Really? I have the Max and I am considering the upgrade - anyone on the iPhone 10 or earlier would be static
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iPhone 11 vs. iPhone 12 Buyer's Guide
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Damn, I have the same iphone and still works solid but I feel it’s time to upgrade. A power adaptor won’t hold me back. I actually might consider last year models if carriers have BOGO promotions since I need one for my son as well.
One of my friends was going to get the violet iPhone 12! Does not exist! She is so disappointed! LOL!
This is why I’m getting the Pacific Blue 12 Pro Max regardless. Next year it will be replaced by another color!
Can agree to the principle.
But if you have a bunch of power adapters you probable also have several lightning to USB-A cables too for those power bricks?
But at least it's not $200 more than previously. It's just $100 extra, and you get FaceID, larger screen, and more modern look. For many people, the looks of the phone is more important than the chip running inside.
I feel like the XR is going to be the next 6s, that it will be around for a looong time.
I take my phone when I go running and that makes me want the smallest and lightest phone possible. The size and weight of my iPhone 6 was perfect. The iPhone X size was too big, but you had to go to that size to get the edge-to-edge OLED screen, the dual cameras and Face ID. The new iPhone 12 mini provides all of those in a smaller package. Now the smallest phone is better in every way, with no compromise on performance.
That's obvious point, but not strong enough to make real case here. Why? Because some years you have really good features to price ratio than others. What are the selling points of this year? Yeah the new design is here (we'll have it for another 3-4 years, so brace yourself about it), Oled screens across the lineup, yes (that's maybe the only new thing). 5G that you barely will use but you'll pay extra 50-100$ to help them actually build it; The "better" battery they even didn't brat about anything or the cameras on the regular ones. Remember how every year we hear how AXX chip is x?? something faster than the previous gen, this year A14 is not that fast from A13, the main difference is 7 to 5 nm process. Overal i don't see the prices justify over what they offer. But yet again, if someone wants to buy the new iPhones, he doesn't need real reason not to, it's just matter of personal considerations. I just think if you really care about what you buy aka the power of the consumer, you'll want better value for the money.
Happy with 11 Pro and I think I will remain for a while . But if for any reason I would have to buy a new phone in the near future, 12 Mini is the absolute winner - I really miss the more comfortable smaller size, option to introduce Mini version was a good idea. 12 Mini Pro would also be a winner, IMO.
. But if for any reason I would have to buy a new phone in the near future, 12 Mini is the absolute winner - I really miss the more comfortable smaller size, option to introduce Mini version was a good idea. 12 Mini Pro would also be a winner, IMO.No Media has picked up on it yet.
1. Qualcomm Vs Intel Modem. - It would be Qualcomm X55, and even if you are only on 4G plan the Qualcomm Modem will still be better than Intel.
2. 4X4 MIMO, which was only available on iPhone 11 Pro last year, is now on iPhone 12 as well. This is again a big improvement even if you are only on 4G.
1. Qualcomm Vs Intel Modem. - It would be Qualcomm X55, and even if you are only on 4G plan the Qualcomm Modem will still be better than Intel.
2. 4X4 MIMO, which was only available on iPhone 11 Pro last year, is now on iPhone 12 as well. This is again a big improvement even if you are only on 4G.
If anyone cares I am not upgrading my X. Patiently waiting for notch-less [not SE] iPhone Pro model. I remember when I first saw X, had to have it coming from 7plus. With these I don't feel that.
Save your money, no point in getting this upgrade... wait for notchless fingerprint under screen phone using Microled.
iPhone 12 will be least purchased phone.
IF you have to upgrade.. get a iPhone X at amazing prices now.
iPhone 12 will be least purchased phone.
IF you have to upgrade.. get a iPhone X at amazing prices now.
Amazing how times change , iPhone 12 mini as big a screen as an 8 plus from just a few years ago
Crazy 😜
Crazy 😜
My routine so far is to buy the cheapest model of the cheapest (but latest) phone every 3 years. I went from the 6S to the 11, and will hence probably get the 14 if they call it that. I still use my 6S as a backup phone and to track bike rides, although the battery isn't the best and I need to be careful which apps I install as it only has 16GB. It's running iOS 14.2 well.
I've been lucky in that I've always managed to hold on a few weeks after launch to catch some kind of sale. Usually Black Friday, despite the fact hardly anyone here in Europe knows why it's called that
I've been lucky in that I've always managed to hold on a few weeks after launch to catch some kind of sale. Usually Black Friday, despite the fact hardly anyone here in Europe knows why it's called that
"Water resistant to a depth of two metres vs six metres for up to 30 minutes"
Genuine question: what difference will this actually make to anyone in real-life? Is the 12 actually any more resistant to water penetration than the 11? Will there be any change to the warranty conditions?
The simple fact is that iPhones are not waterproof and water damage of any kind is not covered under warranty. I know this from bitter experience when my 11 month old iPhone XS Max completely died after being accidentally dropped into a sink of cold water for approx 2 seconds. This is despite it having been advertised as being IP68 which = water resistant to a depth of up to 3m for 30 mins.
Genuine question: what difference will this actually make to anyone in real-life? Is the 12 actually any more resistant to water penetration than the 11? Will there be any change to the warranty conditions?
The simple fact is that iPhones are not waterproof and water damage of any kind is not covered under warranty. I know this from bitter experience when my 11 month old iPhone XS Max completely died after being accidentally dropped into a sink of cold water for approx 2 seconds. This is despite it having been advertised as being IP68 which = water resistant to a depth of up to 3m for 30 mins.
I think 5g will keep evolving for quite a few years yet. Prob need at least 3 more years before you wouldn’t need an upgrade from a 5g perspective . Next years modems will be better and more energy efficient but that likely to be a recurrent trend for quite a few years IMO
My wife has the iPhone 6 (4.7" screen), she's in no particular hurry to upgrade but I'm suggesting to her that she gets the iPhone 12 Mini which is both slightly physically smaller, yet with a bigger 5.4" screen.
This is definitely not a year to upgrade if you’re using an 11 Pro. I’m in the same boat as well. But if I had an 11 or any non-X style non-OLED iPhone, I would upgrade. The 11 to 12 would be significant with the new OLED display alone going from the 326ppi LCD to the 460ppi OLED.
Looks pretty nice to me. Personally I'd try it out in person before making a decision.
I'm more curious about the "hand feel" of the iPhone 12 models, however. My iPhone 5 was a nice phone, but it always felt kind of sharp and slightly awkward to hold compared to subsequent models with their smoother, subtly rounded edges. I wonder if the new design has improved on this?
One thing to consider here is the 12 Pro has a stainless steel band compared to the aluminium band on the 12. They may well have improved things, but back in the day I found that the aluminium edges of the 5, 6s, etc scratched very easily compared to the stainless steel band on my X, which has held up very well.