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Analyst: 5G “iPhone 12” won’t have a big price bump
Even though the phones are more expensive to make.
Apple is still pushing the iPhone 11 series through the holidays, but next year’s 5G models are getting all the buzz. A MacRumors story citing a note from TF International Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo revealed that Apple is offsetting pricey metal chassis and 5G components by reducing supply chain expenses.
What do we know? — Kuo predicts Apple won’t raise prices even though new 5G components will raise production costs between $30 and $100 depending on the model. Currently, the iPhone 11 retails for $699 while the iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max start at $999 and $1,099, respectively. Kuo also believes Apple will start selling lower-end iPhones in the spring and higher-end models in the fall.
In terms of design, reports suggest the new iPhone 12 (which we can safely assume will be the name) will come in 5.4-inch, 6.1-inch, and 6.7-inch OLED displays. These phones will rest in a metal frame, harkening back to the iPhone 4, and house a 3D depth-sensor for improved augmented reality.