5G 'iPhone 12' rumored to cost $649, 'iPhone 12 Pro' at $999 and up

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in General Discussion edited September 2020
A new report claims that the base price for each of Apple's four forthcoming 5G "iPhone 12" and "iPhone 12 Pro" models are very close to the same price points as the current iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro range.

iPhone 12 renders
"iPhone 12" renders from a combination of leaked CAD designs and allegedly leaked information


While reports continue that Apple may delay releasing at least certain models of its "iPhone 12" range, a new leak claims that pricing will chiefly remain the same as last year. All four models are expected to have 5G, and it had been assumed that Apple would increase prices because of the new technology. Instead, the two top end models are to remain the same.

Been seeing some reports speculating on iPhone 12 prices, so I asked my sources

5.4 iPhone 12 D52G
OLED / 5G
2 cam
$649

6.1 iPhone 12 D53G
OLED / 5G
2 cam
$749

6.1 iPhone 12 Pro D53P
OLED / 5G
3 cam + LiDAR
$999

6.7 iPhone 12 Pro Max D54P
OLED / 5G
3 cam + LiDAR
$1,099

-- Jon Prosser (@jon_prosser)


Jon Prosser, who correctly reported the release date of the iPhone SE, believes that the only price change will be for the lower end of the iPhone 12 range. That consists of the replacement for the 6.1-inch iPhone 11, which currently starts at $699, where the "iPhone 12" will reportedly sell for $749.

Then there is the new 5.4-inch "iPhone 12," which is to have a 5.4-inch screen, and which Prosser says will start at $649. Prosser added that he is confident of the figures. "These prices were given to me from the same source that nailed the iPhone SE launch date," he said.

"The 6.1-inch iPhone 12 is obviously a follow-up to the current $700 6.1-inch iPhone 11," he continued. "So technically, the 6.1-inch [iPhone] 12 model is increasing in price."

Predicted price points for the "iPhone 12" and "iPhone 12 Pro"


  • 5.4-inch OLED iPhone with 5G and a two camera system - $649

  • 6.1-inch OLED iPhone with 5G and a two camera system - $749

  • 6.1-inch OLED iPhone Pro with 5G and a three camera system to include LiDAR - $999

  • 6.7-inch OLED iPhone Pro Max with 5G and a three camera system to include LiDAR - $1,099

He also confirms previous reports that the four models will all have 5G, and all have OLED screens. The 5.4-inch and 6.1-inch "iPhone 12" are to retain a dual-camera system, while the "iPhone 12 Pro" and "iPhone 12 Pro Max" will have a triple-camera arrangement plus LiDAR.

Comments

  • Reply 1 of 8
    KITAKITA Posts: 409member
    The 5.4 iPhone 12 might be an interesting option. I do like a smaller phone, but I'll likely end up going for the 6.1 iPhone 12 Pro.
  • Reply 2 of 8
    webweaselwebweasel Posts: 138member
    $649? Excellent, that’s the price point I was hoping they would hit. Roll on October. Can’t wait.
  • Reply 3 of 8
    mike1mike1 Posts: 3,404member
    6.1-inch OLED iPhone Pro with 5G and a three camera system to include LiDAR - $999

    I hope this isn't true. There should be a reasonably sized pro model.
    6.1" and 6.7" is like having an iPhone 12 Pro Max and iPhone 12 Pro Maxer.


    right_said_fredslow n easycaladanian
  • Reply 4 of 8
    vman815vman815 Posts: 9member
    The Pro models need to be starting at 128gb, in line with the recent iPad Pro storage bumps. I refuse to pay $1149 for a phone again just to get more than 64gb.
    If Apple sticks with the current capacities, I’ll downgrade to the regular 6.1, as it will finally have OLED (the most important factor to me), and pay only $749 to get 128gb..
    caladanian
  • Reply 5 of 8
    wood1208wood1208 Posts: 2,921member
    6.1" at $749 will be winner like iPhone 11 and that $49 price bump might be justified(buyer's mind) for 5G,OLED,A14,Camera improvement,etc.
    edited April 2020
  • Reply 6 of 8
    BeatsBeats Posts: 3,073member
    Why do they have to be so large? Even the "small" one is too much for me but what can we do?

    I'm hoping for Apples modem technology with some exclusive innovations.

    Is that bump 1CM out? Would it hurt Apples aesthetics if we got a 1CM thicker chassis in exchange for a flat, beautiful, unified body?
    I would welcome the added durability and perfection.
  • Reply 7 of 8
    avon b7avon b7 Posts: 7,964member
    Decent pricing and another model in the range and the SE as a safety net for those who refuse to switch but can't afford the flagships.

    Perhaps the surprise is the all OLED screens. I would expect LCD at the low end flagship point. Especially after the Japan Display investment. Was that confirmed in the end? Good to see 5G at every step of the way, too. 

    I hope they pump up the rest of the features to bring them up to date. Great modem seems to be a given. Fast wired and wireless needs a boost. Smaller notch also seems to be a given. Periscope zoom? Larger image sensor?

    Currency fluctuations and sales taxes will prove challenging though. 
    caladanian
  • Reply 8 of 8
    M68000M68000 Posts: 840member
    If this turns out correct,  it seems there is no chance of an SE Plus model, what would be the point?  If you have a Plus model phone you have a collectors piece.  That’s my guess.
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