Apple has confirmed that the launch date of the iPhone 12 will be postponed at least until October, due to isolation from the coronavirus that caused disruptions in the global supply chain.

But despite the supply chain disruption, iPhone sales are reported to have increased by 2% compared to last year, which according to TechRadar, Apple attributes to the iPhone SE 2020. The firm has also confirmed that iPad and Mac sales have suffered double-digit growth, despite the impact of COVID-19.

Earlier it was said that Apple will release four versions of the iPhone this year - 12, 12 Max, 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max, with screen sizes of 5.4, 6.1, 6.1 and 6.7 inches respectively.

According to Yuanta Investment Consulting analyst Jeff Pu, prices for the iPhone 12 are likely to start at 59 593 ($ 749) - slightly higher than the initial selling price of the iPhone 11, at 4 554 ($ 699).

The iPhone 12 is said to support 5G wireless technology. In places where the necessary infrastructure has already been set up, these 5G enabled handsets will offer superior download speeds.