Analysts predict the upcoming prices and packages of the new smartphone of the world's most valuable company, Apple, with its next-in-line flagship, the iPhone 12 series, with its four new variants. Apple may go as far as removing the accessories for customers to save on cost due to the Novel coronavirus' effect on the market.
The year 2020 is approaching the last part of its third-quarter and nearing the end of the year, yet Apple remains silent and unclear whether a new iPhone will drop. Analysts took it to their hands to know the new iPhone 12 series' prices and packages to give people expectations and preparations.
Apple tends to be full of surprises with its new releases with the public eager to know the details on the world-famous iPhone. 9 to 5 Mac reports that certain analysts project the base iPhone model to sell the same as their last iPhone 11 at $699. Another big surprise is the loss of the wired earphones, EarPods, and the 20W power adaptor that came standard with the iPhone 11.
However, price increases will be seen as variants and storage capacity change compared to iPhone 11's series. These prices may vary upon its official release. Analysts suggest that these new iPhones will have a hard time in pricing due to the change in its components, such as the inclusion of 5G. A report previously says that Apple is charged $75 to $125 for each iPhone fitted with the latest 5G-capable chip.
Trend Force states that global Apple sales are steady because of its latest release of the budget and compact smartphone iPhone SE and the existing iPhone 11 series. Apple also ranked third in the top six Global Smartphone Brands of 2020.
Take a look at iPhone 12's Variants, Specsheet and Predicted Prices Below:
iPhone 12
5.5" Flexible AMOLED
RAM: LPDDR4x 4GB
Rear Camera: 12MP + 12MP; Front Camera: 12MP
Chipset: A14 Bionic Chip
Price: $699 - $749
iPhone 12 Max
6.1" Flexible AMOLED
RAM: LPDDR4x 4GB
Rear Camera: 12MP + 12MP; Front Camera: 12MP
Chipset: A14 Bionic Chip
Price: $799 - $849
iPhone 12 Pro
6.1" Flexible AMOLED
RAM: LPDDR4x 4GB
Rear Camera: 12MP + 12MP + 12MP; Front Camera: 12MP
Chipset: A14 Bionic Chip
Price: $1,049 - $1,099
iPhone 12 Pro Max
6.7" Flexible AMOLED
RAM: LPDDR4x 4GB
Rear Camera: 12MP + 12MP + 12MP; Front Camera: 12MP
Chipset: A14 Bionic Chip
Price: $1,149 - $1,199
Good-Bye Apple iPhone 12 Accessories
Apple
The rise in cost because of the inclusion of the 5G network chip capability gives Apple a dilemma in choosing between offering the iPhone 12 at a higher price or removing its accessories. Analysts and rumors predict that its the latter, bidding good-bye to Apple's wired earphones, EarPods, and the 20W power adaptor in its package.
Apple will sell both accessories separately, but of course, customers should expect an expensive inclusion or add-on brought on by the removal. EarPods with Lightning connector currently costs $29 while the 18W Power Adapter that came with the iPhone 11 costs $29.
