New iPhone 12 & iPhone 12 Pro In Several Luxe Colours, Fans Can Pre-Order From 16 Oct In Singapore

By Wei Yin on 14 Oct 2020

Digital Editor

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The long-awaited release of Apple's newest iPhone 12 is finally here and fans are spoiled for choices with several luxe colours and phone options to choose from.

While you are marvelling at the phones, make sure you mark your calendar too because pre-order for the new phones will be available from 16 October 2020 at 8pm in Singapore.

Read on to find out more to help you decide which phone to get!

iPhone 12 & iPhone 12 mini

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The iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini come in five fresh finishes - black, white, red, green and blue. Apple fans would be familiar with the black, white and red versions but the pastel green one was a new addition to the iPhone 11 and the navy blue version is the latest addition for this year's release.

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The iPhone 12 has a 6.1‑inch (diagonal) all‑screen OLED display while the iPhone 12 mini has a 5.4‑inch (diagonal) all‑screen OLED display. Weight wise, the iPhone 12 weighs 162g while the iPhone 12 mini weighs 133g - not too big of a difference, actually.

The iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini are also the world's smallest, thinnest and lightest 5G phone!

Like the iPhone 11, both the iPhone 12 and mini versions come with dual cameras.

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The Ceramic Shield front cover is the biggest leap in durability in iPhone history! It's made by introducing nano-ceramic crystals which are actually harder than most metals - into glass. This is a first in any smartphone, making the phones tougher than any smartphone glass.

The iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini also have an industry-leading IP68 rating for water resistance up to 6 meters for up to 30 minutes, and are protected against everyday spills, including coffee and soda. No need to cry over spilled milk anymore, literally.

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One of the most exciting parts about the new phones is probably the 5G speed! It's apparently super fast so you can download movies on the fly, stream higher-quality videos or FaceTime in HD over a mobile network, all that with less lag.

Check out the five colours below:

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Read more in-depth info and find out the tech specs for the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini here.

iPhone 12 Pro & iPhone 12 Pro Max

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The iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max are available in four stainless steel finishes - graphite, silver, gold and pacific blue.

Designed with premium materials, the iPhone 12 Pro models boast a new, sophisticated flat-edge design featuring a stainless steel band paired with a matte glass back, as well as the incredibly durable Ceramic Shield.

The matte metallic look adds a touch of edginess yet is able to retain its elegance that iPhones are known for.

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The 6.1-inch iPhone 12 Pro and 6.7-inch iPhone 12 Pro Max are bigger than ever, featuring the largest Super Retina XDR displays ever on iPhone!

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The iPhone 12 Pro features the new seven-element lens Wide camera with an ƒ/1.6 aperture, the fastest ever on an iPhone, for 27% improved low-light performance in photo and video. The iPhone 12 Pro Max takes the pro camera experience even further with the new ƒ/1.6 aperture Wide camera, boasting a 47% larger sensor with 1.7μm pixels for a massive 87% improvement in low-light conditions!

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Apart from the usual charging method using a USB cable, Apple has introduced a new wireless charging method. MagSafe improves wireless charging for a better, more efficient experience and introduces an ecosystem of easy-to-attach accessories that beautifully complement iPhone 12 Pro models.

Charging solutions include the MagSafe Charger and MagSafe Duo Charger for use with iPhone and Apple Watch, as well as new silicone, leather, and clear cases that easily snap onto the back of iPhone, and a leather wallet.

Read more in-depth info and find out the tech specs for the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max here.

How much the new iPhones cost

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According to the Apple website, the iPhone 12 mini will retail from $1149 to $1389 while the iPhone 12 will retail from $1299 to $1539.

The iPhone 12 Pro will retail from $1649 to $2149 while the iPhone 12 Pro Max will retail from $1799 to $2299.

Pre-ordering the new iPhones

Pre-order for the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro will be available from 16 October 2020 at 8pm with availability beginning 23 October.

Pre-order for the iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12 Pro Max will be available from 6 November 2020 at 9pm with availability beginning 13 November.