Soon, the biggest technological event of September will take place. Tomorrow, September 12, Apple will present its new devices to us. What will they actually be like? No one is 100% sure, although the Internet is buzzing with leaks and rumors about the novelties. An even bigger sensation is the fact that it is unknown what names the iPhones presented on Wednesday will bear. Below are gathered the information about the new devices from Apple.
According to leaks, all new iPhones are equipped with the Face ID facial recognition system and the iconic notch, while the wide bezels and the Touch ID button have been definitively abandoned. The system is to be controlled by gestures, which, according to the manufacturer, are supposed to make using the smartphone more convenient, faster, and more intuitive.
Since Apple still keeps us in suspense regarding the naming, for the purposes of the article, let’s adopt the naming proposed in the latest reports, namely iPhone Xs and iPhone Xs Plus. The third device will be a budget model with an LCD screen, probably named Xc.
The iPhone Xs will be equipped with an OLED screen, with a diagonal of 5.8 inches, exactly like last year’s iPhone X. The much larger iPhone Xs Plus is to feature a huge OLED display, measuring 6.5 inches. Additionally, Apple is reportedly introducing a display mode similar to that of iPads, where the app in portrait mode is divided into two parts: one dedicated to additional options related to the app’s functions.
Both of these models are to feature a new chip, namely – the Apple A12 chip. It is to be the first processor to reach smartphones available for sale, made using 7nm technology. The new chip is expected to significantly “leap” ahead of the competition, offering top-level performance. Additionally, the iPhone Xs Plus and iPhone Xs will have 3-4 GB of RAM and, depending on the version, 64, 256, or even 512 GB for files.
The budget version of the iPhone may turn out to be much less interesting and noteworthy, as it is still expected to run on the two-year-old A10 processor, which debuted in the 7 and 7 Plus models. Furthermore, users will have 3 GB of RAM at their disposal and, most likely, depending on the version, 64 GB or 256 GB for files, and the screen in this version is made using LCD technology and will be 6.1 inches.
According to rumors, the iPhone Xs is expected to look almost identical to last year’s X. The Xs Plus, on the other hand, is simply expected to be larger but maintain the current design. As for colors, three variants are suggested – white, space grey, and gold.
The new iPhones are to immediately operate under the control of iOS 12, in which Apple seems to focus on optimization and improving stability. An important element is also the long-awaited notification sorting.
Regarding cameras, we should not expect any major revolutions. Among the rumors, there is talk of only minor camera improvements compared to previous models. However, Apple has decided to improve charging, as the new devices will come with an 18W charger.
And now some detailed technical data of the new devices from Apple:
Apple iPhone Xs Plus – technical data
6.5″ OLED screen with a resolution of 1242 x 2688 pixels
Apple A12 processor
4 GB LPDDR4 RAM
64 or 256 GB of data storage
Face ID
dual iSight camera (no details)
battery with a capacity of about 3500 mAh
Wi-Fi 802.11ac
Bluetooth 5.0
GPS/GLONASS
NFC
LTE modem
Lightning connector
stereo speakers
157.5 × 77.4 × 7.7 mm
iOS 12
Apple iPhone Xs – technical data
5.8″ OLED screen with a resolution of 1125 x 2436 pixels
Apple A12 processor
4 GB LPDDR4 RAM
64 or 256 GB of data storage
dual camera (no details)
battery with a capacity of about 2700-2800 mAh
Wi-Fi 802.11ac
Bluetooth 5.0
GPS/GLONASS
Face ID
NFC
LTE modem
Lightning connector
stereo speakers
143.6 × 70.9 × 7.7 mm
iOS 12
Apple iPhone Xc – technical data
6.1″ LCD screen with a resolution of 1792 x 828 pixels
Apple A12 processor
LTE modem
3 GB RAM
64 or 256 GB of data storage
Bluetooth 5.0
TrueDepth camera with Face ID support
iSight camera (no details)
battery with a capacity of about 2850-2950 mAh
Wi-Fi 802.11ac
GPS/GLONASS
NFC
Lightning connector
stereo speakers
fingerprint reader – none
150.9 x 76.5 x 8.3 mm
iOS 12
Besides the new iPhones, we can expect the premiere of the new iPad Pro, without the Touch ID button. According to rumors, two models will enter the market, equipped with Face ID and running on the Apple A12 processor. The first device will have 12.9 inches, and the second a diagonal of 11 inches.
Another proposal from Apple is the new Apple Watch Series 4 with a larger display. This will be the first design change since its introduction to the offer. Leaks suggest that there will be two versions of the watch with similar dimensions, but with a 1.57-inch and 1.78-inch case. It is also highly likely that we will see a new version of AirPods, which are to be, among other things, rain-resistant and work better with Siri. An important debut may also be the presentation of the AirPower mat, allowing users to simultaneously wirelessly charge AirPods, Apple Watch, and iPhone.
Will the latest devices from Apple really be as the rumors say? What will their prices and specifications be? Will they meet the requirements of even the most demanding fans of the company? We will find out tomorrow!
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