Bloomberg: Apple is asking suppliers to build 90 million iPhone 13 units by the end of 2021

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About two months before the announcement, Apple is asking its suppliers to speed up production of the next generation of iPhone. The company expects to ship 90 million units of the so-called “iPhone 13” by the end of this year, according to a new report issued by Bloomberg.

As stated in the report, citing informed sources, Apple usually orders about 75 million units of the new iPhone for its launch period, which usually runs from September to October and until the end of the year. But this year the company wants to increase its production by 20%.

The main reason for ordering more iPhone units is that the company probably thinks this year’s phones will have stronger sales as the COVID-19 vaccination progresses around the world. This will also be the second iPhone update with support for 5G networks, which could prompt more people to upgrade.

Bloomberg, which previously revealed multiple details about the next generation of iPhone, now confirms that the changes to this year’s models will be “more incremental” compared to the iPhone 12, which was announced with a new flat-edged design.

The iPhone 13 (or iPhone 12S) will still be available in the same sizes as the current generation, which range from 5.4 inches to 6.7 inches. Codenamed D16, D17, D63 and D64, the company is expected to keep two entry-level models and two more advanced models, known as the “Pro” lineup.

The report confirms that at least one of this year’s new iPhones will have an LTPO display capable of offering a variable refresh rate. Rumors are that the iPhone 13 Pro will feature a 120Hz display for the first time, just like the iPad Pro. Although the exterior design will remain largely the same, Apple is working on a smaller TrueDepth camera to reduce the size of the notch.

The next generation iPhone will also get camera upgrades, including improved optical zoom and new video recording capabilities. The new System-on-Chip (SoC) will keep the same six cores as the A14 Bionic, but with faster performance. Bloomberg says that Apple is testing iPhone versions without a notch and with Touch ID at the bottom of the screen, but these features are not expected in 2021.

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