I feel like iPhone 11 will still be a big seller for Apple, considering the difference in price to the regular iPhone 12 and the lack of big features to differentiate them for the everyday consumer.
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iPhone 11 vs. iPhone 12 Buyer's Guide
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Darth Tulhu
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For my part, I think the iPhone 11 or the Xr for that matter more that enough for another 2 years.
I prefer rounded edges on the device (even if I also love the old-is-new design), I see no real-world value in MagSafe (even if it's cool) today, I Qi charge my device overnight on a $15 stand, I have a suction cup dash stand that grips the phone hard (in the event of an accident), the old cameras are more than enough for my needs, 5G is not fully baked as an infrastructure, and I really don't go swimming with my phone.
But the only real concern with the new iPhone is OLED burn-in. After 2 years my Note 8 display sucks.
Other than that, if someone is coming from a much older device or coming to iPhone for the first time this is a great time to jump in. Especially if you cycle devices every year or two.
I prefer rounded edges on the device (even if I also love the old-is-new design), I see no real-world value in MagSafe (even if it's cool) today, I Qi charge my device overnight on a $15 stand, I have a suction cup dash stand that grips the phone hard (in the event of an accident), the old cameras are more than enough for my needs, 5G is not fully baked as an infrastructure, and I really don't go swimming with my phone.
But the only real concern with the new iPhone is OLED burn-in. After 2 years my Note 8 display sucks.
Other than that, if someone is coming from a much older device or coming to iPhone for the first time this is a great time to jump in. Especially if you cycle devices every year or two.
I’m more and more likely to go mini. I wish their website allowed me to see all color combinations for case and wallet.
I’m really stuck between the 12 and 12 Pro. I was set on a 12 Pro (coming from an iPhone 7) but I just don’t have a need for the “ultimate camera” they all shared the same screen tech which is predominantly why I’m upgrading. I’ll wait till the reviews.
Is it just me or are there no pictures of the Pro in Pacific Blue that are well lit? Every picture seems to be in low light or half obscured by shadow.
I'm skipping the pro too, a lot to love with the reg 12
Surprised the article left out the 11 Pro.
I think that’s the best buy of the lot if you don’t mind the old design.
I think that’s the best buy of the lot if you don’t mind the old design.
That’s a good comparative analysis. As an owner of the iPhone 11 Pro Max I don’t see enough in the 12 to entice me to jump to it. Not yet anyway.
" In spite of its merits, 5G is only worth it if have an eligible data plan and are in an area with 5G coverage"
^^^maybe - but this year's phones are using the Qualcomm modems with LTE going up to 2 Gbps with 4x4 MIMO
Speedtest is reporting that the regular boring LTE is twice as fast on the new iPhone 12 (as opposed to the iPhone 11) and when you find 5g somewhere is very fast.
So there is some merit if you choose the 5g models.
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^^^maybe - but this year's phones are using the Qualcomm modems with LTE going up to 2 Gbps with 4x4 MIMO
Speedtest is reporting that the regular boring LTE is twice as fast on the new iPhone 12 (as opposed to the iPhone 11) and when you find 5g somewhere is very fast.
So there is some merit if you choose the 5g models.
Early iPhone 12 5G speed tests show how results will vary by carrier and location - 9to5Mac
One of the headlining features of iPhone 12 is its support for 5G connectivity. Ahead of pre-orders beginning on Friday,...
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I am still using an iphone 6. Yes a 6, not a 6s. I only upgrade my phone every 5 years saves a lot of money and My iphone 6 still goes good. Love the 12 and I will most likely get the iphone 12 pro, 512 gb.
I should be good for another 5 years then.
I should be good for another 5 years then.
An iPhone XR is not “low cost” .. it’s less expensive than 12 but it is still a very costly device.
I hate how 5G is a selling point when it’s at least 4 years away from being mainstream.
I am still using a iPhone 6S+. I am going to upgrade to a iPhone 12 Pro Max. I am contemplating going with the upgrade program.
