It was a late iPhone event for Apple this year after the company was forced to delay its usual September showcase to October due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the company did not hold back on its new range of smartphones. Most important of all, Apple announced that all its 2020 iPhones will support 5G. This includes an iPhone 12, Mini, Pro and Pro Max
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Apple has redesigned the shell of the entire iPhone 12 range. No more curved edges. Now, the screen runs flush with the sides of the device. Speaking of the screen, all new 12 models now have OLED screens with higher resolutions and higher nits of brightness. So 5G and OLED displays.
iPhone 12
The iPhone 12 comes in black, white, blue, red, and green. The phone includes 5G and a Super Retina XDR OLED screen. Apple claims the phone makes use of a new Ceramic Shield glass which makes it the most durable iPhone screen ever made.
Key Features
- Redesigned aluminium frame
- 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED
- 2532×1170 / 2.8 million pixels / 460 PPI
- Apple A14 Bionic Chip
- 11% thinner / 15% smaller / 16% lighter than iPhone 11
- 5G Bands with Smart Data Mode
- Dual Camera System / 12MP Ultra-Wide + Wide 12 MP Wide
- Mag Safe charging
- Starts at $799
iPhone 12 Mini
The iPhone 12 Mini is everything the larger device includes but smaller. In addition, the Mini comes with 5G support, the same camera specs, power and more.
Key Features
- Redesigned aluminium frame
- 5.4-inch Super Retina XDR OLED
- 2532×1170 / 2.8 million pixels / 460 PPI
- Apple A14 Bionic Chip
- 5G Bands with Smart Data Mode
- Dual Camera System / 12MP Ultra-Wide + Wide 12 MP Wide
- Mag Safe charging
- Starts at $699
iPhone 12 Pro / Max
The top-of-the-range iPhone this year is the 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max. Apple has redesigned the range to fit alongside the other models. No more curved edges and they all include a stainless steel band. In addition, both phones have slightly larger displays.
- Redesigned stainless steel frame
- 6.1-inch / 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR OLED
- 2777×1284 / 1200 nits of peak brightness / 458 PPI
- Apple A14 Bionic Chip
- 5G Bands with Smart Data Mode
- Triple Camera System / 12MP Ultra-Wide + Wide 12 MP Wide + 12MP Telephoto / LiDAR Scanner (Max Device Only)
- Dolby Vision HDR Video recording / Apple ProRAW Photos
- Mag Safe charging
- Starts at $999 / R1,099 Max
You can find out more about these devices on the Apple site. The company has not shifted the price for the new models at all. However, Local pricing and availability to be announced.
