Analysts propose Apple is about to introduce its latest generation of superphones with an event announced for October 13th (you can Livestream Apple's event from home - here's how to watch it). The currently the hottest rumors suggest we may see multiple versions of iPhone 12, with features like 5G, Lidar depth mapping and the latest A14 Bionic processor. (And here are some Features on our iPhone 12 wishlist that Apple should steal from Samsung.) But what will the phone look like? Let's dive into the rumor mill to find out.
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Multiple iPhone 12 sizes
First, the physical size of the phone. Mobile industry analysts propose that there will be four iterations of the phone, the smallest being the new 5.4-inch version iPhone 12 Mini. Then there are the two base models, the iPhone 12 and the 12 Pro, both of which are expected to be 6.1 inches tall, making them slightly larger than the current ones iPhone 11 Pro's 5.8 inch size.
Finally there is the big one, the iPhone 12 Pro Max. With a rumored screen size of 6.7 inches, you need a fairly large bag to comfortably accommodate this beast.
Physical design, cameras and notch
Various rumors point to an update to the outer metal edge of the iPhone 12, which will feature a flat, beveled metal design, similar to the edge of the recent iPad Pro. The above model from PhoneArena shows the possible looks and it's one that I'm very keen on. The model also shows a potential fourth lens in the phone's rear camera array - that would be a lidar sensor that provides more accurate depth information for enhanced augmented reality capabilities.
The flat design would help Apple keep the phone's physical size down, shrinking those frames, and letting the screen fill more of the body. It is also rumored that the notch on the front of the screen that houses the selfie camera is being reduced in size, although it is unlikely to go away entirely on this generation of phones.
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It would be nice to see one Touch the ID button just like it comes from Apple on the new iPad Air It was revealed in September (which is especially useful in the age of wearing coronavirus masks), but we're not holding our breath.
What we almost certainly won't see - and there haven't been any leaks to the contrary - is a foldable phone from Apple in 2020. Whether the company will ever launch a foldable device remains to be seen, but for now it appears to be its content To see how popular the Samsung, Motorola and Huawei leaflets are before you make your own.
New blue color
It is rumored that Apple is preparing a new dark blue color for the new generation iPhone 12, possibly replacing the green model that was launched with the iPhone 11. It's on trend - it's Pantone's Color of the Year 2020 - and I think it looks pretty smart in the EverythingApplePro model shown above.
