The new iPhone 2020 generation will be equipped with 5G technology for the first time - that now seems as certain as Apple's WWDC this year. But there could be a deviation.
The investment firm Susquehanna has commented on the iPhone 5G in a report published by CNBC. In it, the analysts predict a slight deviation. According to the report, the 5G iPhone with "mmWave" could be released later than previously thought. According to previous rumors, Apple plans to equip all new iPhones with 5G. While the entry-level model could receive the slower 5G chip (sub-6 GHz), the flagships are expected to come with mmWave support. As a reminder, sub-6 GHz is slower than mmWave 5G technology, but it has a longer range. This means that Susquehanna still believes that all models will be unveiled in September 2020, but points out that Apple could debut the "mmWave" devices later. In this case, December 2020 or January 2021 would be possible – supply bottlenecks should definitely be taken into account.
Will Apple choose the 2017 schedule?
The investment firm also cited a specific reason for the postponement. Apple reportedly plans to develop the necessary "AiP" – the antenna-in-package module – in-house instead of sourcing it from third parties. Work on the component could therefore lead to a delay in the market launch. If Susquehanna is indeed correct, the approach wouldn't be all that new. A similar move occurred in 2017. Back then, Apple introduced the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and the iPhone X. While the iPhone 8 and its big brother debuted shortly after the presentation, the iPhone X followed a few weeks later. Whether this assessment will ultimately prove to be true remains to be seen. Future reports on the topic should therefore be followed all the more closely. (Photo by blackboard / Bigstockphoto)
