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iPhone 12 official details and specs are leaked online

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The most expected smartphone from Apple, which is the iPhone 12 is planned to be released Q4 of 2020. However, this year due to global pandemic COVID-19, we can expect the launch to be delayed for a few months. But as always, we are receiving a lot of leak news on the upcoming iPhone 12 series. However, this time, we have more clarity on the iPhone 12 series.

This information is confirmed by Display Supply Chain Consultants (DSCC). Before this, we know that Apple will be unveiling three new iPhones. But as per DSCC report published today shows that Apple is planning to launch 4 new models of iPhone 12. Can you guess what’s the name of the fourth model?

iPhone 12 Pro Max: A larger screen from Samsung Display

For the iPhone 12 Pro Max wise, previously we know that Apple will be unveiling a larger screen iPhone. The latest news we have is the iPhone 12 Pro Max will be featuring a 6.68-inch flexible OLED display. This display will be supplied by Samsung Display. It will have a screen resolution of 2778 x 1284 pixels.

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For the camera wise, as we predicted it will have an array of three cameras. From the report, it looks like iPhone 12 Pro Max will have a 64MP main camera. The other details for the rest of the cameras do not reveal yet. Besides that, as shown in the EverythingApplePro video, the iPhone 12 Pro Max comes with the LiDAR scanner. At this moment, only the 2020 iPad Pro uses the LiDAR scanner. The LiDAR scanner is mainly used for augmented reality purpose. Over at the front, it comes with the 12MP front-facing camera.

Under the hood, the iPhone 12 Pro Max runs with the new Apple A14 Bionic chip. It also rumoured that it will be equipped with a 6GB of RAM. You can also expect the iPhone 12 series to use the Sub 6GHz, mmWave 5G technology. For the internal storage, the report shows that the iPhone 12 Pro comes in three storage options which are 128GB, 256GB and 512GB.

iPhone 12 Pro: An iPhone with 120Hz display

Talking about the iPhone 12 Pro, it features a 6.1-inch OLED display which is being supplied by Samsung Display too. It will have a screen resolution of 2532 x 1170 pixels. Our previous rumour shows that Apple indeed will be supporting 120Hz display. However, it is reported that Apple will not be supporting its LTPO technology.

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Similar to the iPhone 12 Pro Max, it will be using the latest Apple A14 Bionic chip. For the storage wise, you can expect the iPhone 12 Pro also to come with 128GB, 256GB and 512GB storage options. This mode of the iPhone 12 Pro also will have a triple camera setup with the LiDAR scanner. The only difference between the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max is the panel size. The rest are similar to the iPhone 12 Pro Max.

iPhone 12: The smallest iPhone

Obviously, iPhone 12 is the base model in the iPhone 12 series smartphone. The iPhone 12 will be replacing the current iPhone 11. According to DSCC, the iPhone 12 will be featuring a 5.4-inch OLED display. Again Samsung Display will be supplying this OLED display. It is rumoured that it will have a screen resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels.

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At the camera department, you can expect it to have a dual camera setup similar to the current iPhone 11. However, it will be having the 64MP image sensor as the main camera. Over the front, Apple still continues with the 12MP front selfie camera.

Powering the iPhone 12 is the latest Apple’s A14 Bionic chip. Instead of having a 6GB RAM, the iPhone 12 will have 4GB of RAM only. The iPhone 12 will come in only two storage options which are 128GB and 256GB only. Nevertheless, iPhone 12 is still one of the most powerful smartphones you can purchase for a cheaper price.

iPhone 12 Max: The unexpected iPhone

The unexpected iPhone 12 is going to be the iPhone 12 Max. According to Phone Arena, there are chances of the iPhone 12 Max to replace the iPhone 11. But looking at the specs, we feel that iPhone 12 Max has slightly better specs than the iPhone 12. For that reason, we are saying iPhone 12 is the replacement for the iPhone 11. It will be featuring a 6.1-inch OLED display which is rumoured to be supplied by BOE and LG Display. The iPhone 12 Max comes with the screen resolution of 2532 x 1170 pixels. This is similar to the iPhone 12 pro screen resolution.

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For the camera wise, it will have an array of two cameras similar to the iPhone 12. Both the back cameras and front cameras will have a 64MP main camera and 12MP front selfie camera respectively.

Under the hood, Apple still continues the same chipset, RAM and storage options. The main difference between the iPhone 12 is the screen resolution and the panel supplier. Rest is still similar to the iPhone 12. At the same, time when we compared with the iPhone 12 Pro, we can say both the iPhone 12 Max and iPhone 12 Pro comes with similar panel size and screen resolution.

iPhone 12 series smartphone price

For the pricing wise, Apple is planning to keep the price of the iPhone 12 at $649. Comparing it to the current iPhone 11, the iPhone 12 is slightly cheaper than expected. The iPhone 12 Max price will be starting from $749. From the table below, we can say that both the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Max is the affordable iPhone 12 series smartphones.

When it comes to high-end iPhones, surely you can expect the price to be much expensive as we expect. The iPhone 12 Pro price will be starting from $999. Whereas for the iPhone 12 Pro Max, Apple might be deciding to increase the price to $1099. That’s $100 increased compared to the iPhone 12 Pro.

In conclusion, the iPhone 12 series is planned to be released around September 2020. However, due to the global pandemic COVID-19, Apple might be delaying the launch of the iPhone 12 series smartphone up until October 2020. According to DSCC, the panel production for the iPhone 12 series will be starting at the end of July 2020. Usually, these panels productions should begin on June. Do note that, these above details which we mentioned from the beginning of this post is not 100% confirmed news. There could be changes on the actual iPhone 12 series smartphones. We will be keeping you guys posted on the latest rumours regarding the iPhone 12 series smartphones. Stay tuned for more updates from us.

Raaj Lokanathan
Raaj Lokanathan
A software engineer as a profession. A tech blogger as a passion.

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