Apple has launched iPhone 12, the first ever 5G Apple phone, and the successor of iPhone 11 and a smaller iPhone 12 mini.
Apple said the iPhone 12 has the most 5G bands in a single smartphone to best utilize the next-generation technology.
The iPhone 12’s design features an aluminum frame with smooth edges and a glass back, which makes it 11% thinner, 15% smaller, and 16% lighter than the iPhone 11, despite offering the same 6.1-inch size display.
Apple has also switched from an LCD screen to an OLED panel on the iPhone 12, offering a peak brightness of 1,200 nits, HDR10, and Dolby Vision support.
The iPhone 12 is powered by the A14 Bionic, the first smartphone chip to be built using a 5nm manufacturing process.
iPhone 12 Cameras
It feature 12MP main camera that promises 27% improvement in low-light performance, along with a 12MP ultra-wide secondary camera. There is a 12MP camera on the front with support for Face ID. All the cameras now have night mode and there is a new night mode time-lapse feature.
Three storage options are available – 64GB, 128GB, and 256GB – while there will also be five colors to choose from – black, white, red, blue, and green.
Highlight Specifications of iPhone 12
| Display | 6.1-inch 2,532 x 1,170 OLED |
| OS | iOS 14 |
| Processor | A14 Bionic |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB |
| Main Camera | 12MP + 12MP |
| Front Camera | 12MP |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, Lightning |
| Cellular | 5G |
| SIM | nano-SIM, eSIM |
| Biometrics | FaceID |
| Battery | Up to 17 hours video playback, 65 hours audio playback |
| Rating | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.4mm |
| Price | $799 / $849 / $949 |
Pre-orders for the iPhone 12 will begin on November 6th.