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Does the iPhone 12 Come With AirPods?
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By Sam Costello Sam Costello Writer Ithaca College Sam Costello has been writing about tech since 2000. His writing has appeared in publications such as CNN.com, PC World, InfoWord, and many others. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on July 31, 2021 Reviewed by Ryan Perian Reviewed by Ryan Perian Western Governors University Ryan Perian is a certified IT specialist who holds numerous IT certifications and has 12+ years' experience working in the IT industry support and management positions. lifewire's editorial guidelines Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email iPhone & iOS Switching from Android The iPhone 12 does not come with AirPods. In fact, the iPhone 12 doesn't come with any headphones or a power adapter. It only comes with a charging/syncing cable. Apple says it removed the headphones and power adapter to reduce packaging and waste. Do AirPods Come With the iPhone 12
With the release of the iPhone 12, a lot of people are planning to upgrade. When you're upgrading your phone, it's also a good time to upgrade other key accessories like your headphones. That leads a lot of people to ask: "Do AirPods come with iPhone 12?" It's a pretty natural question. After all, the iPhone and AirPods make a fantastic combination and if you're spending hundreds (or thousands in some cases) on a new phone, it makes sense that you might get great wireless headphones included. Well, we're sorry to tell you: AirPods are not included with the iPhone 12. No matter what model of the iPhone you're buying—any model of the iPhone 12 series, or any earlier iPhone model—you have to buy AirPods separately. We recommend AirPods—especially the noise-cancelling AirPods Pro—thanks to their great audio quality and cool features, but you'll need to budget an extra couple hundred dollars to buy them. Apple Inc. The iPhone 12' s Missing Headphones
Apple has also introduced a big change to what accessories it includes with new iPhones. In the past, a new iPhone came with a charging cable, a power adapter to plug into wall outlets, and wired headphones (most recently Apple's EarPods). Not anymore. Starting with the iPhone 12, you only get the charging cable. The iPhone no longer includes the power adapter or, most importantly, the EarPods headphones. That's right: starting with the iPhone 12, you don't get any headphones with your iPhone. Apple says this reduces packaging, and thus waste and shipping weight. The company is touting this change as part of its commitment to the environment. In some ways, this makes sense. It's true that this will reduce the environmental footprint of the iPhone 12. Also, most people already have headphones of some kind, so the included EarPods would be duplicative, and potentially wasteful. On the other hand, this does seem like an attempt by Apple to push people towards buying expensive AirPods. AirPods are excellent and well worth the price, but that doesn't make them any cheaper. While the iPhone 12 may not include AirPods, it does offer a ton of great features. We've broken down all the most important information about the iPhone 12. Headphone Options for iPhone 12
Since AirPods—or any other headphones—don't come with the iPhone 12, what are your options? Practically anything! You can still buy EarPods from Apple for about $19. And you can get the second-generation AirPods for around $160 or the AirPods Pro for around $250. But you can also get virtually any other kind of headphones, too. The iPhone supports nearly any Bluetooth headphones, including Apple's line of Beats headphones. If you prefer wired headphones other than the EarPods, make sure you get the $9 adapter to plug the standard headphone jack into Apple's Lightning port at the bottom of the iPhone (the iPhone 12 doesn't use USB-C. Maybe the iPhone 13 will?). Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire Does the iPhone 13 Come With AirPods? How to Know if AirPods Are Real What Are AirPods and How Do They Work? How to Connect AirPods to PS4 How to Connect AirPods to PS5 How to Show Battery Percentage on the iPhone 12 How to Update AirPods Firmware How to Use Siri on iPhone 12 New Apple AirPods 3 and Pro 2: Price, Release Date, Specs, and News How to Use Headphones on an iPhone 7 How to Reset iPhone 12 (Restart & Hard Reset) How to Connect Apple AirPods to iPhone and iPad 9 Ways to Fix It When AirPods Are Too Quiet How to Use Headphones on an iPhone 8 How to Charge an iPhone 12 Expert Tested: The 9 Best Wireless Phone Chargers in 2022 Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies