Will Apple Announce New iPhone 12 Models Today?

• Apple usually announces new iPhone models and iOS updates every year in September

• Due to Covid-19, production got delayed for the entire iPhone 12 lineup

• Apple announced the official Apple Event to happen on October 13, 2020, where iPhone 12 launch was rumored to occur

On October 6, 2020, Apple announced its official yearly event to take place on October 13, 2020, at 10:00 AM PDT. The event has a tagline Hi, Speed, hinting at the arrival of 5G to the new lineup.

Plenty of rumors have been circulating for the past few months that Apple is set to release no less than four new iPhone 12 models for users. However, there was no official confirmation from Apple for the number of models to be announced until now.

Apple finally announced the entire iPhone 12 lineup at the big iPhone 12 event that happened on Tuesday, October 13.

Here are all the highlights of the event.

The iPhone 12 Lineup and 5G Announcement

At a prerecorded iPhone 12 launch event that was filmed in Cupertino, California, Apple introduced its iPhone 12 series.

The star of the show was the fact that the new iPhones will have 5G. Or in the words of Cook, “Today is the beginning of a new era for iPhone.”

Apple also declared a 5G partnership with Verizon, and Verizon’s CEO, Hans Vestburg, announced it. It means the new iPhones will be able to download data at 4Gbps speeds with the help of Verizon’s millimeter wave network.

According to Apple, the new iPhone 12 screen size will be 6.1-inch, while the iPhone 12 mini model will have a 5.4-inch screen. Moreover, the base model goes on sale on October 23, and its preorder will start this week. On the other hand, the mini model will go on preorder on November 6, and shipping begins on November 13.

iPhone 12 Color Palette

As far as iPhone 12 colors are concerned, Apple has tried catering to different age groups with two different palettes for its four models.

iPhone 12 Mini and iPhone 12

Apple went with a bolder and brighter color palette for the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini. These two models are available in six colors:

• White

• Black

• (PRODUCT)RED

• Blue

• Green

• Purple (added in April 2021)

iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max

When it comes to the iPhone 12 Pro Max and iPhone 12 Pro colors, Apple chose a more mature and subdued color palette. These two models are available in the following colors:

• Silver

• Gold

• Graphite

• Pacific Blue

iPhone 12 Cost Breakdown

As soon as Apple announced the iPhone 12 lineup, the prices started to vary across different platforms. If you trade in your old iPhone, you may get different deals, discounts, and payment plans from different carriers. For instance, buying an iPhone 12 Pro Max unlocked may cost you more than a carrier-locked one.

Moreover, choosing a higher iPhone 12 storage space will also impact its price. An iPhone 12 with 256 GB storage will surely cost more than one with 64 GB storage space.

Here’s a general cost breakdown for iPhone 12 starting prices:

• iPhone 12 mini starting at $699

• iPhone 12 starting at $799

• iPhone 12 Pro starting at $999

• iPhone 12 Pro Max starting at $1,099

If you’re on a budget or don’t want to buy a brand-new iPhone 12, you can wait a few months. Soon, you’ll be able to find iPhone 12 refurbished and used at affordable price points from reliable sellers, like Phone Daddy.

What has Apple Removed from the iPhone 12?

Over the years, Apple has slowly and gradually removed various iPhone frills and features. So, what made you think the new iPhone 12 series would be safe?

In 2016, Apple removed the headphone jack from iPhone 7.

A year later, in 2017, it took away the beloved home button from iPhone X.

And now, with the release of the iPhone 12 in 2020 and onwards, there won’t be a charger or headphones in the box that comes with a new iPhone. Apple took this step to cut down its carbon footprint.

Apple Announces MagSafe for iPhone 12

Another amazing feature announced with the iPhone 12 launch is MagSafe. You can attach accessories and wireless chargers with it by simply snapping them onto your iPhone’s back. Even if your phone isn’t lining up perfectly with the center of the MagSafe wireless charger, it will charge your phone.

How Many Cameras Does the iPhone 12 Have?

Apple always enhances the camera specs for every new iPhone. Since the iPhone 12 series includes four models, we’re getting different types of cameras.

Here are the camera specs for the iPhone 12 models:

iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Mini

iPhone 12 Pro

iPhone 12 Pro Max

Final Thoughts

Apple announced the new iPhone 12 models in a special event that took place on October 13, 2020. Due to the pandemic, iPhone 12 release got delayed, but Apple made sure not to disappoint the users with the all-new iPhone 12 models. Although the prices of the base and mini models are relatively affordable, you can save more money if you wait a few months till the used iPhone 12 become available.