The most recent forecast for the number of iPhone 12 copies to be made this year is several million lower than expected. As soon as the iPhone 12 is revealed, you will have to wait a little longer before you actually have the device in your hands.
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Rumor: fewer 5G iPhones in production than previously forecast
That says the website DigiTimes. It concerns 15 to 30 million copies, while initially 30 to 40 million was expected. The iPhones would get a built-in antenna for ultra-fast 5G internet: mmWave.
This is especially useful when the iPhone is often close to 5G cell towers. This is usually the case in large urban areas. IPhone models with sub-6GHz 5G are also on the way. This technique usually works a little slower, but is more accessible for rural areas.
The mmWave iPhone is more expensive to develop than the production of other versions. According to several analysts, the iPhone 12 model with this technology comes later than the sub-6GHz 5G iPhones. The reason for this is the production problems that have arisen due to the corona crisis.
In order to produce as many mmWave iPhones with a built-in antenna as possible, Apple has divided production over several countries. For example, a supplier in Taiwan and two suppliers in Korea are working hard to deliver quite a few iPhone 12 models together.
Release date remains unclear
Before the global corona crisis began, Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claimed that Apple was still on track with both iPhone 12 models. Both the sub-6GHz 5G and the mmWave iPhone are expected to be released in the second half of 2020. At the end of the third quarter or beginning of the fourth quarter, the iPhone 12 could fall on your doormat.
Although Kuo has not indicated whether these plans have changed, other analysts believe that the mmWave iPhone may not come at all this year. The reason for this could also be that Apple thinks that the built-in antenna consumes too much power, which does not benefit the battery life.
So it remains unclear when Apple actually launches the mmWave iPhone. It is important to take this rumor with a good grain of salt. This is because estimates like this are more common, and DigiTimes it is not always right.
Apple and 5G
The iPhone 12 series is likely to be unveiled in September. According to several rumors, it would be ready for 5G. The 5G network will provide faster internet, although you will notice little in practice. Wondering how 5G works exactly? In this article we explain everything about 5G.
5G has been in the news a lot lately as it gets a lot of criticism. Opponents think it is harmful to health. In this article you can read how it works, or watch the video below to learn everything about 5G.
