The next-generation flagship iPhone from Apple is anticipated to launch on Sept. 2020. Although we are still several months away from the expected launch window, several leaks and rumors are painting the iPhone 12 series to be a powerful lineup. A new report claims that the upcoming flagship iPhone series because of these reasons.
Apple's forthcoming flagship smartphone series is anticipated to feature a massive upgrade in terms of design. This detail was first mentioned by TFI Securities Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who earlier claimed that it would feature the flat metal edges seen in the iPhone 5. The Cupertino company is also rumored to release four models under the iPhone 12 line up, which is a first for the company.
But that's not all. The Taiwan-based analyst claimed that there would be two iPhone 12 Pro versions, which are the standard 6.1-inch model and the Pro Max with a 6.7-inch display. Kuo also shared that the standard iPhone 12 would also come in two versions.
Wedbush Securities Analyst Daniel Ives on Tuesday also shared in his note to investors a couple of factors that would potentially drive the sales of the iPhone 12. He said that Apple is optimistic that the iPhone 12 would be released on schedule with limited stocks available at launch. Ives believes that there are around 350 million iPhone users all over the world that would want to upgrade.
This could be one of the reasons why the sales of the iPhone 12 would surge. The analyst also noted in his report that another factor for the success of the iPhone 12 is 5G. "While the supply chain issues and China demand shift are near-term fundamental headwinds, our primary focus is that the first part of this massive upgrade opportunity on the horizon with 5G leading the way should still be in the 215 million to 220 million unit range looking out to FY21," Ives said.
"At the end of the day, while the supply chain and demand will move around over the coming quarters, we believe Apple based on shifting timing could potentially ship north of 231 million iPhones in FY21 in an upside scenario, which will break its previous record set in FY15."
Apple's flagship iPhones, despite their premium prices, have always dominated its rivals. Since it introduced a pricing strategy that could cater to consumers who prefer lower-priced smartphones, iPhone models, like the iPhone X, has remained undefeated in terms of sales all over the world.
