A few days ago there was speculation that the 5G standard for the iPhone 12 would not be the same in every country. Now an insider is said to have confirmed the previous forecast and revealed further details about the market launch.
The Apple blog Cult of Mac has published a new report citing a “trusted source”. The new details include the topic of 5G and the market launch. A few days ago, a analyst claims that the 5G option on the iPhone 12 will not be the same in every country. According to this, the iPhone 12 could use a different 5G standard depending on the country. The insider is now said to Cult of Mac confirmed. This means that there will be two different versions of the iPhone 12 series, each consisting of four devices. One iPhone 12 series will support both sub-6GHz and mmWave technology, while the second range will only use sub-6GHz technology.
Changes in 5G configuration cannot be ruled out
Most countries where 5G based on mmWave is not yet available will receive the four iPhone 12 models, which, according to the source, cannot connect to mmWave networks. They will only use signals below 6 GHz. In addition, it cannot be ruled out that mmWave technology will ultimately only be used in the 6.7-inch iPhone, as there are said to be problems with the design and power consumption. The market launch was also discussed later. Accordingly, the iPhone 12 series will not be released in September as usual, but in October. The COVID-19 pandemic is the reason for the delays. According to the report, most countries will receive all four models at the same time, while there may be a staggered market launch in individual markets, including the USA. Finally, the insider is said to have explained that this is the current status and that there may be changes in the 5G area and the market launch. (Photo by YAISTUDIO / Bigstockphoto)
