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iPhone 11 vs. iPhone 12 Buyer's Guide

I’m pretty compelled by MagSafe and even better sealing. Not completely sold yet, but we’ll see. I think having a magnetic back opens up the potential for some really cool accessories.
 
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Great comparison; the 12 is definitely a worthy upgrade from the 11 especially in the display department. Would like to see a similar write up for 12 vs 12 pro.
 
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Adam-Jobs said:
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.
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This is exactly where I'm at. At a loss and do not know which phone to get. I'd need to get a 256GB device. I calculated, and the price difference between the iPhone 12 256GB & iPhone 12 Pro 256GB is $131. Which is nothing, BUT weight is very important to me. I know due to the stainless steel, the 12 Pro will be heavier. But for $131 I could get an iPhone that will be a lot more durable than the aluminum on the 12. Does anyone happen to know if the 12 & 12 Pro are the same thickness?
 
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When I see the new MagSafe Charger, I think it's the beginning for the transition to future port-less iPhones, what do you think?

MagSafe Charger - Apple

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Will keep my 7 Plus for another year,
but will buy iPhone 12 or 12 Pro for my wife!
Also thats a great comparison , thank you.
 
Still laughing at "new squared-off industrial design", it's the goddam iPhone 4 with much better guts and screen.

Even so, I'm glad about that, Steve would be happy too ! Looks like an apple product again.

I'm due an upgrade, OLED screen bothers me a little though.
 
If Apple had worked a little harder to add mask friendly in-screen, back side or power button Touch ID and remove the notch it would've pushed me off the fence to get the 12 Pro or Max.
 
Vanilla Face said:
I’m still using an iPhone 7 Plus. I use my phone all the time (way too much). It still does everything I want it to do, but I was considering upgrading anyway. It’s pretty disappointing they don’t include the power adapter in the box. Yeah, I have a bunch of power adapters, but I don’t have any usb-c adapters. I’m going to pass on the new phone this year out of principle.
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you do realise you can still use your iPhone 7 charger with the 12? There is nothing forcing you to use the USB-C to lightning cable.
 
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imola.zhp said:
These articles perplex me sometimes...

Scenario 1 - Person upgrading from iPhone 11 to iPhone 12
These people don't need to know the differences, they upgrade every year. We all have that friend that posts their newest latest and greatest iPhone to (insert social media outlet here).

Scenario 2 - Person upgrading from iPhone XS (or older) to iPhone 11 or iPhone 12
The majority of people in this category will get the latest iPhone and call it a day for another 2+ years. This article really only helps a very small subset of these people that want to save money and buy the 11 over the 12.

What might be more helpful is a comparison of iPhone X or XS to 12 for those people (like me) that finance a phone for 24 months and then trade it in once purchased. I was able to make this comparison on Apple's website and have decided to keep my XS for another year. It was $1100 plus tax (256gb) two years ago and the trade in value is $300.
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at&t will give me $800 over 30 months
 
skywalkerr69 said:
I hate how 5G is a selling point when it’s at least 4 years away from being mainstream.
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Fortunately for us, the world of technology doesn’t revolve around one country or location. Here in Western Australia there is 5G coverage all over my city. I use a 5G home broadband modem for my day to day internet access. And will be able to benefit immediately.
 
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Sorry If I missed it but why isn't there a main comparison between 12 and 12 pro? I mean its going to truly define the purchase for people.

Personally going for the 12, as I am not a pro photographer, therefore don't need the extra Camera, LiDAR or Extra software to process RAW images/videos and I'll plug in if needed for those extra 2 hours of battery life the 12 pro offers.

Real iPhones this year are: iPhone 12 Mini, iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro Max....I cannot see how Apple will sell that many 12 Pro models this year and next.

Am I missing anything else?
 
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diarbyrag said:
Still laughing at "new squared-off industrial design", it's the goddam iPhone 4 with much better guts and screen.

Even so, I'm glad about that, Steve would be happy too ! Looks like an apple product again.

I'm due an upgrade, OLED screen bothers me a little though.
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Not to worry, people will get tired of the squared off design in 4-5 years, and by 2025 the rounded edges of 2014’s iPhone 6 will be back in style.
 
Haven't been a fan of Apple's phone designs for a while, but I do kinda like the 12 - the merging of the iPhone5 edge design (which was class) with the more recent steampunk/borg optic styling actually seems to come together quite well. Sweet.
 
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jjohnstonjr said:
Keeping my 11 Pro Max. Personally I don’t see the benefit of going to the 12 Pro Max. To me this year is just a S series year. Maybe next year they’ll come out with something really exciting.
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The changed the body and the screen sizes, not an S update. The 11/11 Pro was an S update, mostly internal upgrades and more "S"peed.
 
Last year Apple really knocked it out of the park with the iPhone 11 and SE. I thought the 12 would be like the old S models with the weak minor specs. Not this year! The 12 moves way beyond the 11.
 
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The MagSafe concept was interesting but other than that, there weren't any must have features in the iPhone 12 unless your life revolves around your phone use. If they had the bokeh/ portrait mode/ depth of field while recording video that would be a reason to buy.

I ended up buying the iPhone 11 as it's a good upgrade from my iPhone 6. Still, $1000 (CDN) for a phone? It's a tough pill to swallow even if I have the money.
 
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