Here’s Everything We Know About the iPhone 12 So Far

While the iPhone 11 is just over three months old, there are already rumors emerging among developers, analysts, and factory owners that point to what might be in the future of the iPhone in 2020. Frequently, it's a mole with insight in the company; other times, it's an individual looking to gain quick notoriety for insight into the billion-dollar industry. So take this post with a whole shaker of salt. Continue reading to learn everything we know about the iPhone 12 (so far).

Five New iPhone Models

Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who’s well-known among Apple speculation fans, recently revealed several potential changes and additions to upcoming iPhone models. First off, Kuo predicts that we will receive five different models. First, there will be 5.4- and 6.1-inch models, each with a dual-lens camera. Then there will be 6.1- and 6.7-inch models with triple-lens cameras and time of flight sensors as well as a 4.7-inch model, which some consider to be a successor to the iPhone SE. This is the highest total amount so far, with most prior analysts predicting either three or four total models, likely being framed in a similar format as last year, i.e., the 11, 11 Pro, and 11 Pro Max models.

Larger Batteries

Some reports from Korean publication The Elec points to the iPhone 12 receiving larger battery circuitry, implying that there could be a larger battery overall within the device upon release. Specifically, the Korean company ITM Semiconductor will supply the battery protection circuit required for the device, specifically Protection Module Packages circuits. This leads some to suspect that this will make room in the device for a larger battery, which would, by extension, lead to additional battery strength.

ProMotion Display Tech

In 2017, Apple introduced ‘ProMotion,’ a special LCD with a refresh rate of up to 120Hz that scales and adapts according to what is on the screen. For years, you had to have an iPad Pro to get access to this function. But certain leaksters surmise that 2020 iPhone models may have this function added and adapted for use in Apple's upcoming smartphones. ProMotion would allow users to go above and beyond the standard 60 Hz that most iPhones operate under for an unbelievably smooth visual experience.

OLED Screens, Except for One

All but the 4.7 inch model mentioned will rely on organic light-emitting diodes, or OLEDs; a commonly used technology in recent television screens. Said screens are expected to be provided by Samsung. Samsung provided the screens previously for the iPhone 11, although analysts anticipate these screens to be thinner than past models.

Infrared Cameras (Maybe)

The most recent development to note in iPhone improvements would be the company’s acquisition of Spectral Edge. SE is a UK startup known for its progress in photographic technology, most notably by adding software that improves the capabilities of standard pictures by using infrared tech to adjust the clarity of the imagery. While such technology would still take time to implement into the iPhone, there have not been any reports yet about the iPhone incorporating infrared technology into upcoming devices in the next two years.

Sensor-shift Stabilization Tech

Select sources have stated to Digitimes that Apple is reportedly going to insert sensor-shift stabilization into the iPhone 12’s camera. Currently, iPhones use a gyroscope to keep images stable and clear but are limited significantly by the motion sensitivity of the object in question. So a sensor-shift stabilization, if installed in the specific sensor of the camera phone, would minimize photo shake, allowing for individuals to take pictures on the fly.

Additional VCSEL Components

Are we about to see a significant upgrade to the iPhone’s camera capabilities? Recent reports may suggest so. Some people believe Apple has contacted other suppliers to provide VCSEL components for their rear camera systems. For those not up on their technical babble, VCSEL stands for Vertical-Cavity Surface-Emitting Laser, a semiconducting tool that many devices use for things like Face ID and augmented reality to capture the full extent of a room. Such a device would allow for stronger AR implementation.

No Notch?

Some iPhone informants have posted images on Twitter that reveal the removal of the ‘notch’ at the top of the screen. This would imply that Face ID and TrueDepth camera system would be housed in the top bezel of the device. This would be a significant redesign on Apple’s part, although it appears only to be a prototype design, meaning that we might never see this design come to life.

5G Support

With the major networks all upgrading to 5G, it only makes sense that Apple would follow suit with a total system upgrade for the iPhone as well. The higher-end iPhones will have dual-support for 6GHz-level 5G and the higher bandwidth mmWave. Even the lower-end models will come with basic 5G support, a statement further corroborated by JP Morgan in a recent report.