Users will receive their iPhone 12s starting Friday. Some American media outlets have already tested the device. The iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro are the first to be released. The 5.4-inch mini version and the 6.7-inch iPhone 12 Pro Max will have to wait a little longer. Here are the specifications of these iPhones, as well as their advantages and disadvantages from the perspective of American media.
iPhone 12 configurations
The iPhone 12 Pro has a storage capacity ranging from 128GB to 512GB and measures 146.7mm x 71.5mm x 7.4mm, weighing 187g. The standard version has the same dimensions but a storage capacity ranging from 64GB to 256GB and weighs 162g. Both the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro have a 6.1-inch . The iPhone 12 has two cameras, while the Pro version has three. They are both 5G compatible . The standard iPhone 12 has an aluminum body, while the Pro version has a stainless steel body.
In terms of display, the two iPhones are roughly equivalent. Both screens feature HDR and True Stone technology. They boast a wide color gamut (P3). The contrast ratio is 2,000,000:1. These phones can reach a maximum brightness of 1200 nits (HDR). The screens have an oleophobic coating that inhibits fingerprints.
For the camera, both iPhone models have a 12-megapixel . They feature an ultra-wide-angle lens (ƒ/2.4) with a 120° field of view. The rear optical zoom is 2x, while the iPhone 12 offers 5x digital zoom. The Pro version boasts up to 6x digital zoom. Both devices feature optical image stabilization. In panorama mode, they can capture up to 63 megapixels. The iPhone 12 models include automatic correction features such as ultra-wide lens correction and red-eye reduction. They offer JPEG and HEIF image formats. In video mode, each phone can record 4K video at 60 fps or Dolby Vision HDR video at 30 fps . Recording is stereo, with output in HEVC or H.264 format.
The operating system is iOS 14. Both iPhones support dual SIM cards: nano-SIM and eSIM, but not micro-SIM. Facial recognition can be enabled on both phones via the TrueDepth camera. The batteries have a capacity of 2775 mAh and support 18W fast charging.
The contents of a box include the iPhone, a USB-C to Lightning cable, EarPods with Lightning connector, and the user manual. Each device also comes with Siri for the usual iPhone voice commands.
The advantages of the iPhone 12 according to American media
CNBC praises the Ceramic Shield glass that protects the screen and makes it four times more resistant to drops than the iPhone 11. The media outlet also appreciates the sleeker design, which makes it even more resistant to drops. The Wall Street Journal agrees, stating that the iPhone 12 should be seen not only as a technological marvel but also as the most beautifully designed phone in recent years.
CNN highlights the photographic quality of the iPhone 12 Pro. It surpasses the iPhone 11 Pro in autofocus speed. It also performs better in Night mode, capturing more detail. TechCrunch agrees with CNN on these points, stating that these improvements are achieved thanks to LiDAR, a feature of the iPhone 12 Pro. Furthermore, computational photography technology is further enhanced by improvements to the Neural Engine and the new ISP. This enables the use of Smart HDR 3 and Deep Fusion across all three cameras.
These iPhones are water resistant . They can operate for 30 minutes underwater at a depth of 6 meters (IP68).
Minor drawbacks of the iPhone 12
Battery life is the main point of criticism in the American media. It's clear that the 5G connection consumes more power. They also noted slight overheating of the device when connected to the mmWave network.
In short, the two iPhones (iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro) are roughly equivalent except for their storage capacity (4GB for the iPhone 12 and 6GB for the iPhone 12 Pro). The Pro version also supports a higher storage capacity (up to 512GB). Furthermore, the Pro version has additional camera features and settings thanks to its third camera, and finally, the materials used in its construction differ. As for price, the iPhone 12 costs around $750 (64GB) while the iPhone 12 Pro is $1,000 (128GB).
