Recently, foreign media reported that in addition to the 5G version, the iPhone 12 will also be launched in 4G version, further lowering the threshold of entry. According to the IT Times, a visit to Apple's Shanghai foundry confirmed that the iPhone 12 currently being prototyped in the Changshu factory has both 5G and 4G versions.

 

It is reported that some equipment manufacturers in the factory staff revealed: "Changshuo has three iPhone 12 in prototype, and each has two versions of 4G and 5G."

 

According to another industry chain leak, there are four models of the new iPhone this year, namely the 5.4-inch, 6.1-inch iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Max, and the 6.1-inch, 6.7-inch iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max.

 

Previously, foreign tipster @omegaleaks said that both the 5.4-inch iPhone 12 and the 6.1-inch iPhone 12 Max will be available in 4G versions, priced at $549 and $649 respectively.

 

What's the concept of $549 (Rs. 3,900)? Last year the iPhone 11 64GB launched at $699, which means the iPhone 12 4G is about $150 cheaper.

 

Although there are doubts about the iPhone 12 4GB version, experts believe that Apple's biggest markets are in the US and Europe, which aren't getting up to speed with 5G right now, so how is Apple going to cover the US and European markets if it doesn't have a 4G product? So there will definitely be a 4G version.

 

The pace of 5G development is not consistent across the world and there is still a relatively large market for 4G. If there was a significant price difference between the 4G and 5G versions of the iPhone 12 series, it wouldn't be a more attractive option for consumers.

 

According to @mobilechipman, according to Apple's supply chain's stocking strategy, the iPhone 12 series will be available for older 4G iPhone models (iPhone 11, SE...) This year, Apple will make a more aggressive pricing strategy for these 4G iPhones, with the new 5G iPhones seeking gross margins and the old 4G iPhones grabbing market share and sales.

 

If the iPhone 12 comes out with a 4G version for less than 4,000 RMB, will you buy it?