Apple has announced its latest range of iPhones to be launched soon, and of course it Netizens and Apple-philes alike got all excited. But over what?

Is it the fact that the tech giant will release a whopping four new iPhone 12 models — the iPhone 12, mini, Pro and Pro Max? Or perhaps you’re baulking at the prices (but will still camp online from Oct 16 to pre-order anyway)? Or maybe you’re all about the new features like the sleeker designs and improvements to the cameras?

With all the hype over the tech giant’s latest announcement, where do you even start?

The iPhone 12 and mini in blue.

For starters, there are some similiarities among all four new models. All iPhone 12 models will have smooth and flat edges (above), rather than curved sides like their predecessors. They also come with 5G connectivity, edge-to-edge OLED displays, a new ceramic shield front cover, and the A14 chip, which the tech giant says is the fastest chip on a smartphone. The new models are also equipped with the new magnetic MagSafe connector, which allows for a better wireless charging experience.

However, the packaging for iPhone 12 models will be smaller and lighter… and it’s not entirely because of changes to the phones. The power adapter and EarPods headphones will not be in the box when you get one of the four new iPhone 12 models, though there will still be a USB-C to lightning cable included. Apple says this is part of their bid to “[reduce] carbon emissions and [avoid] having the mining and use of precious materials”.

For a quick, non-techie summary of the new iPhone 12 range, scroll on.

How much: The iPhone 12 mini is priced at $1,149 (64GB), $1,219 (128GB) and $1,389 (256GB). Meanwhile, the iPhone 12 will set you back by $1,299 (64GB), $1,369 (128GB) and $1,539 (256GB).
Available from: For the iPhone 12 mini: Nov 6 at 9pm for pre-orders; in stores Nov 13. The iPhone 12 is available from Oct 16 at 8pm for pre-orders; in stores Oct 23.
Size matters: The iPhone 12 has a 5.4-inch display, while the iPhone 12’s display measures at 6.1 inches.
Colours: Five aluminium finishes, including blue, green, black, white, and (Product)Red.
What else to know: Like its name suggests, the iPhone 12 mini is touted as the smallest, thinnest and lightest 5G smartphone in the world. If you’re looking for affordable options among the new iPhone family, the iPhone 12 and mini are probably your best bet. Both come with dual-camera system, with an ultra-wide and a new wide camera, with improvements made to the camera’s night mode for better pics in low light situations.

How much: The iPhone 12 Pro is priced at $1,649 (128GB), $1,819 (256GB) and $2,149 (512GB). The iPhone 12 Pro Max is priced at $1,799 (128GB), $1,969 (256GB) and $2,299 (512GB).
Available from: The iPhone 12 Pro is available for pre-orders from Oct 16 at 8pm, and will be in stores from Oct 23. The iPhone 12 Pro Max is available for pre-orders from Nov 6 at 9pm, and will be in stores from Nov 13.
Size matters: The iPhone 12 Pro has a 6.1 inch display, similar to the iPhone 12; the iPhone 12 Pro Max’s display measures 6.7-inch, the largest display ever on an iPhone (which incidentally, is about an inch shy of the iPad mini).
Colours: The iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12Pro Max will be available in four stainless steel finishes — graphite, silver, gold (above) and pacific blue.
What else to know: Photography fiends will be delighted to know that, besides improvements to the night mode, there will be a new photo format — the Apple ProRAW — which allows you to have more creative control over those snaps. Also included in the Pro models: an ultra wide camera, a telephoto camera (with an even longer focal length on the iPhone 12 Pro Max) and new Wide cameras for better images and videos even in low-light conditions. Pro models also come with a new LiDAR system for a more immersive AR experience and HDR video recording. Here’s one for clumsy folks: these babies can withstand water submersion of up to six metres for up to 30 minutes, plus, they’re protected against spills. So don’t panic the next time you spill coffee on your phone.

More info at www.apple.com/sg.
Photos: Apple