Apple completes the flagship iPhone models 2020. On the introduction of iPhone 11 and 12 Pro in October there will now be a model variant with a smaller 5.4 “display and another model with a 6.7” screen – both sizes were included iPhones not yet. iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12 Pro Max can be changed from Friday to 14 Pre-order the watch, as announced by the manufacturer.

Mini and Max complete the iPhone 12 The iPhone 12 mini has all the functions of the iPhone 12 – from the OLED display to 5G support – with its full-surface 5.4 “display (2340 x 1080 pixels) but at the same time smaller and lighter than Apple’s classic iPhone with home button and 4.7 “display – a form factor that the company in IPhone SE continues to offer its entry-level model. The iPhone 11 mini brings Apple in Germany at prices from just under 780 Euro for the 64 – GByte model in trade, it is on par with the iPhone 11 in the past year. Just like the Pro, it is offered in black, white, blue, green and red (Product Red).

Despite the larger display, the dimensions of the iPhone 12 Pro Max has grown only slightly compared to its predecessor, it is even thinner than the iPhone 11 Pro Max and XS Max. It stands out from the iPhone 12 Pro through its camera system with a new 65 – millimeter telephoto lens, which enables a 2.5x optical zoom. According to Apple, the camera sensor in the Max model is also significantly larger and, for the first time, sensor shift image stabilization is used – here the sensor is moved instead of the lens to stabilize. What the new camera system is ultimately good for and how much it differs in practice from the 12 Pro will be first show tests.

The iPhone 11 Pro Max is from Apple scarce 1220 Euro with 128 GByte storage space available. The sales start of both models follows on 13. November, at this date the delivery should also start.

Detailed tests and purchase advice for the individual iPhone – 12 – models follow in Mac & i issue 6 / 2020. Subscribers will receive the test in advance as a PDF by email. (If you are a subscriber and have not yet received such advance articles, we probably do not yet have your e-mail address. In that case, please contact leserservice@heise.de). The iPhone – 12 – tests also appear on heise +.

HomePod mini is also launched At the same time, Apple’s new HomePod mini can also be pre-ordered from November 6th – a smaller and cheaper alternative the Siri HomePod speaker. The mini version is based on a ball design and is equipped with Apple’s ultra broadband chip U1, which is supposed to improve the interaction with new iPhones. The HomePod mini is available in space gray and white, it costs just under 100 euros from the manufacturer. In trade it should be from 16. November.

(lbe)