What does the new iPhone look like, presented this Tuesday evening by the CEO of Apple and his teams during an online conference, Covid requires, from the brand's headquarters in Cupertino, California?
Here is what to remember about technological advances and new features brought by the iPhone 12, the first models of which will be on sale from October 23.
1. Mini or Max?
Unlike its predecessor, available in three versions, the iPhone 12 comes in four different formats.
With a new model, the Mini, the most compact of the range with a screen of only 5.4 inches, or 13.7 cm diagonal.
The iPhone 12 and 12 Pro are a little bigger, with a 6.1-inch (15.5 cm) screen, and the Pro Max and its 6.7-inch (17 cm) panel, becomes him. the largest smartphone ever released by Apple.
2. 5G compatible
The new iPhone will be ready to communicate at very high speed - ten times faster than the current 4G - as soon as the fifth generation network is ready and marketed to the general public, by the end of the year promise operators in France.
3. Circled and ultra-flat
The numerous leaks that have appeared on the internet and social media in recent weeks have been proven to be correct.
The iPhone is now surrounded by a straight aluminum strapping (or stainless steel for the Pro versions) which breaks with the round design that prevailed over the last generations.
The aesthetics are reminiscent of the iPhone 4 released just 10 years ago.
But let the fans be reassured!
Apple's latest addition is much thinner than its venerable ancestor.
It is even 11% thinner than its direct predecessor, the iPhone 11.
The iPhone 12 has a straight aluminum bezel and video sensors video sensors capable of filming in HDR or Dolby Vision Video./Reuters/Apple Inc.
4. Ready for the cinema
In Pro and Pro Max versions, the iPhone 12 intends to become a digital camera tailored for film and image professionals.
Its video sensors can indeed film with finesse and with the latest techniques used such as HDR or Dolby Vision Video, but also to edit a film directly on the device.
A fourth sensor, in the form of a “LiDAR” or scanner for detecting and estimating the distance by light, offers an unprecedented function for calculating the depth of field thanks to laser technology.
5- From 809 euros
The entry ticket to afford an iPhone 12 will be 809 euros for a Mini.
The iPhone 12 will be billed at 909 euros, while the Pro will be displayed at 1,159 euros and the Pro Max at 1,259 euros.
Marketing October 23 for the 12 and 12 Pro, November 13 for the mini and Pro Max.