Until 5G arrived in Cupertino: iPhone 12 leads an unprecedented family

Until 5G arrived in Cupertino: iPhone 12 leads an unprecedented family

The wait is over: the iPhone 12 is now available. Although it came a month later since its original launch was expected , the device offers a set of unique features that make it the most advanced smartphone by Apple to date.

The iPhone 12 heads a line that marks a series of milestones: for the first time in history Apple has a family of phones made up of four teams and, in addition, it is the first to be equipped with 5G technology .

A "new era for iPhones" has arrived and this is a "great moment for us," said Apple CEO Tim Cook, introducing the arrival of Apple's new phone, which comes in conjunction with the support of the company. Verizon phone.

According to Cook, by having 5G technology, the devices will improve downloads, browsing speed and will allow you to enjoy online video games, thanks to the fact that these are less congested networks with lower latency.

Technical characteristics

As planned, the device has a 6.1-inch screen, with a design that makes it 11 percent thinner, 15 percent smaller and 16 percent lighter than its predecessor, the iPhone 11.

The device arrives equipped with the A14 Bionic processor , which had debuted on the iPad Air tablets announced in September 2020. According to Apple, this chip offers the fastest graphics processor in mobile phones, ideal for online video games.

For fans of photography, the iPhone 12 will have only two cameras: a main and an ultra-wide. However, Apple assured that it has improved the main camera with respect to the iPhone 11, incorporating a 7-element lens and giving it a wider f / 1.6 aperture.

According to the company, this will improve its capabilities in low-light situations by 27 percent.

In addition, it will be enhanced with a night mode on all lenses, which will allow you to obtain low-light photos with both the rear and front cameras for selfies.

The iPhone 12 will be available in five colors: black, white, red, green and blue.

The arrival of the iPhone 12 was originally expected for Apple's September 2020 event, but the company decided to delay it in an unprecedented way due to the difficulties experienced as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Price and availability

The company announced that the iPhone 12 will be available at $ 799, with special offers for Verizon customers in the United States.

Apple reported that the pre-sale begins on October 16 and that the phone will be officially released on October 23.