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First Impressions From New iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12 Pro Max Owners
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Both True Tone & night shift off @ max brightness. #ffffff image zoomed in and there’s a clear difference.
Just a bit confused. Really well made phone otherwise so bit of a frustrating issue.
I’ve done a temporary workaround with Color Filters in accessibility settings ... until Apple Stores reopen in the UK where I can test against a display unit and return if needed.
That didn't take too long. My mini sucked up all the data from my old iPhone 8. It took about a half-hour total to get everything set up. I'm really impressed with FaceID; it's extremely fast. It'll be interesting to see if I can still use Apple Pay. I tried putting on a mask and that does kill FaceID. So Apple Pay will be a bit more tedious because I'll have to enter my passcode for any transaction in a store.
that's been true all along (no faceid with a mask); a nuisance in stores (but it is what it is). took 20 minutes for my XS to transfer to the mini (then some time for all my non-apple apps to download to the new phone).
but the phone-to-phone thing is nice, first time i've used it.
Got my silver 12 Pro Max and the setup was mostly painless, upgrading from my 11PM.
One thing I notice on my home screen is how there is more unused space towards the bottom of the screen. I like having blank space on the screen, but I think Apple could have given the option more equally spread app icons out. I do really dig the square edge design, something I have missed since the iPhone 4 and 5, which were my favorites. Seeing the 12PM next to my old 11PM, the 12 just feels modern, even though it is taking cues from the past.
One thing I notice on my home screen is how there is more unused space towards the bottom of the screen. I like having blank space on the screen, but I think Apple could have given the option more equally spread app icons out. I do really dig the square edge design, something I have missed since the iPhone 4 and 5, which were my favorites. Seeing the 12PM next to my old 11PM, the 12 just feels modern, even though it is taking cues from the past.
My OCD is making my skin crawl at that many unanswered / actioned notifications. Do something please
I just got my iPhone 12 Pro Max and I notice it has the same yellow. I’m upgrading from a iPhone XS Max and there is a huge difference. I noticed while transferring my data. I hope they can fix this
Excellent! Thank you! I’m still debating upgrading! How’s the camera? Comparing to the XS Max?
Settings/ Display & Brightness/ Display Zoom/ Zoomed will take care of that
Exactly my impression (same upgrade path).
I feel Apple have cheated a bit here: specs claim the 12PM is slightly thinner than 11PM and I was looking fwd to that. Yet the camera bump is noticeably thicker, probably to accomodate the improved optics/LIDAR etc.
I have both with Apple’s clear case and - since it has to fit that bump, the 12PM is really noticeably thicker than the 11PM, to the point that it feels a bit like a brick. At this point, the 11PM feels more comfortable to me...
My buddy just got a 12 Pro and the square edges make it much nicer to hold. Otherwise, it looks identical in every way but a slightly bigger display. Only thing I noticed that looks bad is the stainless on his graphite looks chromed. Makes it look cheaper than the SS on the X to 11 Pros.
Can you not fill the unused space with widgets etc?
Waiting on my Max delivery today.
I am having the same experience with the apple silicon case. This phone is heavy and big and I am coming from an 11PM, I am seriously considering exchanging this for a pro and taking the loss of battery life.
I wish they didn't anodize the aluminum sides on the Mini. That coloring is going to get scratched up quickly. It should have just been kept silver.
Max pro is huge. Coming from 11 max. Wish there was a 12 mini (pro)
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Unfortunately, some apps still aren't optimized for the zoomed display.Settings/ Display & Brightness/ Display Zoom/ Zoomed will take care of that
