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The iPhone 12 will be officially unveiled on October 13th. Find out how to do it Watch Apple's event livewhere we expect not only the latest line of iPhones, but maybe the AirPods Studio and other Apple products we've been waiting for. If rumors are true and we see a new 6.7 inch screen size, A14 and Bionic processor 5GPrices could skyrocket - but some sources say prices could actually fall. (Either way, right now it probably is the worst time to buy a new iPhoneLet's check out the most believable rumors to find out more.
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Multiple iPhone models at different prices
One of the biggest rumors surrounding the launch is that the phone will come in multiple sizes. There will be the smallest, supposedly the one iPhone 12 Mini at 5.4 inches; possibly two base models at 6.1 inches (iPhone 12 and 12 Pro); and the largest iPhone 12 Pro Max with 6.7 inches. This allows Apple to offer a range of prices that include different specs depending on your budget.
The iPhone Mini would be the cheapest model. One analyst claims it could be available for just $ 649 with 64GB of storage, which undercuts the current 64GB base iPhone 11 Offering a cheaper entry-level model would be a smart move, as the global spread of COVID-19 has caused wallets to tighten and rivals like Google, OnePlus and Samsung to offer great phones at cheaper prices.
However, a recent leak rates the four models slightly differently, bringing the iPhone 12 Mini to $ 699, just like the iPhone 11's starting price.
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Rumor has it that the standard iPhone 12 will cost between $ 699 and $ 799, which is the current price of $ 699 for the base iPhone 11, while the 12 Pro will likely cost somewhere around the $ 999 mark would.
The iPhone 12 Pro Max, with its rumored 6.7-inch display, the largest of the lineup, would likely cost in the same region as the current 64GB 11 per max$ 1,099, although an increase to $ 1,199 might not be ruled out. It's also worth noting that some rumors have suggested that the 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max will have a higher base memory of 128GB than the 64GB on the 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max, which can affect pricing.
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It is widely expected that Apple will keep the pricing structure as before. The iPhone 12 Mini offers a cheaper entry point into the series. While adding 5G connectivity (as expected) will likely add cost, rumor has it that the phones will be sold in the box with no headphones or charging plugs, which may bring the cost down again - not to mention the reduction in plastic waste there Many people already have drawers full of USB chargers and included headphones.