Ming-Chi Kuo reported that Apple would launch three new iPhones in 2020, all of which will have OLED screens, but only two of which would have 5G connectivity. The lower end model would be the obvious outlier, being that many people are wary about dropping $1,000+ on a phone and prefer to give up some premium features if they can save some money. After all, the iPhone XR is still the best selling iPhone by far.
A new report from the analyst suggests that Apple is looking to integrate 5G connectivity in all of next year’s iPhone models, which are expected to feature significant redesigns. The lineup will consist of new 6.7-inch and 5.4-inch premium models and a 6.1-inch form factor for the mainstream one, and might even feature 120Hz displays like the newest iPad Pro.
The trio is expected to handle he millimeter wave 5G you find in the US as well as the sub-6GHz access found elsewhere. This doesn’t guarantee that you’ll always have cutting-edge wireless, but it could represent better coverage than the early days of (very patchy) LTE.
Rumors have continued to swirl about other, more tangible changes, including different screen sizes across the line (ranging from 5.4 inches to 6.7 inches) to a smaller TrueDepth camera, a smaller notch and laser-assisted rear cameras. Add 5G to the mix and this could be a more substantial revision of the iPhone than what many expect later in 2019.
