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Purple. Lavender. Purple. Mauve. Whatever you want to call it, there’s a new iPhone color in town that is available for pre-order right now (shipments are scheduled for April 30th).
The new shade is a light, flowing shade that blends effortlessly into the design of the iPhone 12. Thankfully, there aren’t any price cuts here – it costs $ 699 for the iPhone 12 Mini and $ 799 for the iPhone 12. Both get the same color that works, the back, the frame of the device, the volume switch, and the buttons cover. And yes, it extends into the Lightning port. It’s a beautiful color and comes alongside five other options: blue, white, green, product red, and black.
Aside from the new purple hue, this is the same iPhone 12 that we tested last fall that is considered our best smartphone pick right now. Thanks to the nippy A14 Bionic processor, which effortlessly handles a variety of tasks on the phone, it’s a seamless experience from the first moment, with no hiccups or noticeable slowdowns.
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This isn’t the first time Apple has launched a purple iPhone. The iPhone 11 was available in purple, albeit a little more subdued. The purple craze really intensified at the beginning of 2021 with the Samsung Galaxy S21. This phone is purple with a gold accent and we are huge fans of this approach. Galaxy Buds Pro took part and last year Samsung also offered the BTS Edition of Galaxy Buds.
The iPhone 12 is a great smartphone, and this new colorway could add more to your style or personality. Instead of rephrasing a full review, let’s opt for a photo tour of the oh-so-purple iPhone 12.
Finally, there’s a purple version of the iPhone 12’s wallpaper. You can find it right in Settings. However, if you are hoping for a purple Lightning cable in the box, disappointment lies in your future. And if you already have an iPhone 12 or 12 Mini but are in the mood for purple, Apple is offering a new amethyst silicone case.
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