The iPhone 12 lineup is here. Well, almost here, but it's finally official. After months of rumors and speculation about what Apple would and wouldn't include in its latest iPhones models, the company announced four iPhone 12 models on Tuesday.
There's the iPhone 12 Mini, iPhone 12[1], iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max[2]. All four have a new design that looks more like the iPad Pro than the more recently announced iPad Air, 5G connectivity[3], OLED displays and improved cameras.
Also: No charger with the iPhone 12? Here's the one to buy[4]
This year's announcement is about a month later than Apple's typical Sept. launch cycle for iPhones, but this year's crop was delayed due to the pandemic[5] Apple still held its annual September event[6] where the company announced new Apple Watch and iPad models, but no iPhone.
In fact, Apple isn't launching all four iPhone 12 models at the same time. Only the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro will be available to preorder on Friday, Oct. 16, with deliveries a week later on Oct. 23.The iPhone 12 Mini and iPhone 12 Pro Max will go on sale Nov. 6, and start shipping on Nov. 13.
Below is everything you need to know about Apple's iPhone 12 models.
How many models are they and what will they be called?
- Four total models
- All of them have iPhone 12 in the name
This is the first time Apple has announced four new iPhone models at one event. This year, Apple will begin to sell the iPhone 12 Mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max. The four models span across several different price points[7] and