Full Details of iPhone 12, 12 Mini, 12 Pro, and 12 Pro Max
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Details of iPhone 12: Introducing the new Apple Smartphone in 2020 which is the iPhone 12, the new smartphone comes in four different models which are iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 pro and iPhone 12 pro max, these are the latest apple’s edition of Smartphone which succeed the last year’s iPhone. These devices feature pro designs. Apple seems to have featured the same design of iPhone 5 and 5s on iPhone 12, the iPhone 12 features flat side and sharp corner design, the device is built exceptionally, Here are what you should know about the phone.
When was the iPhone 12 Announced and Released?
The iPhone 12 was announced at its fall event on 13 October 2020, also apple has set a release date for the iPhone 12 and 12 pro to be shipped on October 23 while the iPhone 12 mini and 12 pro max are to ship on November 13. The device will be available to customers in US, UK, Japan, Australia, Germany, China and other countries.
What are the Key Features of the iPhone 12?
The iPhone 12 comes with solid and standard features; here are some of the key features coming with the device:
5G Network: 5G is currently the fastest connectivity; 5G delivers average speed which is twice as fast as 4G. Apple has made it right for their support in 5G networks, and also has gotten a partnership with Verizon which was announced at apple’s event, Verizon announced that 5G would be turning nationwide for the device.
The iPhone 12 5G delivers an advanced experience, it comes with the benefit of allowing you to get a fast download, upload speed, face time in HD and it increases the bandwidth in streaming videos so you could get higher resolution. the device has a Smart Data Mode which allows it to switch from 5G to 4G to save it battery, it can switch back to its normal 5G network.
LIDAR Sensor: The LIDAR Sensor is a depth-sensing technology which is used in augmented reality; the LIDAR sensor comes with the iPhone 12 pro series and has also been featured in other Apple devices like iPad pro 12.9.
Newly Enhanced processor: The iPhone 12 is powered by the latest Apple chipset A14, the A14 bionic enhances the performance of these devices which makes it faster than other mobile devices chipset, the iPhone 12 has a neural engine chip that doubles it cores from 8 to 16, the device comes with a great GPU faster than the earlier models. A14 gives a console gaming experience and it delivers great battery life plus the A14 is capable of performing 11 trillion operations per secs.
The iPhone 12 features IOS 14 which is the latest IOS on Apple devices, the IOS14 helps in delivering a reimagined experience that allows you to customize your home screen and organize the user’s app which makes it easy to navigate.
The New design improves: these devices come featuring a smooth sharp corner and flat edges giving it a solid phone design, it has a ceramic shield that offers better protection on the phone screen preventing it from having scratches and cracks.
The devices come with two charging solution which includes the Mega Safe charger and Mega Safe duo charger, The Mega Safe is an improved wireless charging for a better and efficient power supply, it delivers a unique experience to the iPhone, it gives efficient charge and provides up to 15W power. This device houses a built-in magnet on the back so users could attach accessories such as wireless chargers and car mounts.
Display: Apple seems to have improved in terms of display, the iPhone 12 comes with an improved display and has been switched from LCD to OLED, these devices feature a super Retina XDR display, the device has a high definition of OLED screen that runs edge to edge and also it supports HDR.
iPhone 12 and iPhone 12mini
Design and Display: The devices come with a durable design of 6.1-inch iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini 5.4-inch, it has been the smallest iPhone Apple has produced since the iPhone 5s and also they are the smallest and lightest 5G Smartphone in the world right now, both models feature beautiful design and come with an expansive flat edge-to-edge design with an aluminium enclosure. Plus the device comes having a ceramic shield cover which adds high-temperature crystallization which grows nano-ceramic crystal and improves drop performance by 4x.
The iPhone 12 and 12 mini features a super Retina XDR display for brighter, sharper and immersive viewing experience. Both models have an industrial leading IP86 water resistance up to 6 meters for up to 30 minutes and could protect spills of coffee and liquids.
Operating System: iPhone 12 series comes with the latest Apple A14 Bionic chip, also it is coupled with an advanced dual-camera system, which enables you to get great features in the photograph and you could still get high-quality videos. With the help of IOS14, you could discover timely information at glance right on the home screen page, and you can get enhanced privacy features.
Battery: the iPhone 12 comes with a battery capacity of 2815mAh and the iPhone 12mini has 2227mAh, both devices support fast charging 20W which gives you a full charge in 1hrs.
Camera: the iPhone 12 and 12 mini comes with an advanced camera featuring powerful computation photography features. Both devices come with a dual-camera system featuring an ultra-wide camera plus a new camera. The iPhone 12 and 12 mini-features night mode on all its cameras. With this device camera, you can shoot HDR videos with Dolby vision, it makes it easier for you to capture edit, and share cinema-grade videos natively on the iPhone.
Storage: the iPhone 12 and 12 mini comes with a wide range of storage which includes 64GB, 128GB, and 256GB.
iPhone 12 pro and iPhone 12 pro max
iPhone 12 pro and pro max are the biggest in the models, they feature a larger display and its design in a more premium way, the iPhone 12 pro series come with almost the same design and display as that of the iPhone 12 series, the difference between the iPhone 12 series and pro series is not much.
The iPhone 12 pro series features a stainless steel body design, including graphite, pacific blue, silver, and gold, it comes having a rounded corner curved design with a super retina display, iPhone 12 Pro has a screen size of 6.1 inches and 12 pro max 6.7-inches, it offers high OLED display.
The iPhone 12 pro series comes with a pro camera system with a new sensor-shift OIS which gives you better photo stabilization, it gives a large percent sensor and a fast aperture, also it has an 87% increase in low light performance in taking photos and videos. These devices come with a high storage capacity of 6GB RAM, 128GB/256GB/512GB.
Both devices come having a LIDAR sensor scanner which gives 6x faster autofocus in low light and also delivers more realistic augmented reality. Both devices come having the same industry-leading IP68 rating to withstand water submersion up to 6 meters up to 30 minutes.
iPhone 12 Specs
| iPhone 12 | iPhone 12 Mini | iPhone 12 Pro | iPhone 12 Pro Max | |
| Battery: | 2227mAh | 2815mAh | 2775mAh | 3687mAh |
| Display: | Super Retina XDR display | Super Retina XDR display | Super Retina XDR display | Super Retina XDR display |
| Size: | 5.4 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.7 |
| Protection: | Ceramic glass | Ceramic glass | Ceramic glass | Ceramic glass |
| Gorilla glass: | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Build: | Aluminum frame | Aluminum frame | Stainless steel frame | Stainless steel frame |
| Dimension: | 64.2 x 131.5 x 7.4mm | 71.5 x 146.7 x 7.4mm | 71.5 x 146.7 x 7.4mm | 78.1 x 160.8 x 7.4mm |
| Weight: | 135g | 189g | 189g | 228g |
| Internal: | 64/256/512GB | 64/128/256GB | 128/256/512GB | 128/256/512GB |
| Card slot: | NO | NO | NO | NO |
| Camera: | 12MP wide 12MP ultra wide 12MP front-facing | 12MP wide 12MP ultra wide 12MP front-facing | 12MP wide 12MP ultra wide 12MP front-facing 12MP front-facing | 12MP wide 12MP ultra wide 12MP front-facing 12MP front-facing |
| OS: | OS 14.1 | OS 14.1 | OS 14.1 | OS 14.1 |
| Chipset: | A14 Bionic | A14 Bionic | A14 Bionic | A14 Bionic |
| LIDAR: | NO | NO | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity: | 5G | 5G | 5G | 5G |
| WLAN: | Wi-Fi 802.11 | Wi-Fi 802.11 | Wi-Fi 802.11 | Wi-Fi 802.11 |
| Bluetooth: | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
How Much Does iPhone 12 Cost?
The iPhone 12 comes with a starting price of;
iPhone 12 mini $699
iPhone 12 is $799
iPhone 12 pro $999
iPhone 12 pro max $1099
Note prices are different based on the storage capacity you choose
How to Upgrade to iPhone 12
Do you want to upgrade to the latest iPhone, to do this you would need to find out if you are eligible for a low-cost upgrade program? if you are eligible then you can trade-in your current iPhone to the new iPhone.