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Four new ones Apple introduced iPhones. We show you which accessories are best for iPhone 12, 12 Mini, 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max is suitable. It starts from 5 euros.

Apple has on 13. October 2020 presented its new iPhones. A long-awaited mini model is also included. In terms of price, the smartphones are between 512 and 1120 Euro – typical for Apple are not bargains.

If you want to get an iPhone as cheaply as possible, you will find in our contribution: This is how quickly the new models become cheaper corresponding options. In this post we show which accessories are best for the four new models.

Overview: iPhone – 12 – Models The iPhone 12 Mini is the cheapest and smallest model. It comes with a 5.4-inch display – that’s small, but still bigger than the current iPhone SE 2020. The iPhone 12 has a 6.1 inch display. When it comes to memory, however, there are no differences: 64 to 256 GByte memory should be offered by the models, plus 4 GByte RAM. 5G is also included in the cheapest devices, a third camera lens is not – it is only available from the iPhone 12 Per. The prices for the two models are 876 and 876 Euros in the smallest memory configuration; black, white, red, blue and green are available as colors.

The iPhone 12 Per will also have a 6.1 inch display on the iPhone 12 Per Max the screen has even grown to 6.7 inches. The memory equipment is also growing: Pro and Pro Max have 6 GB of RAM and 128 to 512 GByte internal memory, which of course, as always, cannot be expanded. In addition, both Pro models master 5G and have triple cameras with up to 64 Megapixels. Both models have the LiDaR (Light Detection and Ranging) sensor similar to a ToF (Time of Flight) sensor, which is used for artificial bokeh and distance measurement, among other things. The prices of the smallest memory versions are 1120 and 1218 Euro, the colors are gold, Silver, graphite and blue available. In contrast to iPhone 12 Mini and 12 is the frame at 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max made of stainless steel and not aluminum.

Sizes of the iPhone – 12 – models from left: iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone XS Max (reference), iPhone 12 / 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Mini covers iPhones are finally getting Magsafe chargers, i.e. charging cables that stick to the end device via magnets. The new iPhone models have Magsafe for wireless charging on the back of the smartphones. IPhone cases have to be optimized accordingly. The Apple cases are compatible with Magsafe.

You can choose from covers in colored silicone or transparent as well as leather cases for credit cards for all models that are stapled to the back of the smartphone. In terms of price, the covers are between 44 and 55 Euro. The silicone case and Magsafe wallet can be combined with one another. There is no leather cover from Apple.

Who is not round 50 Euro to protect his 876 – wants to spend the euro telephone, of course, finds cheaper alternatives. Cases and covers from the Far East that are made very cheaply cost between 5 and 9 euros. Of course, they also prevent damage in the event of falls and protect against scratches on the back, but experience has shown that they only last a limited time – after a few months it is usually over.

The compromise between as cheap and good as possible is offered by third-party brands. For example, we looked at Pitaka and Spigen cases. Pitaka (as always) only offers its cases in one design; black-gray carbon look. But the cases are very thin and support wireless charging with Magsafe. In terms of price they are around 50 Euro.

Spigen requests between 16 and 20 Euro. In terms of optics and design, the manufacturer offers a lot: Cases with reinforced edges, with transparent silicone or with an integrated stand are part of the fixed portfolio. The Spigen cases can also last a smartphone lifetime – two to three years.

Display protection Ceramic Shield is Apple’s new display glass, which is four times better than the glass of the iPhone 11 should protect. But what does that mean? The Ceramic Shield is roughly comparable to the current Gorilla Glass Victus, which is used in Samsung smartphones. That protects well against scratches, but if the iPhone 11 but falls on curb pavement, there will also be unsightly cracks in the glass. A repair by Apple is available for around 200 to 350 euros. That’s quite expensive. Replacing it yourself with spare parts from iFixit & Co. is not much cheaper as our article on Display, Battery & Co .: iPhone repair shows.

So it is worth using the additional screen protector. We generally recommend armored glass here. Compared to plastic sheeting, this not only protects against scratches, but also against cracks if you fall. The glasses are priced between 7 and 20 Euro. We recommend paying attention to models that come with a template when buying. This simplifies the installation many times over – one example is the two-pack from Spigen for iPhone 12 and 12 Pro for good 14 Euro.

Charging stations With Magsafe charging cables and stations, Apple is providing a wide range of new accessories. The original Magsafe cable costs around 30 Euro (message on heise online). Apple’s own charging station or counterparts from Apple-related manufacturers such as Belkin will probably 100 cost euros and more.

Apple also creates a problem for customers with Magsafe: Because during Magsafe loaders up to 15 watts to supply the iPhone with juice, only 7.5 watts are possible with the Qi standard (link to apple.de). This means that the charging process takes significantly longer. Accordingly, we can offer the products from our post: The best Qi chargers 1218 also only conditionally for the iPhone – 12 – Recommend models; they just load more slowly. The powerful charging stations already start here 16 Euro. At Apple you pay well twice and only get a Magsafe cable.

Power banks If you don’t have a power outlet nearby, you need a power bank to run it iPhone to charge. As with the charging stations, the following also applies here: Qi power banks are only partially suitable for the four iPhone 12. In terms of price, it goes here for 4000 mAh but at least at 12 Euros going on as we do in the article: Qi power banks from 10 show euros.

If you are looking for a power bank with additional functions, you will find in our article: Power banks with solar cells some good products. Here we tried the Xlayer Powerbank Plus Solar with 20000 mAh. That should run for d five to six charging cycles are sufficient. The integrated solar cell also provides a little more juice – a full charge with the power of the sun is not possible in a few hours.

Headphones The Apple Airpods Pro and Airpods 2nd generation lead our price comparison of the most popular true wireless headphones. Meanwhile, the models also cost significantly less: Airpods Pro are at 195 instead of formerly 279 Euro and Airpods 2nd generation at 125 instead of 140 Euro at the beginning 2020.

If you want to enjoy good music much cheaper, you should check out our article: These headphones are the best in their class. Our test winner in terms of sound is Beoplay E8 from B&O (test report) for just under 90 Euro. In addition to the rich sound, the design and feel impress us.

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