Ives told Business Insider that this 4G-only variant could launch around February, and would be cheaper than 5G iPhone 12 models, with a price around $800
Well he was $130 wrong on the 2nd statement (for unlocked, SIM free which I've been buying for several years).He added that the 5G iPhone 12 models are unlikely to be more expensive than the current prices of iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro, despite the additional connectivity features.
Which gives me little faith that the 1st statement will happen.