Promise the biggest update in years. Here’s what we know so far.
We’re very close to finally getting to see the new And these phones promise to feature some of the biggest changes to the iPhone lineup in a long time.
will reportedly drop the existing design for an all-new look, as well as add 5G connectivity across the range, Apple’s highly-anticipated processor and, for the Pro set specifically, LiDAR cameras. The 120Hz displays for the Pro models are in limbo based on leaks.IPHONE 12: WHAT TO EXPECT
launch date: Sept. 8, Sept. 22 or Oct. 13/14
While we probably won’t get our hands on the phones in September like we typically do with new iPhone releases, rumors and leaks have painted a pretty full picture of what to expect from Apple’s upcoming handsets, including their release dates, prices and specs.
All four are expected to tout a design the hearkens back to the iPhone 5’s flat machined edges, along with a possibly slimmer notch. And plenty of other changes are in store, from the processor powering the phone to the cameras you’ll use to snap photos.
iPhone 12
iPhone 12 Max
iPhone 12 Pro
iPhone 12 Pro Max
Price
$699
$799
$1049
$1149
Display
5.4-inch Super Retina OLED (BOE)
6.1-inch Super Retina OLED (BOE)
6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED (Samsung)
6.7-inch Super Retina XDR OLED (Samsung)
Processor
A14 Bionic
A14 Bionic
A14 Bionic
A14 Bionic
RAM
4GB
4GB
6GB
6GB
Storage
64GB, 128GB, 256GB
64GB, 128GB, 256GB
128GB, 256GB, 512GB
128GB, 256GB, 512GB
Cameras
Dual rear cameras
Dual rear cameras
Triple rear cameras + LiDAR
Triple rear cameras + LiDAR
5G
Sub-6GHz
Sub-6GHz
Sub-6GHz, mmWave
Sub-6GHz, mmWave
Battery
2,227 mAh
2,775 mAh
2,775 mAh
3,687 mAh
Body
Aluminum
Aluminum
Stainless steel
Stainless steel
release date
price
A render of the 5.4-inch
The price seems to be a moving target. The most recent leak from on Twitter says that the 5.4-inch will start at $699 for 64GB. The 6.1-inch have a $799 price for the same amount of storage.
Look for the entry-level to feature a 5.4-inch OLED panel with rumored resolution of 2340×1080. Young expects the display to feature Y-OCTA technology, which means that the touch sensor is integrated directly into the display.
In terms of other hardware, the is expected to feature an A14 processor, 4GB of RAM and a choice between 128GB and 256GB of storage. Like the iPhone 11, this model will rely on dual rear cameras, losing the telephoto in the Pro variants.
This 6.1-inch iPhone will feature the same hardware as the standard A14 processor, 4GB of RAM, 128GB or 256GB of storage and dual rear cameras. The biggest difference will be the screen and battery size, both of which will see increases. will have a larger flexible 6.1-inch OLED panel with 2532×1170 resolution.
The 6.1-inch flexible OLED on this model could be the first phone to feature 10-bit color support, according to Young. It will feature a 2532×1170 resolution along with Y-OCTA technology.
Expect 6GB of RAM in this A14-powered model with storage options ranging from 128GB to 512GB. The Pro series is rumored to feature three rear lenses, highlighted by a 64MP main sensor, plus a LiDAR time-of-flight sensor that will improve performance of iPhone AR apps.
Expect the same RAM, storage and camera features as the only with a bigger 6.7-inch OLED panel. Resolution could be 2778×1824, and a 120Hz refresh rate is a possibility here, too.
A better look at how the different sizes compare comes in a YouTube video by iupdate that shows relatively high-quality dummy units in three different sizes, and compares how they fit in people’s hands.