This is what i got a few days ago in CT on 4G LTE on T-Mobile! Something seems off with Verizon 5G.
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iPhone 12 Pro iPhone 12 Pro is here! First impressions and photos thread
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This is what i got a few days ago in CT on 4G LTE on T-Mobile! Something seems off with Verizon 5G.
I received my iphone pro 12 today in graphite, coming from an iPhone 11 - i must say.... a bit underwhelmed... it is not the same size as the iPhone 11, I guess I thought the screen would be the same size, its longer and more narrow... basically less of any webpage fits into a frame. so i could only imagine what the mini would look like lol!
So my advise is, if you're on the fence for bigger, go bigger for sure. Don't get me wrong, 12 pro is nice, there is just not a huge "wow" factor, for me. Also dont think the small box was a good idea perhaps, almost makes it seem "cheapened" in a way to be honest.
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So my advise is, if you're on the fence for bigger, go bigger for sure. Don't get me wrong, 12 pro is nice, there is just not a huge "wow" factor, for me. Also dont think the small box was a good idea perhaps, almost makes it seem "cheapened" in a way to be honest.
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Looks good in white!
I don’t think it’s so much a Verizon 5G issue. He said he took that with 5G UW but his phone indicator showed sub-6 5G I was connected to 5G UW through Verizon and saw speeds hit high 700s.
yes a longer and skinner 11 pro i'd say - honestly reminds me of the Samsung phones..! make just takes some getting used to!
Ok so a few things to unpack. I’m coming from an iPhone 7 and have bought an iPhone 12 pro 256gb graphite.
1. The design is incredible. So beautifully made and the colour is nicer than I could have imagined.
2. it’s super snappy. Not just because it’s new but it’s really quick.
3. The 5G is quick. Like whoa!
4. I thought I’d hate the size but because it’s a bit narrower it’s actually very bearable.
5. it’s a well weighted, balanced weight for the size, so it doesn’t feel as heavy as it is.
6. The camera should be number one. I took a photo outside of my house last NIGHT and the photo had detail almost like day time. It was incredible.
7. My battery is so much nicer than the iPhone 7.
HOWEVER !!!!!!
I’m returning mine ASAP.
my screen is dimmer than my wife’s iPhone X. It’s also yellowish.
I went to the Apple store just now, I asked they put it next to another one and wow mine is definitely yellow. At first the lady thought it was my settings so tried all this stuff (True Tone, brightness etc).. she even asked if I had put a screen protector on!
So swapping mine ASAP. They didn’t have stock and to be honest it’s a pain in the back side having to come back out.
1. The design is incredible. So beautifully made and the colour is nicer than I could have imagined.
2. it’s super snappy. Not just because it’s new but it’s really quick.
3. The 5G is quick. Like whoa!
4. I thought I’d hate the size but because it’s a bit narrower it’s actually very bearable.
5. it’s a well weighted, balanced weight for the size, so it doesn’t feel as heavy as it is.
6. The camera should be number one. I took a photo outside of my house last NIGHT and the photo had detail almost like day time. It was incredible.
7. My battery is so much nicer than the iPhone 7.
HOWEVER !!!!!!
I’m returning mine ASAP.
my screen is dimmer than my wife’s iPhone X. It’s also yellowish.
I went to the Apple store just now, I asked they put it next to another one and wow mine is definitely yellow. At first the lady thought it was my settings so tried all this stuff (True Tone, brightness etc).. she even asked if I had put a screen protector on!
So swapping mine ASAP. They didn’t have stock and to be honest it’s a pain in the back side having to come back out.
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I love the pacific blue color. Unfortunately I can’t test out the 5G since I live in the middle of nowhere. I came from the iPhone 11 Pro Max so the weight/size difference is drastic and it’s great. I can actually fit my phone in my pocket again!
This is gold? I can’t even tell...
Far cry from the marketing photos. Would look good with a black skin though! I do like the color of the stainless sides.
First impressions:
- love the shape and feel of it without a case, much better than my 11Pro or x
- not much different than the 11Pro, so the wow factor wasn’t as high this year
- smaller bezels (because of flat sides) and slightly bigger screen is great
- disabled 5G because there is absolutely no coverage where I live...
Now I’m deciding what colour leather case to order for it. Between blue or black right now.
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- love the shape and feel of it without a case, much better than my 11Pro or x
- not much different than the 11Pro, so the wow factor wasn’t as high this year
- smaller bezels (because of flat sides) and slightly bigger screen is great
- disabled 5G because there is absolutely no coverage where I live...
Now I’m deciding what colour leather case to order for it. Between blue or black right now.
Is the 12 the first iPhone since the 2007 OG to have a transition from the front glass to the side bezel without either rubber or plastic between the two hard materials?
3G/S had rubber, 4/S had plastic, 6-11 had plastic. Can’t remember is 5 had plastic or rubber between the glass and aluminum.
The transition straight from glass to stainless steel is very nice on the front of the 12 Pro.
3G/S had rubber, 4/S had plastic, 6-11 had plastic. Can’t remember is 5 had plastic or rubber between the glass and aluminum.
The transition straight from glass to stainless steel is very nice on the front of the 12 Pro.
Congratulations on your new iPhone. Hope you will have a happy time using it.
Would you please tell me whether your 12Pro has the grey color mmWave 5G patch on the side? I am wondering whether only the Verizon phones this patch, or all iPhone 12's sold in US have it.
Once you use the 12Pro for a bit longer, it would be great to hear your thoughts on it, especially the cameras are noticeable better than the 11Pro (except of course the ultra-wide night mode which the 11Pro does not have.
I am currently using a iPhone X and want to upgrade. It is possible I might be able to get a 11Pro at a substantial discount so it would be good to know about your user experience. Thanks!
Glad I’m not the only one. The X looked amazing the first time I saw it, and I liked the 6-8 era phones, but this is on another level. I made an audible gasp when I opened my phone in the store. The frosty white back glass/silver frame combo is amazing. This is my favourite iPhone design ever.
My comments are the same as everyone else, really. I love the design visually, slightly bigger screen, comfier to hold, fantastic camera and video performance, etc etc.
The new wallpapers are pretty damn good. I’m glad there’s a day/night version as well.
The new wallpapers are pretty damn good. I’m glad there’s a day/night version as well.
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Where did you find those wallpapers? I don’t see them on mine. Are you on iOS 14.2 beta?
Yes. I had to update my phone to the 14.2 beta so that I could restore my phone. I guess they’re exclusive to the new phones though because they didn’t show on my iPad/iPhone XS
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Wow, this is not a flattering photo for the gold model. I feel like they made a bigger deal out of the stainless steel frame this year, which does look great in every model it seems, but that is not what I expected the rear of the gold model to look like.
I have what is probably a stupid question: There is no 5G coverage in my area yet, but I do have a 5G SIM ready for when it is available. Is there any disadvantage to me leaving the network settings in "5G Auto"? (Primarily thinking about battery-life here). Should I swap to 4G or leave it as-is?
My thinking is I don't want my phone constantly or intermittently checking for a 5G signal when it will never find one.
My thinking is I don't want my phone constantly or intermittently checking for a 5G signal when it will never find one.