iPhone 5 Features To Expect In 2012

So you’re curious about the iPhone 5 features which will be hitting consumers in 2012 are you? Well you are not alone. With thousands of Google searches every month with people just like you seeking the facts as to what the iPhone 5 will launch with it makes no wonder that we have created this iPhone 5 round up of all the lovely features Apple’s next generation iPhone will have.
Because the iPhone 4S was only released on the 4th of October, 2011 all of these iPhone 5 features aren’t official however these are the features that we think will probably make their way over to the future iPhone in 2012, and also the features we think you really would benefit from in the iPhone 5. We were personally disappointed in a few ways with the iPhone 4S, and here’s our two cents that we hope the iPhone 5 is a massive update next year.
Read on to find out more about what the iPhone 5 will be like and also the specifications which we would like to see in Apple’s next generation handset.

iPhone 5 features

iPhone 5 – Unibody Design

Apple take note, glass has been used twice now and aluminium unibody should be next on your list. If the next gen iPhone was to feature a unibody enclosuse it would make for one beautiful handset and also an incredibly durable one. A lot like the HTC Sensation, Apple’s iPhone 5 could incorporate the antenna to the back of the device and also have a detachable rear fascia, although this is hugely unlikely.

iPhone 5 – Even more storage

Yes! More storage! With smartphone owners using an increasing amount of apps and downloading more and more movies from iTunes more storage on the iPhone 5 is inevitable as flash storage becomes thinner. 64GB will become in norm in 2012, but let’s just hope that Apple can keep the price of the iPhone down next year as they have this year, because currently flash storage is very expensive.
Probability 9/10

iPhone 5 – Capacitive, back lit home button

The home button on the iPhone 4 and 5 is the least technologically advanced part of the handset, and in 2012 it could very well bring with it multi gesture input for scrolling and bringing up special menus. This would allow easier operation of the iphone during single hand usage and it could also feature LED lighting, flashing when an incoming call happens or when you have a text message whilst your iPhone is on silent.
Probability 6/10

iPhone 5 – Higher resolution camera

The war of the megapixels is ever lasting, and next year I wouldn’t be surpised if handsets with a 10 megapixel camera started to become the new black. Of course, added megapixels are all good, however next year I would suspect that Apple may contact lense suppliers and seek out camera components to crush the competition and future proof their handset for another year.
Probability 9/10

iPhone 5 – Better graphics

The iPhone 4S’s graphics are no slouch being 7x faster than the iPhone 4′s, however in July 2011 we attended a Qualcomm Snapdragon event where they showcased some of their future roadmap and the chips there boasted graphics comparable to an Xbox. If Apple is deadly serious about app development and future proofing gaming they’ll have to up the ante and offer graphics far superior to that of the Xperia Play, Sony’s stab at the mobile gaming market.
Probability 10/10

iPhone 5 – 4G Connectivity

With the ever growing world of wireless technology, the inclusion of 4G connectivity would allow iPhone 5 users to download content similar to that of home broadband speeds. 4G connectivity will also make its way over to more and more smartphone’s in 2012, so if Apple wants to stay on top it’ll have to introduce this feature.
Probability 8/10

iPhone 5 – UK and US pricing

The iPhone 5 will most probably be exactly the same price as the iPhone 4S, making it just as accessible as it’s previous version. Apple will most probably keep the price up as to keep the next generation iPhone as a premium choice over Android handsets.

iPhone 5 – release date

A good thing to take in to account with the Apple’s 2011 iPhone 4S launch is that it was late, by around 2 months when compared to the 4′s release. This we think was down to Apple cramming as many features in to their smartphone to compete with the competition. Whether this is true or not begs another question though, but hopefully Apple will take their time with the iPhone 5 to offer up an awesome smartphone.

We’ll update this post

As new news leaks surface of iPhone 5 parts we will update this post accordingly and future proof it for everybody. Make sure you bookmark it for future reference to compare our notes to what will really happen in 2012!