iPhone 12 iPhone Mini First Impressions

[JM]

Is there a way to go back to a previous wallpaper?

I had been using one of the defaults I really like for the past year or two and I just decided to try out one of the new ones.

But now it appears that default I had been using is no longer on the wallpaper list, so I’m not sure if I can get back to it.

Have to search the internet.... do a search for "iOS 9 (or 10 or 11, etc.) wallpapers)

this has always been my favorite site to get the official iOS wallpapers.

iOS 13 and macOS Catalina wallpapers

Download the new iOS 13 and macOS Catalina wallpapers as well as the background used for the new Mac Pro XDR monitor.

www.idownloadblog.com

 

[asleep]

Anyone coming from an SE? Worried that the mini will be too big. The screen's bigger than a 6.

Definitely significantly more reach required going from the SE1 to the Mini, especially up. But not that much more from the iPhone 8 I have (SE2 chassis). So far so good for me, because I think I mostly acclimated to the 8.

There’s still nothing like SE1 chassis though, but battery wouldn’t be realistic.

 

[Soondae]

I have enjoyed this thread so I thought I'd share my thoughts; I started with a 4S (enjoyed it) then went to a 6 (I loved the screen size and light weight). Then upgraded to the X and immediately disliked the increase in size and weight. It was unruly to carry in my cargo pockets. However stuck with it as the screen was nice and I like Face ID. I thought about going to the SE2 after release but couldn't handle looking at that small screen with the huge black borders. Then this 12 mini is released and I am so happy to return to the form factor of my 6, mini is slightly smaller than the 6 with larger display and 6 grams more in weight. Perfect! And the 12's faceID is so much faster than the X. If only it had a telephoto camera....

 

[ugahairydawgs]

I returned mine yesterday, not because I didn't like it, I did mostly, but my on-again off-again hatred of iOS won out, then I read a thread about it still being USB 2.0, then another article about Apple (and many others) trying to water down the legislation against using slave labor in China (Uighurs among others) and I found that pretty disturbing.

I tend to be more of an Android user but go back and forth, still have my 100%-battery SE 1st gen running Home Sharing admin for my family, but I just took delivery of a Pixel 5 today thinking that would be the more practical, ethical alternative to the IP12, but the damn thing was perhaps the most underwhelming unboxing and setup I've ever had...phone was reset, packed up, and RMA'd within an hour haha!

I'm a gadget sucker like everyone else but have become a bit more discerning and environmentally conscious the last few years so I think I'll stick with my (used) Oneplus 7T and (refurbed) 18-month old Pixel 3 that they tell me is hopelessly obsolete (total crock of ****, it runs faster than the brand new 5!).

Yes I'm absolutely as guilty as the next person but am attempting to become more responsible by curtailing unnecessary new tech and/or buying used/refurbed when available.

/rant

Could you please post a link to the USB 2 speed test and the claim of attempting to water down legislation against Uiguhurs? Thanks.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1330205735934955523

https://twitter.com/x/status/1330217958203854851

 

[hr10]

2 days into mini, battery not as good but will give it another few days as it might be downloading in the background. I am still undecided to keep this or go with the 12 pro, I am missing the extra camera and ram.

One of the most surprising things that I don’t see mentioning is apps haven’t been updated yet to make it fit the screen fully. Even the Apple store app not updated yet. Anyone having issue with some apps as well?

 

[scgf]

One of the most surprising things that I don’t see mentioning is apps haven’t been updated yet to make it fit the screen fully. Even the Apple store app not updated yet. Anyone having issue with some apps as well?

Only when I have zoom enabled.

 

[1rottenapple]

I was at Best Buy and target today and they had the iPhone mini. I LOVE IT! As a 12 Max user I love the mini's design. It is 1/3 the size of my Max. Maybe when the price goes down I'd love to have a small phone as my second phone.

 

[hr10]

Only when I have zoom enabled.

just tested and that’s right
Its strange not all the apps having this issue when zoom enabled

 

[Sagnet]

I am missing the extra ram.

How so?

 

[jakja83]

Have the 11 and was just longing for a smaller device. 12 mini seems pretty much spot on for me.

After using it a couple of days it is actually going back.

- Size is great.
- Battery life ok
- Feel in pocket is fantastic compared to the heavy 11.

Why sending back?
- Yellowish screen is a downer. Contrast is great though and the 11 look a bit un-contrasty and slightly pale compared to it. Picture quality is better on the 12 mini when compared head to head.
- Not much of an upgrade otherwise, 11 is still zipping through anything. Camera is not noticeably better to the point of it being important.
- 11s battery life is a lot better.
- Even though 12 minis screen is a bit better in some respects, the yellow tone, limited viewing angles puts me a bit off.
- And sending it back saves me 250 bucks compared to selling 11 and keeping it.

Will see how 13 mini does next year. 11 is also a great phone still.

Follow up!

Sick of the big iPhone 11. Ordered a second 12 mini since a lot of people love it.

Screen on this unit is a lot better, great screen. Only at extreme angles yellowish, not any angle one would use a phone at.

I sold my 11 a couple of days ago and have used iPhone 5S for 3 days. It is incredibly slow to use by now, the 12 mini felt like "greased lightning" in comparison.

Will keep this unit! I also got a superb price for the used 11. Only 40 dollars less than BF-pricing on a new one.

 

[1rottenapple]

Follow up!

Sick of the big iPhone 11. Ordered a second 12 mini since a lot of people love it.

Screen on this unit is a lot better, great screen. Only at extreme angles yellowish, not any angle one would use a phone at.

I sold my 11 a couple of days ago and have used iPhone 5S for 3 days. It is incredibly slow to use by now, the 12 mini felt like "greased lightning" in comparison.

Will keep this unit! I also got a superb price for the used 11. Only 40 dollars less than BF-pricing on a new one.

great phone. After demoing the phone at Best Buy I ended up buying a black mini, then returned it and bought the blue mini. Way more comfortable then the 12 Max that I returned. It doesn't consume my pocket and you forget about the phone unlike the ever present Max.

 

[Apple_Robert]

great phone. After demoing the phone at Best Buy I ended up buying a black mini, then returned it and bought the blue mini. Way more comfortable then the 12 Max. It doesn't consume my pocket and you forget about the phone unlike the ever present Max.

I haven’t been this pleased with an iPhone since the 4s. It is so easy to take out of the Apple sleeve and hold when using. And it is nice to be able to enjoy the blue mini color for once, instead of hiding it away in a Apple leather case all the time.

 

[NM08SRT8]

11 Pro max, to a 12 Pro, now to a 12 Mini and I love it. When I picked up my 5s while owning the 12 Pro, I was upset I didn’t get the mini because I LOVE the size of the 5s. I’ll keep this phone and lay it off early and enjoy it until the next phone comes out.