This Is What We Can Expect From Apple’s Upcoming iPhone 13
This Is What We Can Expect From Apple’s Upcoming iPhone 13. If all goes according to plan, we’ll see a mid-September release date for the iPhone 13. There’s still plenty of time between now and then for the rumours about Apple’s next flagship phone line-up to really fly and the rumour mill is already churning, even though we’re only at the halfway point between last year’s iPhone 12 release and the fall 2021 Apple event.
According to MSN, from everything we’ve heard so far, the iPhone 13 is set to offer a 120Hz LTPO display on both Pro models, improved battery life thanks to a more efficient 5G modem, as well as substantial upgrades to the all-important cameras. That includes a LiDAR sensor on cheaper iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini, as well as a new portrait video mode.
Despite the corona virus-related delays that faced the iPhone 12, pushing its launch to October 13, Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claims that the iPhone 13 should return to a normal release schedule in 2021. As for how much the iPhone 13 will cost, it is expected that the prices will track with the iPhone 12 range — $699, $799, $999 and $1,099, respectively. Apple tends to keep its pricing for each new generation of iPhone relatively close to the one that preceded it.
According to Tom’s Guide, a variety of leaks and reports have the iPhone 13 tipped to come with a smaller display notch, after several generations of using the same, somewhat bulky notch. Apple will apparently achieve this notch downsizing by combining the currently separated infrared flood illuminator, sensor and dot projector, which make up the iPhone 12’s Face ID unlocking system, into a single module. With two fewer sensors required, we should see a much narrower notch on the iPhone 13.
Tom’s Guide also stated that, the earpiece speaker will no longer be housed in the notch, moving instead to the top bezel, according to an iPhone 13 Pro Max dummy unit showing off the new design and smaller notch. Another iPhone 13 Pro dummy unit (sourced by Mac Otakara) also shows a smaller notch up front, using that same design. Leaked glass screen protectors seemingly confirm the change.
