component in previous iPhones. This could free up valuable space on the iPhone.

Certifications for three batteries that may be intended for Apple iPhone 12 models suggest that the iPhone 12 line may possibly use lower-capacity batteries than those found in iPhone 11 models.

The three capacities include 2227mAh (perhaps for a 5.4-inch iPhone), 2775mAh (for a 6.1-inch iPhone), and 3687mAh (for a 6.7-inch iPhone). A separate feed for the 2,815mAh battery suggests that the more expensive 6.1-inch iPhone may possibly have a slightly larger battery. In comparison, the iPhone 11 Pro has a 3046mAh battery, the 11 Pro Max has a 3969mAh battery, and the iPhone 11 has a 3110mAh battery.

Whether these battery capacities are accurate is unknown, but if so, with processor improvements, battery life could be about the same as previous year's models. However, 5G connectivity is a concern, so we'll have to wait to see how the iPhone 12's battery life compares to that of the iPhone 11.

Because the 5G components in the iPhone 12 models are so expensive, Apple is looking to save money when it comes to other components. Apple is moving to a simpler, more compact battery board design with fewer layers that will be 40 to 50 percent cheaper than an equivalent part in the iPhone 11 series.

Last-minute rumors surfaced that the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max would get an extra hour of battery life, but the iPhone 12 mini is expected to have less battery life than the iPhone 11 due to its smaller size.

Power adapter and EarPods

Future iPhone 12 models will not come with EarPods or a power adapter in the box, according to TF International Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, analysts at Barclays and other reports.

Apple appears to be planning on ditching out-of-the-box accessories to cut manufacturing costs on the iPhone 12, as adding 5G support has been costly.The new Apple Watch Series 6 models introduced in September also don't ship with power adapters, which seems to confirm the rumors, and code found in iOS 14.2 removes the mention of "headphones included," indicating that EarPods won't be available. available.

With no power adapter or headphones included with the iPhone 12, boxes for the device are expected to be thinner with less packaging. An alleged rendering of the insert box for the iPhone 12, which ostensibly based on a "really reliable source" depicts the size of a slim box that has room for a cable, iPhone, and paper inserts, but no room for a power adapter or EarPods.

It's not clear if the rendering is accurate given it's not from a particularly reliable source, but if Apple did remove the power adapter and EarPods from the box, the in-box insert could actually look something like this.

Lightning to USB-C cable

While Apple is rumored to be removing the power adapter from iPhone 12 boxes, the company may be introducing a new USB-C to Lightning cable with a stronger braided construction that is an improvement over the standard rubber used in previous Lightning cables.

Leaked in July, the cable is similar to existing USB-C to Lightning cables that Apple offers, but it's made from a gray and white woven fabric that can better withstand use over time. It's unknown if all iPhones released in 2020 will get the new braided cable, as 2019's USB-C to Lightning cable was limited to only higher-end, more expensive iPhones.

Apple has made major changes to the rear camera system in the 2019 iPhone lineup with the new triple-lens setup of the iPhone 11 Pro and Pro Max, and 2020 could bring even more camera improvements. Rumors suggest that at least one of the new iPhone models coming in 2020 will have a 3D camera, which sounds like the LiDAR scanner feature Apple added to the 2020 iPad Pro model.

The iPad Pro's LiDAR scanner uses reflected light to measure the distance from the sensor to surrounding objects up to five meters away, equivalent to 16.4 feet. It works both indoors and outdoors, and is essentially capable of imaging the environment at the photon level at the speed of a nanosecond.

Depth frameworks in iPadOS combine depth points measured by the LiDAR scanner, data from cameras, and data from motion sensors to create a more detailed and complete view of the scene to enhance augmented reality experiences. Rumor has it that the iPhone's 3D camera will likely work similarly, if not identically.

Rumors indicate that the more expensive 6.7-inch and 6.1-inch iPhones coming in 2020 will use a new time-of-flight rear camera, so it's unlikely to be available on lower-end iPhones. which will have a lower price tag.

As with the 2019 iPhone lineup, the 2020 iPhone is expected to feature a different camera technology. UBS analysts believe that Apple is working on high-end models of the 6.7 and 6.1-inch iPhones with triple cameras, while the 5.4 and 6.1-inch iPhones may have dual cameras.

The iPhone 12 Pro may have an improved 4x optical zoom lens, while the iPhone 12 Pro Max may have a 5x optical zoom lens. Apple may also plan to improve Smart HDR to improve low-light performance and improve night mode functionality.

While only the Pro models are expected to have improved optical zoom because they are the only models with a telephoto lens, all new iPhones can get the enhanced digital zoom that is made possible by software improvements.

The high-end 6.7-inch iPhone in 2020 is rumored to get sensor-shift image stabilization technology that could potentially provide image stabilization for the ultra wide-angle lens on these devices. Sensor shift technology allows optical image stabilization to be applied to the camera's sensor rather than individual lenses.

Both Pro models are expected to support higher dynamic range Dolby Vision video, while the iPhone 12 Pro Max will have a 47 percent larger camera sensor than the iPhone 12 Pro and an "Expansive" ultra-wide-angle camera feature. - angle lens. There may also be some kind of macro feature with the ultra wide-angle lens on the Pro models, capable of zooming in on subjects.

Future iPhone cameras may use Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP) printed circuit boards, allowing them to transmit images at higher resolutions and at higher speeds. Higher bit rates are needed to provide high resolution images in real-time streaming and AR applications in the 5G era. This could be implemented with the launch of the iPhone 12.

Apple analysts Ming-Chi Kuo andBloomberg believe that at least one new iPhone in 2020 will have a smaller front camera lens to improve the screen-to-bezel ratio, eventually resulting in a smaller notch on the front, but other iPhones won't. peculiarity.

Kuo said in September that the 5.4-inch iPhone will have a slightly smaller notch to accommodate display information in the upper left and upper right corners of the device, but the rest of the lineup will have the same size notch as the screen notch. the current iPhone 11 lineup.

Barclays analysts believe the iPhone 12 will feature an "upgraded" TrueDepth camera system, although there are no details from Barclays on what could be improved.

Face ID on iPhone 12 models may also have a wider viewing angle to support unlocking at a wider range of angles.

Apple could enable a "dynamic zoning algorithm" that would speed up Face ID.

In 2020, Apple plans to return to Qualcomm modem chips instead of Intel chips, using Qualcomm 5G technology in its iPhones. Qualcomm and Apple were previously embroiled in a bitter legal battle but managed to settle their differences in April 2019.

All iPhones expected in 2020 will use 5G technology, according to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. All four iPhones will feature a Qualcomm X55 5G modem chip.

The X55 chip delivers peak download speeds of 7Gbps and upload speeds of 3Gbps, although these numbers are theoretical maximums and actual speeds will depend on the carrier's network. This chip is the first Qualcomm 5G chip to support all major frequency bands, operating modes and network deployments.

There are two types of 5G networks - mmWave (faster and limited range) and sub-6GHz (slower but more spread out), and there can be some differences in which countries and phones support which specifications. mmWave 5G technology is likely to be limited to major cities and dense urban areas due to its short range, while 5G networks in rural and suburban areas will use slower (but still fast) technology below 6 GHz. To learn more about the differences between mmWave and sub-6GHz 5G, be sure to check out our guide.

Kuo believes sub-6GHz mmWave-enabled iPhone models will be available in major markets such as the US, UK, Australia, Canada, and Japan, while in some other countries, Apple may offer iPhones with 5GHz connectivity only. less than 6 GHz. Below 6GHz can also be disabled in countries that do not offer 5G or have shallow 5G penetration, allowing them to only connect to 5G networks.

There have been rumors that mmWave support will only be available on more expensive Apple Pro models, with more affordable iPhone 12 models limited to 6GHz. One rumor fromFast Company states that only the high-end 6.7-inch iPhone will receive mmWave support, as it is the only iPhone large enough to support both the antenna components and the larger battery needed to support it. Moreover,fast company released iPhone 12 Pro Max with mmWave technology, which will be available only in the US, South Korea and Japan.

5G technology is still in the early stages of rollout, but by the time Apple releases its new iPhones, major carriers in the United States will have laid the groundwork for connectivity in most areas. For more on 5G technology and what we can expect when Apple launches its 2020 devices, be sure to check out our 5G for iPhone guide.

Apple may be planning to use Qualcomm modems but not Qualcomm RF frontend components due to time constraints that could potentially affect maximum wireless speeds, although we'll have to see how Apple's implementation is implemented to know for sure.

Although several sources have suggested that the 2020 iPhone lineup will use Qualcomm Snapdragon X55 modems, Taiwanese websiteDigiTimes believes devices could use the Snapdragon X60 instead.

The X60 is more power efficient and smaller than the X55, and can simultaneously combine mmWave and sub-6GHz bands for better combination of high speed, low latency network coverage. It's not clear if it's accurateDigital Times, since the X60 was released in February, it's not time for testing yet. Qualcomm also said that chips using the X60 won't arrive until 2021 at the earliest.

Apple may add "Smart Data Mode" to iPhone 12 models that will intelligently switch between 4G and 5G based on required bandwidth to conserve battery life.

The iPhone 12 could run into trouble in the UK as "industry insiders" claim iPhone 12 models may not support the 700MHz 5G band, which is expected to be the most widely available 5G band in the UK. yt

Antenna

Apple uses a Qualcomm X55 5G modem chip in its 5G iPhones, but Apple plans to develop an antenna module to accompany the chip itself. Apple has reportedly "dropped" Qualcomm's antenna design because it "doesn't fit in with the sleek industrial design that Apple wants for the new phone."

Apple is currently working on its own antenna module, but there is a chance that Qualcomm could also be used if Apple's internal work on the antenna fails.

Wi-Fi

Instead, Apple's 2020 iPhones can support a new Wi-Fi standard known as IEEE 802.11ay, the successor to 802.11ad, which quadruples bandwidth and adds up to four multiple transmit/receive streams. The Wi-Fi specification uses the 60GHz spectrum and is expected to be finalized by the end of 2020.

Apple's iPhone 12 models will not ship with the bundled wired EarPods, according to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Kuo says Apple will be phasing out EarPods to spur demand for their AirPods and cut costs on the iPhone 12.

To promote AirPods to iPhone users, Apple could offer some sort of AirPods promotion at the end of 2020, possibly offering a discount to customers who buy a new iPhone.

Rumors suggest the iPhone 12 will start at $699 this year for the smallest iPhone 12 mini model, with prices rising to $1,099. Prices are expected to be as follows:

• 5.4-inch iPhone 12: $699
• 6.1-inch iPhone 12: $799
• 6.1-inch iPhone 12 Pro: $999
• 6.7-inch iPhone 12 Pro Max: $1,099

There are already rumors of Apple's 2021 iPhone lineup expected to be similar to the iPhone 12 lineup in terms of design, with Apple planning to release four iPhones in 5.4, 6.1, and 6.7-inch sizes in 2021. year.

At least one Pro model may have some design changes, although it is rumored to offer a portless design that relies solely on wireless charging. Camera enhancements can be made for all iPhone models, and 120Hz Pro Motion displays can be enabled. For more on everything we know about the 2021 iPhone, be sure to check out our 2021 iPhone review.