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iPhone 12 series has broken records of being the phone with the highest ratings. It has acquired so much attention towards it in the 10th month of 2020(October). In fact, a lot of phones and tech experts had started raving about this new Apple release, and that too was not all vague too. After all, it’s an iPhone! We will go through all details and features of the iPhone 12 along with all 4 models it came with through this review. You will then be able to choose which iPhone 12 series model is going home with you this month. This phone has been titled just the perfect piece in phones, and through the following review, we will observe why is that so.
Different iPhone models are released this year, and they are sure to set a new era in the world of Apple phones. They come with 5G inbuilt support, a whole new hardware design, and an even better camera. These are a few major leaps that bring this new release far from iPhone X generation devices. This also isn’t a very new update as well because Apple had already done this before in 2010. In 2010 iPhone 4 and in 2014, iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, were released with a new hardware design.
The only difference with this brand new release is that Apple brought four new products: iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Mini, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPhone 12 Pro Max. If you are not willing to spend much on the new iPhone release but still want to enjoy all the new features, then the iPhone Mini is perfect for you. If you want to get the one that has the newest cameras, then Pro Max will be the ideal one. The other two recent releases, i.e., 12 and 12 Pro, are a lot similar in many ways.
Little introductory features are given below so that you can get a little know-how of this new iPhone.
iPhone 12 & 12 mini:
Likes
- The square-sided hardware
- 5G support for sub-6 and mmWave
- Low-light photos, videos
- MagSafe everything
Dislikes
- $829 price is just a lot for iPhone 12
- Baseline 12 has 64GB of storage
iPhone 12 Pro & 12 Pro Max:
Likes
- Premium fit and finish
- Amazing autofocus for photos, videos
- Solid build quality
- Superfast
Dislikes
- iPhone 12 gives almost similar features, design, and build for a lot less price range
Let’s review each model separately now
iPhone 12 and 12 Mini:
iPhone 12 was recently released on October 13, 2020, was a new edition in the list of iPhones. It is a great model that has powerful features at a greatly affordable price. The other models of 12 are even more expensive and hence make iPhone 12 a lot better option for many.
Size:
It’s an Apple device that is 6.1″ in size and is the next step in the series of Apple phones after iPhone 11. Whereas iPhone 5.4,” known as iPhone Mini, is the size that is the smallest one in the series of Apple phone releases. Not considering the battery and screen size, both these phones, i.e., the 12 and the Mini, are totally the same. The little iPhone 12 mini is the best choice for those who prefer using their phones single-handedly. Every iPhone model released this year comes with the Super Retina XDR OLED Display just for the first time, having an edge to edge look except the notch for Face ID and little bezels in the edges. There is not much difference in the quality of display in the basic 12 models and the higher models.
Resolution:
The phone that is 5.4″ comes with a resolution of pixels of 2,340 x 1,080, while 6.1 inch iPhone 12 carries a resolution of 2532×1170 and 460 pixels per inch. The displays come along with the support of HDR along 1200 nits peak brightness. Vivid colour and true to life images with Wide Color, feedback through Haptic touch. And True Tone matches the colour of the display temp to ambient lighting, which gives the user a more full life and is close to the real viewing experience.
Colours:
There are five different colours in iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12 Blue, Green, Red, White and Black.
Design:
Apple has brought a whole new design of iPhone 12 this year, now introducing new flat edges that give us the departure of the round edges of previous models and match a lot to the iPad Pro version. The front of the iPhone new release is with the protection of the Ceramic Shield cover that also replaces the older cover glass. Apple has stated that the Ceramic Shield is mixed with nano-ceramic crystals and improves drop performance by 4x.
These phones still have glass backs, just like the recent Apple devices that are switching the aerospace-grade aluminium closer with five colours that include blue, red, white, green, and black. Just as the 12 Pro models, the recent release gives IP68 dust and can bear a submersion in water for 30 minutes in 6 meters.
Connectivity:
New iPhone releases made this year have a 5G connectivity for improved downloads and uploads, better gaming experience, high-quality video loading, and better 1080p FaceTime calls. 5G is being used worldwide, but only the US’s devices have mmWave 5G that is super fast at present. In other countries, this model works on Sub-6GHz 5G connectivity. This connectivity option operates in areas where 5G isn’t available.
On the off chance that 5G isn’t available, the Gigabit LTE is supported and also to save the battery life when 5G isn’t in use. In such a case, the Smart Data Mode turns the LTE connection on. iPhone 12 has WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.0, and they also have U1 Ultra Wideband chip so that you get interactivity and spatial awareness with other devices that give U1 features like Homepod Mini.
Camera:
The Dual-Lens Rear Camera is now coming in 12 and 12 mini, using camera technology, and it is the main factor that differentiates the standard models and the new iPhone Pro model. It has a 12-megapixel Ultra-Wide camera with an aperture of f/2.4, a 120-degree field of view, and a focal length of 13mm that is just perfect for landscape shots 13mm focal length that is ideal for landscape shots and to give artistic and unique shots with super wide-angle field view. Apple has also included a lens correction feature that solves out all the distortion caused by super-wide-angle.
This camera is ultra-wide and a standard 12-megapixel camera in a focal length of 26mm and an aperture fo f/1.6 that lets 27% increase light compared with the f/1.8 aperture in the camera of iPhone 11. The brand new 7 element lens is an upgrade of the 12-megapixel lens that was in 11. The 12 models come with a 5X digital zoom and optical zoom out of 2x but not an optical zoom in.
Processor Chip
iPhone 12 and 12 Mini is equipped with a new 5-nanometer A14 Bionic is a 64-bit ARM-based System on a Chip that’s faster and more efficient than the A13 in the previous-generation iPhone models.
There are two high-performance cores in the A14 that are up to 83 per cent faster than the A13 Bionic and six efficiency cores that use up to 50 per cent less power.
the A14-chip has a next-generation Hexa-core version that uses real-time machine learning to power features across the operating system, improving photo-taking, gaming, augmented reality, and more.
Battery life:
iPhone 12 mini has a battery of 2,227mAh, whereas the 12 has a battery of 2,815 mAh. The battery life of 12 is a lot like 12 Pro, and it is giving a 17-hour duration of video playback and 11 hours of loading video playback and audio playback of 65 hours. These devices are faster in charging that is 50% in 30 mins using lightning to USB-C cable and a power adopter with 20W.
In the Box of iphone 12 and iphone 12 mini:
- iPhone 12/12 mini with iOS 14
- USB-C to Lightning Cable
- Documentation
Price for iPhone 12
| $829 (64GB) | INR 79,900 (64GB) |
| $879 (128GB) | INR 84,900 (128GB) |
| $979 (256GB) | INR 94,900 (256GB) |
Price for iPhone 12 mini
| $729 (64GB) | INR 69,900 (64GB) |
| $779 (128GB) | INR 74,900 (128GB) |
| $879 (256GB) | INR 84,900 (256GB) |
iPhone 12 Pro:
iPhone 12 Pro is a better upgrade if you have the stuff to do that would be too much for the camera and CPU. If you loved the size of the iPhone 11 screen, the size of the iPhone 11 screen, then you would love a bigger screen in 12 Pro. This device is still considered a lot for our budgets as it starts from $999 for this memory 128GB of storage and $1099 for 256 GB and $1299 for 512GB.
Size:
The 12 Pro is 5.78 x 2.82 x .29″ in dimensions and 6.66 oz in weight. The 6.1″ display is a better choice for maintaining the small and bigger screen requirements in a single device. This phone is a better upgrade than the iPhone 11 in size.
Resolution:
It’s hard to say that much is changed on the screen side compared to older versions—the Super Retinas XDR OLED technology for display with perfect colour fidelity, brightness, and contrast. And gets the real estate increased to 6.1″ from 5.8″ and a resolution of 2532 x 1170 px for an awesome 457 PPI.
Colors:
There are four different colours in iPhone 12 Pro Silver, Graphite, Gold, Pacific Blue
Design:
After many iPhone releases having a bulky look, the iPhone is now coming in a cutting diet. It is now in a thin body and light in weight as compared to the 11th gen. In a broader view, the look and design of 12 Pro have cut short of dimensions, which is a better improvement. This is a better and fine-looking device. Again, this flat metal frame is a change from the previous look as it doesn’t come in rounded corners. Hence it is considered an even more practical shift for iPhones in some ways. The angular shape makes it more comfortable hold and picks up, and it also falls off of hand that easy, but now it isn’t that comfortable to hold in hand.
Connectivity:
The biggest news in the new Apple phone release is 5G support. This feature is coming in iPhones for the very first time. You will attain all of the basic benefits that you might want to get in a fast network connection. This will have its faster downloads, reduced lagging, streaming speeds, and overall better performance when operated in congested networks. This feature will be perfect in areas where 5G has rolled out. When 5G isn’t available or don’t want to harm the battery life, you can switch it off in a few steps.
Camera:
There are many noticeable improvements made in the new release of the Apple phone this year. The camera system of 12 Pro that is triple is the expectation that people will buy 12 Pro. Another thing to mention is the LiDAR sensor, as this will let you shoot the portrait mode photos even in low light because of the night mode being shifted on. You will also be able to enjoy f/1.6 and a brand new lens with 7 elements. Due to this update, you will be able to get light with a 27% percentage that will reach the sensor and an even better sharpness of images. This Apple device is not only dramatical in design but is also a lot more improved as compared to 11 pro. 11 pro has a Night Mode that is first gen but it isn’t as refined as the one in 12 Pro.
Processor Chip
iPhone 12 Pro is equipped with a new 5-nanometer A14 Bionic is a 64-bit ARM-based System on a Chip that’s faster and more efficient than the A13 in the previous-generation iPhone models.
There are two high-performance cores in the A14 that are up to 83 percent faster than the A13 Bionic and six efficiency cores that use up to 50 percent less power.
the A14-chip has a next-generation Hexa-core version that uses real-time machine learning to power features across the operating system, improving photo-taking, gaming, augmented reality, and more.
Battery life:
This is which is known as the downside of this device. Apple is now bringing the update of the battery capacity reduced on all boards, and we all know it is always a downer. This is done so that the thin profile look of the phone can fit the batteries inside. The 5nm chipset here works just perfectly. It uses a lot less energy for just the same output. It allows this device to have a much better battery life than its predecessor. Combined with the bigger screen, it’s a lot better.
In the Box of iphone 12 Pro:
- iPhone 12 Pro with iOS 14
- USB-C to Lightning Cable
- Documentation
Price for iPhone 12 Pro
| $999 (128GB) | INR 1,19,900 (128GB) |
| $1,099 (256GB) | INR 1,29,900 (256GB) |
| $1,299 (512GB) | INR 1,49,900 (512GB) |
iPhone 12 Pro Max:
iPhone 12 Pro Max is here now with even better sensors of the camera and long-lasting battery life. This Apple phone has memory storage of 128 GB in the cheaper set. It has muted and premium colours. Critics are saying this phone is going to be a more mature phone, but it’s very hard to say that it already has enough to make the users have this upgrade.
Size:
12 Pro Max has a size of 6.68″ and comes in round corners that look just perfect with a curved design and the corners being in the standard rectangle shape. This phone has just the same HDR view display. The Super Retina XDR displays that it has is bigger than any iPhone ever had.
Resolution:
The resolution of 12 Pro Max is an amazing 2778 x 1284 pixels with a crisp image view and a brighter display. The screen of this phone comes with 800 nits of brightness compared to the iPhone 12’s 625 nits.
Colors:
There are four different colours in iPhone 12 Pro Max Silver, Graphite, Gold, Pacific Blue
Design:
The new 12 Pro Max design is now being called the signature Apple look across boards as it has a polished look. Its OLED display, IP68 rating for water resistance, magnetic backings working with MagSafe accessories and chargers, and the ceramic screen has combined up to make 12 Pro Max one of the super perfectly designed phones. The highlight feature is its brightest screen display. This iPhone is in five beautiful colours, i.e., deep blue, minty green, red, black, and white. The vibrant colour choices are sure fun. Apple also gives very familiar colours: grey, gold, silver, and the greyish-blue it calls pacific blue.
Camera:
12 Pro Max has camera settings with a telephoto camera as well and also the ProRAW and Night Mode Portrait feature too. Just as other models released by Apple this year, 12 Pro Max also comes with super wide cameras that capture photos using a wider field view. The third telephoto lens is here to let you have an optical zoom and also to give you an enhanced portrait photo results. Models with telephoto have various apertures that come with f/2.2. It can give a zoom range of 10x and also an optical zoom that is 4x.
Processor Chip
iPhone 12 Pro Max is equipped with a new 5-nanometer A14 Bionic is a 64-bit ARM-based System on a Chip that’s faster and more efficient than the A13 in the previous-generation iPhone models.
There are two high-performance cores in the A14 that are up to 83 percent faster than the A13 Bionic and six efficiency cores that use up to 50 percent less power.
the A14-chip has a next-generation Hexa-core version that uses real-time machine learning to power features across the operating system, improving photo-taking, gaming, augmented reality, and more.
Battery life:
It is expected that the 12 Pro Max will have a bigger battery compared to the rest of the models. But its runtime is still expected to be just like the rest that is of 15 to 17 hours.
In the Box of iphone 12 Pro Max:
- iPhone 12 Pro Max with iOS 14
- USB-C to Lightning Cable
- Documentation
Price for iPhone 12 Pro Max
| $1,099 (128GB) | INR 1,29,900 (128GB) |
| $1,199 (256GB) | INR 1,39,900 (256GB) |
| $1,399 (512GB) | INR 1,59,900 (512GB) |