Apple unveiled the iPhone 11 series in September 2019. On the other hand, news about 2020 iPhones are already making rounds on the internet. 5G is going to be the hottest function on the next-generation iPhone models and as stated by to the latest DigiTimes report, support for the fresh generation tech will further more drive iPhone sales in the market.
According to DigiTimes’ provide chain sources from Taiwan, Apple is expecting to sell above 100 million 5G iPhone models in 2020. This would be a substantial rise from the 70-80 million shipments expected of the current generation iPhone 11 series. Whereas Apple is yet to formally confirm 5G on its next-generation iPhones, Qualcomm’s executive had suggested at an investor meeting call that 2020 iPhones could come with this new generation technology.
5G iPhones in 2020 may do well in a market like China. It’s with no secret that China is heading to be one of the largest iPhone markets in the world. There are already a bunch of 5G smartphones from companies like Huawei and Xiaomi and a number of other manufacturers are heading to launch their 5G models in the approaching weeks. So no matter the popularity outdoor of China, the lack of 5G in the present generation iPhones might be a key drawback for iPhones this year. But if 2020 iPhones support 5G, Apple could take a big boost in the Chinese market next year, helping its general profits.