iPhone 12 leak just revealed a big 5G surprise

iPhone 12 leak merely revealed a big 5G surprise

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Despite rumors to the contrary, all four models of the iPhone 12 volition support both the sub-6GHz and mmWave 5G networks.

Sources familiar with Apple tree'due south iPhone plans told DigiTimes (via Wccftech and MacRumors) that the quartet of iPhone 12 handsets will come with comprehensive 5G back up, but come 2021 the iPhone 13 will settle on single-band 5G support. It was previously rumored that the standard iPhone 12 and iPhones 12 Max would only have sub-6GHz 5G connectivity while the Pro models would have dual-band network support.

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This might seem like an odd move, but it would suggest Apple tree will have the scope to configure its future iPhones to support the 5G networks most prominent in the nations they are beingness sold in. For case, mmWave 5G is more advanced in its curl out in the U.S. than it is in the U.K., where sub-6GHz 5G is more prevalent.

Most users won't find the bear upon of this decision, but it does hateful the iPhone xiii won't take the same versatility as the iPhone 12 as a upshot. However, information technology will probable hateful information technology's cheaper because it won't demand the dual-band modem, and could help increase Apple's share of the 5G phone market place by shifting plenty of handsets.

The iPhone 13 is still over a twelvemonth abroad from launch, and therefore still a mostly unknown entity. However, 1 notable rumor said the iPhone 13 is going to be Apple's first without whatsoever ports for charging or data transfer, with the phone relying completely on wireless methods.

iPhone 12 5G

Back to the iPhone 12, the reason Apple tree will exist able to utilize both 5G versions is through the installation of Snapdragon X60 modems. These Qualcomm-made modem chips back up both mmWave and sub-6GHz, and will therefore requite the iPhone 12 versatile 5G compatibility.

Apple tree is apparently making this decision in guild to give its 5G devices the best commencement possible against Android competitors, which in some cases accept been shipping 5G compatible devices for over 12 months. While it'south unlikely that users will meet the demand to take sub-6GHz and mmWave support in the same phone, it may do good a pocket-size number of frequent travellers who will appreciate having the fastest possible mobile internet in all countries with any kind of 5G network nowadays.

The iPhone 12 is thought to be arriving in September, with handsets potentially shipping in October. Bated from 5G, the 4-phone range will also be introducing OLED displays on all models and the A14 Bionic chipset.

The iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max may as well go 120Hz ProMotion refresh charge per unit, although this is manifestly still uncertain. As is the rumor that has claimed the iPhone 12 Pro Max will exist the only model of the upcoming iPhones to have a LiDAR depth sensor on its rear camera array. We'll have to expect a little longer before nosotros find out which rumors bear fruit.

Richard is a Tom's Guide staff writer based in London, covering news, reviews and how-tos for phones, gaming, audio and whatever else people need communication on. Post-obit on from his MA in Mag Journalism at the Academy of Sheffield, he's also written for WIRED U.M., The Register and Creative Bloq. When non at piece of work, he's likely thinking about how to brew the perfect cup of specialty coffee.