Kind of... 5G is not as widely spread yet and Apple’s own 5G implementation makes it useless (not functioning) with dual-SIM iPhones. They could have easily waited for another year, IMO.
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iPhone 12 Pro Reviews: New Design and Camera Improvements More Compelling During Early Days of 5G
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Kind of... 5G is not as widely spread yet and Apple’s own 5G implementation makes it useless (not functioning) with dual-SIM iPhones. They could have easily waited for another year, IMO.
I love photography and I have a heavy and big Canon 6D DSLR
I'm so pumped to the the iphone 12 pro Max. The new camera system seems so good on the Pro and with the bigger sensor on the Max I can't wait. This is going to be an awesome change for me going from iphone 7.
This year I'm not even taking my big heady DSLR camera to my trip to Brazil, only taking my new iPhone 12 pro Max
I'm so pumped to the the iphone 12 pro Max. The new camera system seems so good on the Pro and with the bigger sensor on the Max I can't wait. This is going to be an awesome change for me going from iphone 7.
This year I'm not even taking my big heady DSLR camera to my trip to Brazil, only taking my new iPhone 12 pro Max
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Is it me? I don't see these blues as being even close to the same.
Three days ahead of its launch, reviews of the iPhone 12 Pro are in. We've rounded up impressions of the device below.
With the iPhone 12 now featuring an OLED display like Pro models, The Verge's Nilay Patel said the differences between the iPhone 12 and the iPhone 12 Pro are "fundamentally much smaller than last year," when the iPhone 11 still had an LCD. In addition to OLED, both devices also feature a faster A14 Bionic chip, 5G support, and a new flat-edge design.
iPhone 12 Pro in Pacific Blue via The Verge
While the iPhone 12 has an aluminum frame, the iPhone 12 Pro features a more polished stainless steel frame, but Patel notes that it is a fingerprint magnet. His team also managed a tiny nick in the frame of the iPhone while reviewing it. In addition to the more durable Ceramic Shield front cover, Apple told The Verge that the new flat-edge design of iPhone 12 models should also improve drop performance.
Despite rumors suggesting that the iPhone 12 Pro could feature a higher 120Hz refresh rate, the device continues to have a 60Hz display, which Patel said is not very "pro" and is behind virtually every Android phone priced at $700 and up. Overall, though, Patel said the iPhone 12 Pro continues to have an excellent display.
iPhone 12 Pro models sold in the U.S. support ultra-fast mmWave 5G, and to accomodate this, there is a small window on the side of the device that allows mmWave antenna signals to pass through. Apple told The Verge that holding your hand over this window shouldn't affect wireless performance, and Patel said he didn't have any issues during his brief mmWave testing on Verizon's 5G Ultra Wideband network.
Last year, Patel said the iPhone 11 Pro had the best camera system on a smartphone, and he found that the iPhone 12 Pro takes another step forward with improvements to low-light performance, noise reduction, and contrast.
Watch these iPhone 12 Pro camera tests from photographers Peter McKinnon and Andy To:
Patel also shared a detailed overview of the iPhone 12 lineup's ability to record HDR video in Dolby Vision, a feature he described as a "big deal."
TechCrunch's Matthew Panzarino shared several photos shot on the iPhone 12 Pro in his review, providing a closer look at Portrait mode improvements and more.
All in all, The Wall Street Journal's Joanna Stern said the iPhone 12 lineup represents "one of the biggest iPhone upgrades in years, no thanks to the 5G connectivity, but because of its fabulous-to-hold design and substantial camera improvements."
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iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro pre-orders began last week, and the devices will be available starting this Friday. iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12 Pro Max pre-orders begin Friday, November 6, and reviews of those devices are not out yet.
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Other than the cameras and 5G radio, what can the iPhone 12 Pro do that my iPhone X can’t? I’m trying to be open minded to an upgrade, but I can’t find a reason to.
I was going to say the same thing about the NYC video. I really enjoyed it. I'm from just south of Philly and used to make 2-3 trips a year to NYC. Missed 2 years in a row to illness, and this year because of 'Rona (work, health, and a feeling of personal responsibility not to travel for pleasure and possibly spread the disease).
I'm hoping to make it up sometime next spring. Fingers crossed, maybe I can make my own videos when we go. For now, it'll have to be the beach.
But it was a really good video, if anyone skipped it it's worth your time.
there is no real reason to upgrade, put your money back your pocket!
Coming from an 11PM, I was undecided about whether to get the 12P or PM. After reading the reviews, I am actually glad I waited to order the PM. I do not see much of an improvement and I am not willing to take a such a hit on battery life. What is the purpose of getting a smaller phone if I might have to carry an additional battery with me when I go out?
The reviewer might have over-post processed the photos and changed the color. That's the only explanation I can think off. The official photo must be closer to the reality.
Look at an iPad Pro with ProMotion. Use it for 10 minutes. Scroll through some webpages, swipe through apps, etc. Then go into the settings and Limit Frame Rate back down to 60 fps. If you don't notice a difference, then ProMotion isn't for you. If you do, like me, you will begin to appreciate its value. Really smooth content.
Go get a circa 2017 iPad Pro or newer and play around with it a bit. If you can't tell the difference then it won't matter for you. I'm very sensitive to refresh rate and the iPP's screens since 2017 are still a better experience for me as the screens are so much smoother when scrolling.
The phones are much lighter due to flat glass and metal design vs curved glass design. That is a big deal.
But touchid in the button is the missing feature for me. MyiPhone 8+ shall soldier on.
But touchid in the button is the missing feature for me. MyiPhone 8+ shall soldier on.
That says more about the quality of your long lasting iphone than it does about anything else...
Unfortunately it looks like Apple is using the same sensors on new iPhone 12 pro as with the iPhone 11 pro. The only real improvement seems to be the software correction of distortion on ultra-wide lens which brings me to question: why dont they add the same software correction to the iPhone 11? Computationally distortion is easy to fix.
hopefully the next year Apple will catch the competition and improve the sensors also on other models, not just main camera on pro max.
hopefully the next year Apple will catch the competition and improve the sensors also on other models, not just main camera on pro max.
I'm glad I got the graphite after seeing the blue videos
Surprise surprise, gushing reviews from the usual suspects. Been the same story for every new iPhone that's ever come out.
Let me guess what the iPhone 13 reviews will be ...
Let me guess what the iPhone 13 reviews will be ...
I’m not sure about that. I really notice the difference between my iPad Pro 2018 and my iPad Air 3. Maybe it’s more noticeable on a bigger screen, and less so on a phone.
120hz is better for watching video...movies as you get smoother looking picture. It is "refreshing" the image on the screen 120 times per second as opposed to 60 times per second. Downside is that it uses more power...shorter battery life between charges unless you increase the battery size (capacity)...bigger device.
Wouldn't most videos i.e. movies still display at 60fps as that is the framerate of their release?