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[Asia Economy Reporter Han Jinju] Apple will release the iPhone 12 series supporting 5G without a charging adapter to maintain prices at the previous generation level. The existing power adapters will be discontinued, and a new 20W power adapter will be launched.

On the 28th (local time), Ming-Chi Kuo, an Apple specialist analyst at TF Securities, stated in an investor note, "The iPhone 12 models will not include EarPods or a power adapter," and "Apple will release a 20W power adapter as an optional accessory for the iPhone." Earlier, Barclays also predicted that the iPhone 12 series would provide only a USB-C to Lightning cable without EarPods and a charging adapter.

Ming-Chi Kuo explained, "With 5G support, the production cost of the iPhone 12 increases, but Apple hopes to launch it at a price similar to the iPhone 11," adding, "Removing accessories from the box can offset the cost." Reducing the included accessory components also lowers shipping costs. However, since consumers must purchase the charger separately, they will bear additional accessory purchase costs.

Ming-Chi Kuo also predicted that iPad models released in the second half of this year and the first half of next year will include a 20W charging adapter as standard. He stated, "Apple will release a 10.8-inch iPad in the second half of this year and an 8.5-inch iPad mini in the first half of next year," and "The new iPad models will include the new 20W power adapter, which will begin mass production from the third quarter."

The 5W and 12W charging adapters will soon be discontinued, and the 20W charger will be provided as standard in the future. Production of 5W and 8W power adapters will cease within this year, and production of the 12W adapter will end within 9 to 12 months. Currently, Apple sells the basic 5W power adapter for 25,000 KRW and the 18W adapter for 39,000 KRW in Korea.

The 12W charger, which still has some time before discontinuation, is expected to continue being provided with devices like the 3rd generation iPad Air and iPad mini. IT specialist media AppleInsider stated, "Apple is expected to continue including the 12W adapter in the existing iPad lineup until its lifecycle ends."

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