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Apple’s 2020 iPhone line up
We're getting close to the launch of the 2020 iPhones, which are expected to be announced on October 13, 2020, but there are already dozens of rumors about the upcoming devices. We're expecting the 2020 iPhones to be called the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro if Apple follows the same naming scheme it used for the 2019 iPhone lineup.
The 2020 iPhones will feature major updates, introducing some of the first design changes that we've seen since the iPhone X was released in 2017. We're expecting four iPhones in three display sizes which could come in at 5.4, 6.7, and 6.1 inches (x2).
There were rumors indicating Apple will use a new TrueDepth camera system that cuts down on the size of the notch on the front, but leaks are mixed on this subject and it appears there will be a smaller notch on the 5.4-inch model while the other models will have a notch that's the same size. There are also rumors of a 3D triple-lens rear camera system that uses a laser to calculate depth information for objects in the room, improving both photography and AR capabilities. This is likely to be similar to the LiDAR Scanner in the 2020 iPad Pro, and it appears it will be limited to the higher-end 6.7-inch iPhone model.
2020 will be the first year that Apple introduces 5G support in the iPhone, allowing the new devices to connect to 5G networks that are much faster than 4G LTE networks. According to rumors, all of the iPhones in the iPhone 12 lineup will feature 5G connectivity, though it's not yet clear if all iPhone 12 models will have super fast mmWave support, and reports suggest mmWave speeds could be limited to the Pro models in certain countries.
The iPhone 12 models coming in 2020 will use an Apple-designed 5-nanometer A14 chip manufactured by TSMC. The A14 chip is expected to bring both speed and efficiency improvements that could bring small gains in battery life to compensate for 5G, which uses additional battery.
Rumors have suggested that Apple has no plans to include a power adapter or EarPods in the box with the iPhone 12 models, letting the company cut down on production costs and packaging. Instead, Apple may offer a 20W power adapter that can be purchased separately. The USB-C to Lightning cable could get an upgrade, though, with rumors indicating Apple plans to offer a new braided cable design.
iPhone 12 Release Date
As Apple announced during its July earnings call, the 2020 iPhone 12 models are coming a few weeks later than usual, marking the first time that Apple has introduced new iPhone models in October.
In addition to a delayed October unveiling, there have been rumors indicating that the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro models will launch at different times. Bloomberg believes Apple will stagger the iPhone launches in 2020, with the more affordable 5.4 and 6.1-inch devices set to ship out ahead of the more expensive Pro devices. Bloombergbelieves that some of the new iPhone models could be released later than the iPhone X in 2017 when it launched November 3, which indicates a November timeline for some of the devices.
DigiTimes has suggested the two 6.1-inch iPhone 12 models could come out first in October, with the 6.7 and 5.4-inch models to follow. One 6.1-inch iPhone and the 5.4-inch iPhone are expected to be more affordable devices, while 6.7-inch iPhone and the other 6.1-inch iPhone will be "Pro" devices.
Apple in June registered nine unreleased iPhone models in the Eurasian Economic Commission database with the following model identifiers: A2176, A2172, A2341, A2342, A2399, A2403, A2407, A2408, and the A2411. Apple is required to register encrypted devices with the ECC ahead of release in order for them to be sold in Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Russia.
Prospective Name
Apple's iPhone naming plans have been confusing ever since the iPhone 8 debuted alongside the iPhone X in 2017, skipping the iPhone 9 entirely. Apple continued on with the confusing naming scheme in 2018 with the iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR, but things became clearer in 2019 with the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and 11 Pro Max.
Apple previously did a numerical increase and then an "S" year, but because the changes expected in 2020 are so significant, it's unlikely that we're going to get an iPhone 11S or similar, and much more likely that we're going to see an iPhone 12.
If the lower-end followup to the iPhone 11 is named the iPhone 12 (which is what we'll be calling it), then we can expect the two higher-end devices that are coming in 2020 to be the iPhone 12 Pro and the iPhone 12 Pro Max. Below are the names that Apple has used since the iPhone first launched in 2007:
2007 - iPhone
2008 - iPhone 3G
2009 - iPhone 3GS
2010 - iPhone 4 (new design)
2011 - iPhone 4s
2012 - iPhone 5 (new design)
2013 - iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c
2014 - iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus (new design)
2015 - iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus
2016 - iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus
2017 - iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone X (new design)
2018 - iPhone XR, iPhone XS, and iPhone XS Max
2019 - iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max
Size Options
Rumors suggest Apple will offer four iPhones in three different sizes, with Apple introducing new sizes for the first time in a few years.
So far, rumors indicate we'll see a 5.4-inch iPhone, a 6.7-inch iPhone, and two 6.1-inch iPhones. 5.4 inches is smaller than the current iPhone 11 Pro, while 6.7 inches is bigger than the current iPhone 11 Pro Max. Rumors suggest the 5.4-inch device will be close to identical in size to the iPhone 8.
One 6.1-inch model and the 6.7-inch model will be higher-end "Pro" iPhones, while the other 6.1-inch iPhone and the 5.4-inch iPhone will be lower-end models and successors to the iPhone 11. The higher-end iPhones will feature newer camera systems with triple-lens setups, while the lower-end iPhones will feature dual-lens camera setups.
Try the 5.4-Inch iPhone
We designed images that let iPhone owners who have a full-display iPhone visualize the size of the upcoming 5.4-inch iPhone. The 5.4-inch iPhone will be the smallest iPhone that Apple has released in recent years, and should satisfy those who are looking for a smaller form factor.
Design
The overall design, though, will resemble the iPhone 4 or iPad Pro with a squared-edged stainless steel frame between two pieces of glass. The new iPhone will feature a stainless steel frame, which will replace the current rounded stainless steel frame, and it will continue to use front and back glass for the body of the device.
According to Bloomberg, at least two of the high-end iPhones Apple plans to offer in 2020 will have the new design with flat, stainless steel edges instead of curved edges, reminiscent of the design of the iPad Pro.
Japanese site Mac Otakara believes the 6.7-inch iPhone will have a thickness of 7.4mm, which would be quite a bit thinner than the 8.1mm thick iPhone 11 Pro Max. It's also expected to be slightly taller than the 11 Pro Max. The 5.4-inch iPhone's height is expected to be somewhere between the height of the iPhone SE and the iPhone 8. The 5.4, 6.7, and at least one 6.1-inch iPhone are expected to have different numbers of microphone holes along the bottom.
Along with the iPad Pro-style design and size tweaks, leaked schematics that allegedly reveal Apple's plans for the device also show several other minor design tweaks worth noting, as listed below:
- Slightly larger camera lenses
- Thicker antenna lines at the side for 5G
- SIM tray relocated to the left side of the device
- Smart Connector-like input on the right (which may actually be an antenna)
- One less speaker hole on right side of the speaker grille
- Slightly lower power button
There will be a Lightning port on the iPhone 12, with Apple continuing to use Lightning instead of swapping over to USB-C.
Schematics and Mockups
A rendering of the iPhone 12 Pro Max said to be based on leaked CAD designs was shared in April, and it lines up with many of the rumors that we've heard about the device so far. The new iPhone appears to take design cues from the iPad Pro, with a square-edged stainless steel frame between two pieces of glass and a larger 6.7-inch OLED display.
The render suggests the iPhone 12 Pro Max will be 7.4mm thick, quite a bit thinner than the 8.1mm thick iPhone 11 Pro Max. The camera bump is expected to be thicker, measuring in at 1.26mm, up from 1.21mm. The notch in the rendering is the same size as the existing notch.
It's not clear if these renderings are entirely accurate, but given that they match well with the current rumors that we've heard about the upcoming iPhones, this could indeed be what the 2020 iPhones will look like.Alleged iPhone 12 schematics that surfaced in April have suggested Apple will implement a smaller notch by integrating the front speaker for the device into the bezel. The updated hardware layout also features the ambient light and proximity sensors moved to a more central position within the TrueDepth camera system.3D printed iPhone 12 mockups based on leaked schematics and info from Apple's supply chain surfaced in June, providing a size comparison.These mockups may not be entirely accurate as the camera setups depicted don't feature the LiDAR 3D sensor that some of the iPhones are expected to include.They do depict a relocated SIM tray, which rumors have suggested will be moved to the left side under the volume buttons in order to make room for the 5G antenna module. on the right side.Images on Weibo said to be from the iPhone 12 depict a circular array of magnets in the body of the device. There are 36 individual magnets, which could be related to charging or mounting. There is speculation that it could be for alignment purposes should Apple release its own wireless charger at some point.
Display
Though Apple is expected to continue offering both higher-end (aka more expensive) iPhones and lower-end (more affordable) iPhones in 2020, all of the devices may come equipped with OLED displays this year, with Apple doing away with LCDs for its iPhone lineup.
Apple's use of OLED across the iPhone lineup will allow for "more flexible handset design." Apple is testing OLED displays from Chinese company BOE Display, which makes LCDs for Apple's iPads and MacBooks. Apple has been using Samsung OLED displays in recent OLED iPhones and is expected to continue doing so, with Samsung supplying up to 80 percent of displays used for iPhone 12 models.
Some of the new iPhones coming in 2020 are expected to adopt a Samsung technology called Y-OCTA, that allows touchscreen circuitry to be directly patterned on the OLED panel without the need for a separate layer, resulting in a thinner display and lower production costs, though it's not clear if this translates to a thinner body design.
Future iPhones could adopt the Apple Watch's low-power LTPO display technology. LTPO, or low-temperature polycrystalline oxide, has an Oxide TFT structure that uses up to 15 percent less power than LTPS, or low-temperature polysilicon, the backplane technology that Apple currently uses. It's not entirely clear if Apple will adopt this technology for the iPhone 12 or a future iPhone.
Some of the iPhones coming in 2020 are also rumored to include touch-integrated displays supplied by LG, with LG also planning to switch to LTPO backplane technology in the second half of 2020, perhaps supplying more power efficient displays for some 2020 iPhones if the displays are ready in time.
Apple supplier BOE reportedly failed to deliver the first shipment of OLED panels for Apple's iPhone 12 after the displays were unable to pass OLED quality control tests, and BOE's panels will not be used in the first 2020 iPhones. Apple will instead use displays from other suppliers such as LG Display.
Display Details
Display details expected for each iPhone have leaked, with details below:
5.4-inch iPhone 12 - OLED display from Samsung Display with Y-OCTA integrated touch. 2340 x 1080 resolution with 475 PPI.
6.1-inch iPhone 12 Max - OLED display from BOE/LG Display with a 2532 x 1170 resolution and 460 PPI.
6.1-inch iPhone 12 Pro - OLED display from Samsung, possibly with XDR. ProMotion possible, but not guaranteed based on power requirements and lack of LTPO. 2532 x 1170 resolution and 460 PPI.
6.7-inch iPhone 12 Pro Max - OLED display from Samsung with Y-OCTA support and possibly with XDR. ProMotion possible, but not guaranteed based on power requirements and lack of LTPO. 2778 x 1284 resolution at 458 PPI.
ProMotion Technology
Throughout the iPhone 12 rumor cycle, there have been endless mixed rumors on whether Apple will implement 120Hz "ProMotion" displays in the iPhone 12 lineup, but reliable Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who often accurately predicts Apple's plans, said in September that the iPhone 12 models will not support a 120Hz refresh rate due to battery life concerns.
Instead, ProMotion display technology is expected to be introduced in 2021 after iPhones are updated with lower-power LTPO display technology, which is also a rumor we heard earlier this year when doubt began to be cast on 120Hz displays in this year's lineup.
A ProMotion iPhone would work similarly to the ProMotion iPad Pro, which dynamically adjusts the display to the movement of the content on the screen for fluid scrolling, greater responsiveness, and smoother motion.
The iPad's display refresh rate changes based on what's being viewed to conserve battery life. If you're watching a movie or playing a game, for example, the refresh rate may be at 120Hz, but if you're reading a web page or looking at a photo, you don't need a 120Hz refresh rate, so the frame rate lowers automatically.
An improved refresh rate could bring more fluidity and realism to viewed content, significantly improving the OLED displays of the iPhone.
Screenshots said to be from a test model of the 6.7-inch iPhone 12 Pro Max suggested Apple could be testing a 120Hz display, but given it's also unclear if these screenshots are legitimate given the new rumors that ProMotion technology won't be included in new iPhone models.
A14 Chip
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Battery
The iPhones coming in 2020 could have some small gains in battery capacity as Apple suppliers are working on a custom battery protection module that's 50 percent smaller and thinner than the same component in previous iPhones. That could free up valuable space in the iPhone.
Certifications for three batteries that could be destined for Apple's iPhone 12 models suggest the iPhone 12 lineup could perhaps use batteries with lower capacities than the batteries in the iPhone 11 models.
The three capacities include 2,227 mAh (perhaps for the 5.4-inch iPhone), 2,775 mAh (for the 6.1-inch iPhone), and 3,687 mAh (for the 6.7-inch iPhone). A separate filing for a 2,815mAh battery suggests that the higher-end 6.1-inch iPhone could perhaps have a slightly larger battery. Comparatively, the iPhone 11 Pro has a 3,046 mAh battery, the 11 Pro Max has a 3,969 mAh battery, and the iPhone 11 has a 3,110 mAh battery.
It's not known if these battery capacities are accurate, but if they are, with processor improvements, battery life could be about the same as the prior-year models. 5G connectivity is a concern, however, so we'll need to wait to see how battery life in the iPhone 12 compares to iPhone 11 battery life.
Because the 5G components in the iPhone 12 models are so expensive, Apple is looking to save money when it comes to other components. Apple is moving to a battery board design that's simpler and smaller with fewer layers, which will be 40 to 50 percent cheaper than the equivalent part on the iPhone 11 series.
Power Adapter and EarPods
Upcoming iPhone 12 models are not expected to ship with EarPods or a power adapter in the box, according to TF International Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Barclays analysts, and other reports.
Apple appears to be planning to nix the accessories from the box in order to cut down on iPhone 12 production costs as adding 5G support has been expensive. The new Apple Watch Series 6 models introduced in September also do not ship with power adapters, which seemingly confirms the rumors, and code found in iOS 14.2 removes a mention of "supplied headphones," indicating there will be no EarPods made available.
Rear Cameras
Apple made major changes to the rear camera system in the 2019 iPhone lineup with the new triple-lens setup of the iPhone 11 Pro and Pro Max, and 2020 may bring even more camera improvements. Rumors suggest at least one of the new iPhone models coming in 2020 will feature a 3D camera, which sounds like the LiDAR Scanner feature that Apple added in the 2020 iPad Pro models.
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The LiDAR sensor and dual-lens camera in the 2020 iPad Pro
The LiDAR Scanner in the iPad Pro uses reflected light to measure the distance from the sensor to surrounding objects that are up to five meters away, which is equivalent to 16.4 feet. It works indoors and outdoors, and is essentially able to map the environment around you at the photon level at nano-second speeds.
Depth frameworks in iPadOS combine depth points measured by the LiDAR Scanner, data from cameras, and data from motion sensors to create a more detailed and complete understanding of a scene for improved augmented reality capabilities. The rumored 3D camera in the iPhone is likely to work similarly, if not identically.
Apple is said to be using VCSEL lasers from San Jose-based company Lumentum to provide the 3D depth sensor that is expected to be included in at least one of the iPhone models coming in 2020. Apple has used VCSELs or vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers since 2017 for the TrueDepth front-facing camera, but the VCSEL lasers set to be used for the time-of-flight camera are more advanced.
So far, rumors indicate the higher-end 6.7-inch iPhone coming in 2020 will use the new time-of-flight rear camera, so it is not likely to be available in the lower-end iPhones that are going to have a lower price tag. There's also a possibility that it could be limited to the higher-end 6.7-inch iPhone.
As with the 2019 iPhone lineup, the 2020 iPhones are expected to have different camera technology. UBS analysts believe Apple is working on high-end 6.7 and 6.1-inch iPhones with triple-lens cameras, while lower-end 5.4 and 6.1-inch iPhones could feature dual-lens cameras.
The higher-end iPhone 12 models could feature an improved telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, improved from the current 2x optical zoom. Apple may also be planning to improve Smart HDR for better low-light performance.
The high-end 6.7-inch iPhone in 2020 is rumored to be getting sensor-shift image stabilization technology, which could potentially bring image stabilization to the ultra wide-angle lens on those devices. Sensor-shift technology allows the optical image stabilization to be applied to the camera sensor, rather than the individual lenses.
LG, Sharp, and O-film will share orders for the iPhone 12 cameras. LG will produce camera modules for the higher-end iPhones, while Sharp and O-film will produce camera modules for the lower-end iPhones.
Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says Largan will provide "high-end" lens arrays for the rear cameras in the 2020 iPhones, with components shipping starting in July 2020.
Apple could include new camera modes on the higher-end iPhone 12 models, allowing them to shoot 4K video at 120 and 240 frames per second. The new camera modes are reportedly referenced in iOS 14
Future iPhone cameras could adopt circuit boards based on liquid crystal polymer (LCP), which would allow them to transmit higher-resolution images at higher speeds. Higher transmission speeds are necessary to allow for high-resolution images in live streaming and AR applications in the 5G era. This could be implemented with the launch of the iPhone 12.
TrueDepth Camera System
Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo and Bloomberg both believe that at least one new iPhone in 2020 will feature a smaller front camera lens for an improved screen to bezel ratio, ultimately resulting in a smaller notch at the front, but other iPhones will not have this feature.
Kuo in September said that the 5.4-inch iPhone will have a slightly smaller notch to accommodate display information in the top left and top right corners of the device, but the rest of the lineup will have a notch that's the same size as the notch in the current iPhone 11 lineup.
Barclays analysts believe the iPhone 12 will feature a "refreshed" TrueDepth camera system, though there are no details from Barclays on what might be improved.
Face ID in the iPhone 12 models may also feature a wider view angle to support unlocking at a wider range of angles.
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