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The time has finally come. After countless rumors and leaks, Apple has now officially introduced the iPhone 12 series. A brand new design, significantly more performance, a better camera and more - these are the new iPhone 12 models.
As expected, Apple unveiled the new iPhone generation at its "Hi, Speed" event. The iPhone 12 will be available in four versions, with two models being the Pro variants. They all have several things in common – one of which is the brand-new design. Apple's new smartphone series now features an iPad Pro-like design. While the iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12 will feature aluminum frames, the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max devices, as expected, feature stainless steel components. According to Apple, all four devices feature a new, more robust display with OLED technology – called "Super Retina XDR." The company has not only improved the display's appearance but also strengthened the glass it is made of. The company explains Company:
We call it Ceramic Shield. It goes beyond glass by adding a new high-temperature crystallization step that grows nano-ceramic crystals within the glass matrix to dramatically improve toughness.
In addition, all models support the new 5G standard. The heart of the new smartphone generation from Cupertino is the brand new A14 Bionic processor.
iPhone 12: The differences
The four new devices differ in a few key ways. While the iPhone 12 mini measures 5.4 inches, the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro have a 6.1-inch display. The iPhone 12 Pro Max takes on the role of the flagship with its 6.7 inches. The two cheaper devices also have a dual camera, while the Pro versions offer a triple camera with LiDAR scanner. Specifically, the iPhone 12 Pro has the following camera specifications: LiDAR + wide angle with 7P lens, f/1.6, 52 mm focal length telephoto, 4x optical zoom. The iPhone 12 Pro Max offers a similar device, with the difference that the device has a 5x optical zoom up its sleeve.
iPhone 12: Color, storage, prices and shipping
The cheaper Apple smartphones are available with 64, 128 and 256 GB, while the two Pro versions come with 128, 256 and 512 GB of storage. In the color selection area, users can choose between black, white, red, blue and green if they want to buy the iPhone 12 mini or iPhone 12. The Pro devices are available in gold, silver, graphite and blue. Below you will find a list of starting prices and an overview of availability.
5.4-inch iPhone 12 Mini
- Price: starting at $699
- Camera: Dual camera (f/1.6)
- Storage: 64 GB/128 GB/256 GB
- Colors: Black, White, Red, Blue, Green
- Pre-orders from: November 6th
- Sales start: November 13th
6.1-inch iPhone 12
- Price: starting at $799
- Camera: Dual camera (f/1.6)
- Storage: 64 GB/128 GB/256 GB
- Colors: Black, White, Red, Blue, Green
- Pre-orders from: October 16th
- Sales start: October 23rd
6.1-inch iPhone 12 Pro
- Price: starting at $999
- Camera: Triple lens (LiDAR + wide angle with 7P lens, f/1.6, 52 mm focal length telephoto, 4x optical zoom)
- Storage: 128GB/256GB/512GB
- Colors: Gold, Silver, Graphite, Pacific Blue
- Pre-orders from: October 16th
- Sales start: October 23rd
6.7-inch iPhone 12 Pro Max
- Price: $1,099
- Camera: Triple lens (LiDAR + wide angle with 7P lens, f/1.6, 52 mm focal length telephoto, 5x optical zoom)
- Storage: 128GB/256GB/512GB
- Colors: Gold, Silver, Graphite, Pacific Blue
- Pre-orders from: November 6th
- Sales start: November 13th
Incidentally, Apple will only ship the new iPhone generation with a charging cable. This means that anyone who needs a charging adapter and wants the EarPods will have to purchase them separately. Have you seen it yet? Amazon Prime Day 2020 (13 & 14 October) has started. You can find interesting offers in various categories in our storefront and in the corresponding Amazon section – have fun browsing. (Image: Apple)
