Apple's upcoming iPhone 13 series will have a reduced notch, a 120 Hz display, and larger batteries and more

 

Today, reputable Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo released a fresh investor note that focuses on what to anticipate from the iPhone 13 lineup for both 2022 and 2023 in addition to this year's model. The iPhone 13 will, according to Kuo, have four different models, the same number of screen sizes, and be "the same as the iPhone 12 series."

All 2021 iPhone models will have a Lightning connector, according to Kuo's investor letter, which 9to5Mac was able to get. This absolutely eliminates the idea of a port-less or USB-C design, at least for 2021. The iPhone 13 will be offered in "four versions and the identical screen sizes," according to Kuo. The 5.4-inch iPhone 12 small design is here to stay, according to the strongest proof to date.

The expert also confirms that, like the ProMotion display on the iPad Pro, the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max display will use more power-efficient LTPO technology and include support for 120Hz. One of the "major hardware specification improvements" for the iPhone 13 will also be a "reduced notch area."

Kuo states in the investor note, which 9to5Mac was able to secure, that all 2021 With the iPhone 13 lineup, the camera will see a number of upgrades. The ultra-wide camera in the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max will be improved from the 5P (f/2.4) fixed focus (FF) model to the 6P (f/1.8) autofocus one, according to Kuo (AF).

Consider Touch ID. Although Kuo claims to still be unsure, it doesn't sound like it will happen:

The market anticipates that the iPhone will switch from Lightning to USB-C and install a Touch ID sensor in the power button, but according to our most recent poll, there is currently no indication of when the iPhone will implement these two new requirements.

If the iPhone adopts the power button with the Touch ID sensor, we think the user experience would be greatly improved. However, there is currently no indication of when this new specification will be adopted.

Other information about the iPhone 13:

In comparison to iPhone 12, iPhone 13 will have a larger battery, increasing the weight of the smartphones.

Apple is implementing innovative space-saving solutions internally, including merging the SIM card port with the mainboard and thinning the front optical modules, among other things.

Only the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max still support LiDAR.

Qualcomm's 5G modem was upgraded to the 5nm X60M (as opposed to the 7nm X55M used in the iPhone 12).

You can keep up with all of the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 rumors in our full guide right here.