The last time we had a model and price range this broad was 2018 when Apple introduced a very confusing array of models[1]. That year, the iPhone lineup started at $449 and topped out at $1,449. This year, with phones that have some substantially improved features, the price spread is the same, but the low end[2] and top end are each fifty bucks lower, ranging from $399 to $1,399.
Lest you think Apple has gotten altruistic this year, keep in mind that as of 2020, the company no longer ships a power adapter nor headphones in the box. Without a doubt, they'll likely make up the missing $50 on accessories, specially their new MagSafe charger[3] for the iPhone 12 series.
Let's kick off our chooser by looking at pricing for each model variation now on offer.
2020 iPhone pricing, compared
| 64GB | 128GB | 256GB | 512GB | Chip | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iPhone 12 Pro Max | $1,099 | $1,199 | $1,399 | A14 Bionic | |
| iPhone 12 Pro | $999 | $1,099 | $1,299 | A14 Bionic |
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| iPhone 12 | $799 |
$849 | $949 |
A14 Bionic |
|
| iPhone 12 mini | $699 |
$749 |
$849 |
A14 Bionic |
|
| iPhone 11 | $599 | $649 | $749 |
A13 Bionic | |
| iPhone XR | $499 | $549 | A12 Bionic | ||
| iPhone SE | $399 | $449 | $549 | A13 Bionic |
Missing Touch ID
This year, the only phone Apple sells with Touch ID is the