iPhone 12 reimagines vintage technology ---------------------------------------------- Apple has unveiled four editions of its new iPhone 12, all of which offer 5G data speeds and reintroduce an innovative magnetic charging system which Apple phased out some years ago ---------------------------------------------- MagSafe: Magnetically attached power connector, originally introduced for MacBook laptops in 2006 – now redesigned for iPhone 12 ---------------------------------------------- Charger magnetically snaps to back of iPhone for simpler charging. Magsafe also enables new line of accessories like $59 card wallet ---------------------------------------------- E-shield ---------------------------------------------- NFC sensor: Used for Apple Pay wireless payments and scanning of other objects ---------------------------------------------- Polycarbonate housing ---------------------------------------------- Charging coil: Allows up to 15W for faster charging ---------------------------------------------- Alignment magnet ---------------------------------------------- Magnet array ---------------------------------------------- Nanocrystalline shield: Captures magnetic flux ---------------------------------------------- Copper-graphite shield ---------------------------------------------- Magnetometer Senses magnetic field strength ---------------------------------------------- iPhone 12 supports Millimeter Wave 5G – fastest variant of technology – as well as lower- frequency bands. Some competing Android smartphones only support lower-frequency versions of 5G ---------------------------------------------- A14 Bionic Neural Engine processor, claimed to be fastest chip ever used in smartphone. Capable of shooting in Dolby Vision – complex method of mastering and delivering HDR video ---------------------------------------------- iPhone 12 mini Capacity: 64GB/ 128GB/256GB Display: 5.4-in* (137.2mm) Weight: 135g From: $699 ---------------------------------------------- iPhone 12 Capacity: 64GB/ 128GB/256GB Display: 6.1-in* (154.9mm) Weight: 164g From: $799 ---------------------------------------------- iPhone 12 Pro Capacity: 128GB/ 256GB/512GB Display: 6.1-in* (154.9mm) Weight: 189g From: $999 ---------------------------------------------- iPhone Pro Max Capacity: 128GB/ 256GB/512GB Display: 6.7-in* (170.2mm) Weight: 228g From: $1,099 ---------------------------------------------- *For first time, entire range has switched from LCD to OLED displays ---------------------------------------------- Sources: Apple, MacRumors, Bloomberg Pictures: Apple © GRAPHIC NEWS