As a result of the later phased launch of the new iPhones, Taiwans PCB makers in the supply chain wont see their deliveries peak until the fourth quarter this year, nevertheless the makers arent worried by the hold-ups in volume deliveries to Apple, according to DigiTimes.
All of the iPhones anticipated in 2020 will utilize 5G innovation, according to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Kuo also believes Apples iPhone 12 designs might not come with wired EarPods in the box to drive need for the companys AirPods and minimize costs.
Were anticipating a total of four OLED iPhones in 5.4, 6.1, and 6.7-inch sizes in 2020. Its not clear if all iPhone models in the upcoming lineup will be readily available behind normal, or if some models will come out initially followed by additional models, however a new
DigiTimes report today mentions supply chain sources suggesting Apple might adopt a phased launch approach.
Rumors recommend the 6.7-inch iPhone and one 6.1-inch model will be higher-end devices with triple-lens video cameras, while the 5.4 and 6.1-inch designs will be lower-end iPhones with dual-lens cams and a more cost effective price tag.
Apple may introduce its 5G iPhones in two phases, with two 6.1-inch models in the very first and another two 6.7- and 5.4-inch devices in the second, the sources said, including that suppliers of SLP (substrate-like PCB) mainboards for the previous models have just recently kicked off deliveries, with those for the latter to begin in late August.
Shipments of versatile boards for brand-new iPhones will peak some 2-4 weeks later than usual this year, the sources said.
Several rumors formerly indicated the brand-new iPhone will not launch on time due to development and production hold-ups, along with reports on delays from Apple providers like Broadcom and Qualcomm, however this is the very first time weve heard word from the supply chain of a possible phased launch.
Apple recently validated that its “iPhone 12” launch will be postponed this year due to the ongoing international health crisis and constraints on travel. Apple in 2015 began selling iPhones in late September, but this year, Apple tasks supply will be “offered a couple of weeks later,” suggesting a release at some point in October.
