Apple'S 2020 Iphone Lineup

Apple's 2020 iPhone Lineup
Contents
1. Apple's 2020 iPhone Lineup
2. iPhone 12 Release Date
3. Prospective Name
4. Size Options
5. Design
o Colors
o Schematics and Mockups
o Dummy Models
o Component Leaks
6. Display
7. A14 Chip
o RAM
8. Battery
o Power Adapter and EarPods
o Lightning to USB-C Cable
9. Rear Cameras
10. TrueDepth Camera System
11. Storage Space
12. 5G Connectivity
13. No EarPods
14. iPhone 12 Price
15. What's Coming in 2021
16. iPhone 12 Timeline
We're getting close to the launch of the 2020 iPhones, which are expected to be announced on
October 13, 2020, but there are already dozens of rumors about the upcoming devices. We're
expecting the 2020 iPhones to be called the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro if Apple follows the
same naming scheme it used for the 2019 iPhone lineup.
The 2020 iPhones will feature major updates, introducing some of the first design changes
that we've seen since the iPhone X was released in 2017. We're expecting four iPhones in
three display sizes which could come in at 5.4, 6.7, and 6.1 inches (x2).
This summary video shows the 10 things you should know about the iPhone 12:
At a rumored 5.4 inches, the 2020 iPhone 12 mini will be the smallest iPhone Apple has
released since the 4.7-inch iPhone SE. At 6.7 inches, the 2020 iPhone 12 Pro Max will be
Apple's largest iPhone to date, topping 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 display technology
regardless of price. There were early rumors that the iPhone 12 Pro models could support
120Hz refresh rates, but more recent info indicates Apple will wait until 2021 to unveil that
feature.
Design wise, rumors suggest the new iPhones coming in 2020 will feature a significant
redesign with a metal frame that's similar to the frame of the iPhone 4 or the iPad Pro. The
iPhone 4 had a distinctive, flat look for its stainless steel frame, which will be replicated in
the new iPhones, bringing the design in line with the 2020 iPad Pro models.
There were rumors that Apple would use a new TrueDepth camera system that cuts down on
the size of the notch on the front, but leaks are mixed on this subject and it appears there will
be a smaller notch on the 5.4-inch model while the other models will have a notch that's the
same size.
Rumors suggest the 6.7-inch iPhone and one 6.1-inch model will be higher-end devices with
triple-lens cameras, while the 5.4 and 6.1-inch models will be lower-end iPhones with dual-
lens cameras and a more affordable price tag. There are also rumors of a 3D triple-lens rear
camera system that uses a laser to calculate depth information for objects in the room,
improving both photography and AR capabilities. This is likely to be similar to the LiDAR
Scanner in the 2020 iPad Pro, and it appears it will be limited to the higher-end 6.7-inch
iPhone model.
2020 will be the first year that Apple introduces 5G support in the iPhone, allowing the new
devices to connect to 5G networks that are much faster than 4G LTE networks. According to
rumors, all of the iPhones in the iPhone 12 lineup will feature 5G connectivity, though it's not
yet clear if all iPhone 12 models will have super fast mmWave support, and reports suggest
mmWave speeds could be limited to certain countries.
The iPhone 12 models coming in 2020 will use an Apple-designed 5-nanometer A14 chip
manufactured by TSMC. The A14 chip is expected to bring both speed and efficiency
improvements that could bring small gains in battery life to compensate for 5G, which uses
additional battery.
Size comparison: iPhone 12 dummy models compared to existing iPhones

Rumors have suggested that Apple has no plans to include a power adapter or EarPods in the
box with the iPhone 12 models, letting the company cut down on production costs and
packaging. Instead, Apple may offer a 20W power adapter that can be purchased separately.
The USB-C to Lightning cable could get an upgrade, though, with rumors indicating Apple
plans to offer 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 does not ship with a power adapter. With the Apple Watch not
including a power adapter, it seems almost certain Apple will make the same change to the
iPhone 12 lineup.
This year's iPhone 12 models will not ship out in September as usual due to delays caused by
the global health crisis. Apple instead plans to introduce the iPhones in October, at an event
that's set to be held on October 13. Rumors have suggested we can expect a staggered release,
so while new iPhones are coming in October, some models will not be coming until
November.
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iPhone 12 Release Date

The iPhone 12 lineup will be announced at Apple's fall "Hi, Speed" event that is set to take
place on Tuesday, October 13 at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time. Pre-orders for some iPhone 12
models could begin that Friday on October 16, and the first iPhone 12 shipments and an
official launch could happen on October 23.
As Apple announced during its July earnings call, the 2020 iPhone 12 models are coming a
few weeks later than usual, marking the first time that Apple has introduced new iPhone
models in October.
In addition to a delayed October unveiling, there have been multiple rumors indicating that
the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro models will launch at different times due to production
problems and delays.
A comprehensive leak that covers all of the iPhone 12 features was published just ahead of
the October event, giving us more detail on when the new devices might launch. The 6.1-
inch iPhone 12 is expected to launch on October 23, as is the 6.1-inch iPhone 12 Pro. The
5.4-inch iPhone mini is expected to launch on November 13 with pre-orders to begin on
November 6, and the iPhone 12 Pro Max is expected to launch on November 20 with pre-
orders to begin on November 13.
Apple in June registered nine unreleased iPhone models in the Eurasian Economic
Commission database with the following model identifiers: A2176, A2172, A2341, A2342,
A2399, A2403, A2407, A2408, and the A2411. Apple is required to register encrypted
devices with the ECC ahead of release in order for them to be sold in Armenia, Belarus,
Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Russia.
Ahead of the launch of the new iPhone 12 models, production lines at the Foxconn factory
assembling the new devices are running "24 hours a day" with holidays canceled and
overtime mandatory.
Prospective Name
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. Apple continued on with the confusing
naming scheme in 2018 with the iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR, but things became clearer in
2019 with the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and 11 Pro Max.
Apple previously did a numerical increase and then an "S" year, but because the changes
expected in 2020 are so significant, it's unlikely that we're going to get an iPhone 11S or
similar, and much more likely that we're going to see an iPhone 12.
If the lower-end followup to the iPhone 11 is named the iPhone 12 (which is what we'll be
calling it), then we can expect the two higher-end devices that are coming in 2020 to be the
iPhone 12 Pro and the iPhone 12 Pro Max. Below are the names that Apple has used since the
iPhone first launched 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
There have been rumors circulating that Apple will call its smallest 5.4-inch iPhone the
"iPhone 12 mini," which would be the first time an "mini" iPhone with a "mini" naming
scheme has been released.
The "iPhone 12 mini" could be sold alongside the standard 6.1-inch iPhone 12, the 6.1-inch
iPhone 12 Pro, and the 6.7-inch iPhone 12 Pro Max.
The iPhone 12 mini name has also been referenced in alleged stickers that are said to be for
Silicone iPhone 12 cases from Apple. The stickers also feature the names "iPhone 12,"
"iPhone 12 Pro," and "iPhone 12 Pro Max."
Size Options
Apple is planning to offer four iPhones in three different sizes in 2020, with Apple
introducing new sizes for the first time in a few years.
Rumors indicate we'll see a 5.4-inch iPhone, a 6.7-inch iPhone, and two 6.1-inch iPhones. 5.4
inches is smaller than the current iPhone 11 Pro, while 6.7 inches is bigger than the current
iPhone 11 Pro Max. Rumors suggest the 5.4-inch device will be close to identical in size to
the iPhone 8.
One 6.1-inch model and the 6.7-inch model will be higher-end "Pro" iPhones, while the other
6.1-inch iPhone and the 5.4-inch iPhone will be lower-end models and successors to the
iPhone 11. The higher-end iPhones will feature newer camera systems with triple-lens setups,
while the lower-end iPhones will feature dual-lens camera setups.
Try the 5.4-Inch iPhone

We designed images that let iPhone owners who have a full-display iPhone visualize the size
of the upcoming 5.4-inch iPhone. The 5.4-inch iPhone will be the smallest iPhone that Apple
has released in recent years, and should satisfy those who are looking for a smaller form
factor.
To try it out, make sure to check out our article with the images that will let you preview the
design.
Design
The 2020 iPhones will feature an overhauled design with a metal frame that's similar to the
frame of the iPhone 4. Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says that the new iPhones will use a
more complex segmentation design, and new trenching and injection molding procedures.
iPhone 12 dummy models vs. existing iPhones

The overall design, though, will resemble the iPhone 4 or iPad Pro with a squared-edged
stainless steel or aluminum frame between two pieces of glass. Standard iPhone 12 models
will feature an aluminum frame while

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