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Apple iPhone 12: teardown video from China exposed

The first videos have now been made in China in which the iPhone 12 is disassembled into its individual parts. It emerged that Apple is using much smaller components in the new generation of its smartphone, both in terms of the loudspeaker and the vibration motors used. Also instead of the Qualcomm X 60 the X 55 – Modem of the semiconductor manufacturer is used. The runtime of the iPhone 12 should be despite the smaller battery (2. mAh) 17 hours. In the iPhone 11 there is a 3rd. 110 – mAh battery. Thanks to the OLED used in the iPhone 12, Apple was also able to reduce the thickness of the display.

The video also shows Apple’s MagSafe system. Among other things, a corresponding charging cradle can be used here. There will also be other products available for the said system. Apple already announced at the keynote that they couldn’t wait to find out which products the third-party providers will offer for the new iPhone in the future 12 will be published.

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Apple already had Intel’s modem division last year accepted. Even if Qualcomm modems are used in the current iPhone generation, the introduction of a corresponding Apple modem should be expected no later than next year. In combination with Silicon, the company ensures that the dependencies on suppliers are continuously reduced.

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Among the essential goods

First benchmarks: 5G drains the iPhone 12 battery faster

5G is not (yet) an energy-saving technology in the iPhone. Initial studies in the USA show that. According to a benchmark by Tom’s Guide the battery of an iPhone 12 is around 20 Emptied percent faster if a connection with the new cellular technology is used. Browsing processes on the web were tested – every 30 seconds a new page was loaded. Both for iPhone 12 and 12 For each, the runtime over 5G was reduced by a good two hours.

Android devices more durable? Apparently Apple’s new Smart Data Mode was not used in the benchmark that automatically switches between 4G LTE and 5G. This can be set in the settings – in addition to 5G, “5G Auto” (apparently Smart Data Mode), pure 4G LTE is also possible. The new iPhones are “one step back” compared to Android models in the list of phones with the longest battery life, according to the conclusion of the benchmark.

Also the battery of the 12 Pro Max smaller than the predecessor Apple has for the iPhone – 11 – models, the direct with the iPhone 11 and 11 Pro are comparable, apparently smaller batteries are installed. So reports MacRumors that something the iPhone 12 Pro Max with its 6.7 inch screen has a capacity of 3687 mAh hours. This is around 7 percent less than the iPhone 11 Pro Max (3969 mAh), although this one has a smaller screen (6, 46 inches).

X 60 would have been more energy-efficient One would actually have expected that Apple would install larger batteries – that 5G would draw more batteries , is widely known. In addition, with the X 55 from Qualcomm, which was produced in the 7 nm process, Apple does not use the very latest 5G cellular chip from the supplier

iPhone 12 teardown reveals Qualcomm X55 5G modem and 2,815 mAh battery

The iPhone 12 and 12 Pro are both officially going on sale starting this Friday. Thanks to a teardown video posted by Century Weifeng Technology, we are getting a close look inside the 6.1-inch iPhone 12 model.

The teardown video compares the iPhone 12 to the iPhone 11 and although there are some similarities in the overall layout of the phone’s build, there are some key differences in the updated design. The logic board is larger than the 11’s, mostly due to the added 5G capabilities that require an extra chip. This 5G modem has been identified as the Qualcomm X55. We’d heard rumors that Apple was going to use the Qualcomm-made modem and as Apple confirmed in the keynote presentation, it ended up going with its own 5G antenna designs, hence the thinner form factor.

Although the logic board is larger, there are a few items that Apple reduced in size to slim the iPhone 12’s overall dimensions. The OLED display assembly is thinner, the Taptic Engine assembly is significantly smaller, and it’s discovered that the iPhone 12’s battery capacity is 15% lower than that of the iPhone 11 at 2,815 mAh. All of this makes the iPhone 12 11% thinner, and 16% lighter than the iPhone 11.

On the back panel, we get a good look at the MagSafe magnetic assembly. The ring is made of entirely of magnets that line up with MagSafe accessories for easily lining up the magnets with the new MagSafe charger.

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French iPhone 12 comes in two boxes to accommodate EarPods

In 2020 Apple took a stand against unnecessary carbon emissions (and spending money on accessory production) and took away the charger and earbuds from the iPhone 12 and 12 Pro retail package, as well as from that of the iPhone 11, SE (2020) and XR. But France requires manufacturers to ship headphones with phones by law, so Apple had to accommodate the EarPods with its iPhones.

But because Apple’s new smaller iPhone retail box is standard across the globe, it packed it inside a bigger box that contains the EarPods. Note that Apple still doesn’t include a charger, just the earbuds.

Big box holds EarPods and new standard small iPhone box

Apple advises its customers to use existing chargers and EarPods, but also sells a new $19/€25 20W wired charger and $39/€45 wireless MagSafe charger and has deducted $10 from the price of EarPods – now $19/€19.

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iPhone 12 and 12 Pro get 20% shorter battery life when on 5G

It was already clear that the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro would lose battery faster when hooked to 5G networks compared to 4G ones, but we didn’t know how much. Well now we sort of do, thanks to Tom’s Guide and their battery test – running a browser script at 150 nits and loading a new web page at 30 second intervals.

Under those conditions the iPhone 12 lasted for 8:25 hours on 5G and 10:23 hours on 4G – that’s around a 20% difference. The iPhone 12 Pro did a little better – 9:06 hours over 5G and 11:24 hours over LTE – again around 20% better. When compared to their respective predecessors over 4G, the iPhone 12 lasted 53 minutes less than the iPhone 11, while the iPhone 12 Pro lasted exactly one hour more than the iPhone 11 Pro.

The Galaxy S20 and S20+ with their larger 4,000mAh and 4,500mAh batteries beat the iPhone 12 and 12 Pro when tested at 60Hz, but lasted less than the pair of iPhones when running the 5G browsing test at their highest 120Hz refresh rate. The Google Pixel 5 and OnePlus 8T both outdid the iPhone 12 duo even at their higher refresh setting (90Hz and 120Hz, respectively).

Table courtesy of Tom’s Guide

The iPhone 12 and 12 Pro sit in the middle of Apple’s new line of iPhones in terms of battery capacity. It would be more interesting to see how the smaller iPhone 12 mini and larger iPhone 12 Pro Max do.

It’s also worth noting that the iPhone 12 series woul

iPhone 12: display repairs more expensive than its predecessor

Apple has reduced its repair prices for iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro released. For damage that is not covered by the one-year guarantee – e.g. by dropping it – the manufacturer currently charges the iPhone 12 292 Euro and thus the same amount that would be paid in the event of a display damage to the iPhone 12 Pro is due.

OLED for the first time also in cheaper iPhones For the first time this year, the non-Pro model relies on an OLED screen that seems largely identical to the Pro series. The repair price is just 100 euros more than the previous iPhone series 11 and XR, in which a significantly lower contrast and lower resolution LC display is used. The switch to OLED has apparently also ensured that the device price of the iPhone 12 compared with its predecessor at the time the introduction of around 100 euros higher – Apple saves USB power supply and cable earphones at the same time.

With the iPhone 11 Pro the repair price remains with 292 Euro to previous iPhone 11 Pro constant, as can be seen from Apple’s overview. Apple has not yet given prices for display damage to the iPhone thereby Apple has not yet given any prices for display damage to the iPhone 410 in the trade. With the iPhone 11 Pro Max screen repairs are currently around 340 Euro to book, it should be similar with the 12 Pro Max.

Prices for iPhone battery replacement and other damage The price for the iPhone battery replacement outside of the warranty period – currently 24 Euro for the top models – also remains unchanged. For “other damage”, such as unwanted destruction by the user, Apple estimates around 565 euros for the iPhone 12 Pro and circa 410 Euro for the iPhone 12, the latter price is also a bit above the iPhone here 11 (just under 410 Euro).

Apple’s prices take into account the current VAT rate reduced by three percentage points in Germany; accordingly, they will rise again slightly at the beginning of the year 2021. With Apple Care +, the manufacturer offers additional insurance for the price of 169 Euro (iPhone 12) or 229 Euro (iPhone 12 per) total 24 Covers months. The customer can

iPhone 12 and 12 Pro: Apple's 5G flagships in the first test

On Friday the sale of the iPhones 11 and 12 Pro in Germany, Apple provided the Mac & i with both devices in advance on Wednesday, which we could try out for a few hours. What is striking about both new iPhones is the angular frame, which is made of aluminum on the iPhone 12 and stainless steel on the Pro. You only notice a difference insofar as steel reflects more.

The iPhone 12 we got the new color blue, which looks like dark blue. The iPhone 12 Pro in the new graphite color looks rather light.

New feel Although the screen of the iPhone 11 Pro is larger than that of the iPhone 11 Pro (6.1 to 5.8 inches), the whole device is only a little larger, as the rounded edges are missing. The iPhone of the same size 12 (without Pro) now has the same high-resolution OLED screen – there were no differences. Compared to the iPhone 11 the iPhone 12 is at same screen size smaller and thinner.

The new blue of the iPhone 12 (left) looks very dark. The also new graphite from the iPhone 12 Pro (right) rather bright.

Both have the camera block on the back out of the housing so that they tilt on the table. A cover that protrudes over the lenses is recommended here. This is advisable anyway, because the glass backs, unlike the fronts, are not hardened with the new “Ceramic Shield” made of transparent ceramic.

Wireless charging MagSafe reports the coupling with the Charger immediately on the lock screen.

Apple also provided us with the new MagSafe Charger, with which you can use the new iPhones with 15 (instead of 7.5) watts wirelessly.

However, the magnets were so weak that the iPhone did not automatically pull itself into the correct position give tactile feedback when you swipe the phone over it.

When the position is reached, which is necessary for the increased charging power, a suitable graphic immediately appears on the lock screen.

Older iPhones are used by the MagSa

Which is the best iPhone? iPhone SE, XR, iPhone 11, 12 or 12 Pro?

(Pocket-lint) – The smartphone market is as crowded as ever – there’s plenty of choice, almost too much in fact.

If you’re reading this feature, you have at least narrowed your options down to Apple’s iPhone. Even that isn’t totally simple, though, with a range of models to choose from.

Apple offers the iPhone SE, the iPhone XR, the iPhone 11, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro and the iPhone 12 Pro Max. With seven options, the big question is which one is the one for you? Let us explain the differences to help you figure out where you should spend your cash.

Quick summary

The iPhone 12 mini is the base model of the most recent range of iPhones, and the smallest in the line up, offering a dual camera, OLED display, aluminium build, five colour options and a processor bump over the older iPhone 11.

The iPhone 12 offers exactly the same hardware and features as the iPhone 12 mini but on a larger scale, with a 6.1-inch display like the iPhone 12 Pro.

The iPhone 12 Pro has the same hardware as the iPhone 12 but it offers a more premium build and a triple rear camera with a few extra camera features compared to the iPhone 12 too.

The iPhone 12 Pro Max is the iPhone that has it all. Its hardware is the same as the iPhone 12 Pro, but it offers a more advanced camera and everything in a larger package with a 6.7-inch OLED display.

The iPhone 11 offers slightly older hardware to the iPhone 12 mini and 12 along with an LCD display over OLED, but it still comes in a good range of colours, offers water and dust resistance and has a dual camera.

The iPhone XR is the entry-level model into the Face ID iPhones with an all-screen front design and Face ID over Touch ID. It has the oldest core hardware of all the current phones offered by Apple though and it offers a single camera on the rear.

The iPhone SE (2020) carries over the design from the iPhone 8 with Touch ID over Face ID, so the display isn’t quite as impressive as the other models in the company’s portfolio. It has the same core hardware as the iPhone 11 models and it has a single camera on the rear.

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Apple iPhone 12 mini

Dimensions: 131.5. x 64.2 x 7.4mm, 135g, IP68 water resistant
Display: 5.4-inch, 2340 x 1080 (476ppi), Haptic Touch, True Tone, HDR
Storage: 64GB, 128GB, 256GB
Battery: Up to 15 hours
Colours: Black, Green, Blue, White, Product(RED)

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The Apple iPhone 12 mini is the smallest iPhone available – smaller than the iPhone SE (2020) despite offering a larger display. It comes with Face ID like the rest of the iPhone 12 models and it features an aluminium body with squarer edges than the iPhone 11 and a ceramic shield front.

There is a dual camera on the rear – like the older iPhone 11 and the larger iPhone 12 – and it comes with Night Mode on the front camera, as well as improvements to Night Mode on the rear too.

Under the hood, the iPhone 12 mini has the A14 chip, which is the same as all the iPhone 12 models. It also has an OLED display with HDR, True Tone and Haptic Touch and it offers MagSafe, though it misses out on a couple of camera features compared to the Pro models.

The iPhone 12 mini is the iPhone to buy if you want some of the latest and greatest features Apple has to offer but in a smaller package.

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Apple iPhone 12

Dimensions: 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.4mm, 164g, IP68 water resistant
Display: 6.1-inch, 2532 x 1170 (460ppi), Haptic Touch, True Tone, HDR
Storage: 64GB, 128GB, 256GB
Battery: Up to 17 hours
Colours: Blue, Green, White, Black, Product(RED)

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The Apple iPhone 12 offers all the same features and hardware as the iPhone 12 mini, but in a larger package. Rather than a 5.4-inch display, it has a 6.1-inch display, which is the same as the iPhone 12 Pro.

It has the same aluminium frame, ceramic shield front and it’s available in the same five colours as the iPhone 12 mini and it comes with the same camera capabilities, with a dual rear camera.

The iPhone 12 is the iPhone to buy if you want most of the latest features and hardware in a larger package than the 12 mini, but you don’t want to pay the extra for the more premium build and additional camera features offered by the iPhone 12 Pro.

Apple iPhone 12 review

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Apple iPhone 12 Pro

Dimensions: 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.4mm, 189g, IP68 water resistant
Display: 6.1-inch, 2532 x 1170 (460ppi), Haptic Touch, True Tone, HDR
Storage: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB
Battery: Up to 17 hours
Colours: Graphite, Gold, Pacific Blue, Silver

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The Apple iPhone 12 Pro is the iPhone with most of the latest and greatest technology from Apple. It’s the direct replacement for the iPhone 11 Pro and it features a stainless steel frame, matte glass rear and a very premium finish with an all-screen design.

An OLED screen dominates the front with Haptic Touch, True Tone and mobile HDR compatibility. Like the iPhone 12, the 12 Pro has the A14 Bionic processor with next-generation neural engine, no headphone jack and it supports wireless charging and fast charging. It also has a waterproof rating of IP68.

A triple-rear camera is present on the iPhone 12 Pro, featuring a wide-angle, ultra-wide-angle and telephoto lens and the iPhone 12 Pro. The same features as the iPhone 12 are offered in terms of camera, as well as a few extras including Night Mode Portraits, Apple ProRAW and optical zoom.

The iPhone 12 Pro is the iPhone to buy if you want a more premium finish than the iPhone 12 and some extra camera features.

Apple iPhone 12 Pro review

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Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max

Dimensions: 160.8 x 78.1 x 7.4mm, 228g, IP68 water resistance
Display: 6.7-inch, 2778 x 1284 (458ppi), Haptic Touch, True Tone, HDR
Storage: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB
Battery: Up to 20 hours
Colours: Graphite, Gold, Pacific Blue, Silver

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The iPhone 12 Pro Max is the iPhone with the largest display, offering a 6.7-inch OLED screen on its front, as well as the most advanced camera offered by Apple with a new telephoto lens and new main lens offering 1.7µm pixels.

Aside from physical size, display size and camera however, the iPhone 12 Pro Max has everything the iPhone 12 Pro does. This means you’ll get the A14 chip, a stainless steel body, textured glass back, wireless charging, all the display technology including HDR and Haptic Touch and it also has the IP68 water resistance.

The iPhone 12 Pro Max is the iPhone to buy if budget isn’t an issue and you’re after the best Apple offers in the largest possible format.

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Apple iPhone 11

Dimensions: 150.9 x 75.7 x 8.3mm, 194g, IP68 water resistant
Display: 6.1-inch, 1792 x 828 (326ppi), Haptic Touch, True Tone, HDR
Storage: 64GB, 256GB, 512GB
Battery: Up to 17 hours
Colours: Black, Green, Yellow, Purple, White, Product(RED)

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The Apple iPhone 11 takes its design ethos from the older iPhone XR, with an aluminium frame and a coloured glass rear.

There’s a dual camera on the rear – like the iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12 – and it has a few extra camera features compared to the older iPhone XR, including Night Mode and Auto Adjustments, though a few less than the iPhone 12 models.

The iPhone 11 runs on the A13 chip, and it has a slight battery boost over the older iPhone XR. It offers the same size and resolution display as the iPhone XR however, meaning it sticks with LCD over OLED – and it lacks HDR too. It does have True Tone though, as well as Haptic Touch like the iPhone 12 models.

The iPhone 11 is the iPhone to buy if you want some great features, a great camera and a powerful phone despite running on last year’s hardware, and you don’t have the budget for the iPhone 12.

Apple iPhone 11 review

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Apple iPhone XR

Dimensions: 150.9 x 75.7 x 8.3mm, 194g, IP67 water resistant
Display: 6.1-inch, 1792 x 828 (326ppi), True Tone
Storage: 64GB, 128GB, 256GB
Battery: Up to 25 hours
Colours: White, Black, Blue, Yellow, Coral, (PRODUCT)RED

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The iPhone XR is the cheapest way to get your hands on the latest iPhone design with the full-screen front, no Touch ID home button and Face ID, sitting between the iPhone SE and the iPhone 11 in terms of price. The XR has a glass back with IP67 water and dust resistance and it comes in six colour options.

The display size increases from the iPhone SE to 6.1-inches but the footprint of the XR makes it slightly larger than the iPhone SE. It’s an LCD display that offers Haptic Touch. It also has True Tone technology.

The iPhone XR runs on Apple’s A12 Bionic chip and its battery life is good, longer than the iPhone SE. It supports wireless charging and fast charging, but it doesn’t have a fast charger in the box.

A single-camera is present on the back of the iPhone XR, differentiating it from the iPhone 11 and iPhone 12. It’s a 12-megapixel wide-angle sensor with OIS, but despite not offering the secondary telephoto sensor, the iPhone XR still has Portrait Mode with Depth Control, Smart HDR and Portrait Lighting features like the iPhone 11.

The iPhone XR is the iPhone to buy if you want a Face ID iPhone but aren’t that fussed about the dual camera of the iPhone 11.

Apple iPhone XR review

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Apple iPhone SE (2020)

Dimensions: 138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3mm, 148g, IP67 water resistant
Display: 4.7-inch, 1334 x 750 (326ppi), Haptic Touch, True Tone
Storage: 64GB, 128GB, 256GB
Battery: Up to 13 hours
Colours: Black, White, Product Red

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The iPhone SE (2020) is the entry point into the the iPhone ecosystem. It picks up the iPhone 8 design, retaining the exact same measurements, while also offering IP67 protection.

That design means that the iPhone SE retains Touch ID, the only model that doesn’t have Face ID, and the display also sticks to the old 16:9 aspect, rather than the 19:9 aspect of the iPhone XR, iPhone 11 and iPhone 12 models.

Outside of that design, the iPhone SE is powered by the A13 Bionic, the same chap that’s in the iPhone 11 models, meaning that it’s more powerful than the iPhone XR.

There’s a single 12-megapixel camera on the back offering the same functions as the iPhone XR, but going a step further to offer the same Portrait Lighting effects as the iPhone 11, as well as next-gen Smart HDR. That means that it’s a better offering on the rear camera than the iPhone XR.

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Writing by Britta O’Boyle.

iPhone 12 Pro Max confirmed to pack 3,687 mAh battery

After we got confirmation on the iPhone 12 series’ modest performance gains and RAM capacity via Geekbench and AnTuTu we now have the iPhone 12 Pro Max’s battery size thanks to a listing on China’s TENAA agency.

iPhone 12 Pro Max TENAA listing

The largest iPhone to date has a cell with rated capacity of 3,687 mAh which is 282 mAh less than last year’s iPhone 11 Pro Max which boasted a 3,969mAh cell. It’s also listed with 6GB RAM just like we saw on both the Geekebench and AnTuTu listings.

The battery capacities for the rest of the new iPhones were also revealed through official listings on Vodafone Netherlands. The 12 and 12 Pro come with 2,815 mAh cells while the 12 mini packs the smallest battery at 2,227 mAh.

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Despite the smaller figures Apple is claiming similar battery life to last year’s iPhones, but despite the power efficiency gains from the new 5nm A14 chipset, early reviews say the 12 and 12 Pro can’t last as long as last year’s iPhone 11 Pro. The 12 mini and 12 Pro Max are yet to make their ways to reviewers’ hands.

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iOS 14.1 Update: More than just bug fixes

The new iOS 14. 1 and iPadOS 12. 1 were released last night released to the public. The updates come with the new iPhone 11 – generation and should also be preinstalled there. IPhone users 10 and below can use the updates function in the settings of Get iOS.

In addition to some bug fixes, there are also new functions. Particularly interesting is the possibility that 10 – bit HDR videos in the “Photos” app can now be played back and edited from the iPhone 8.

The bug fixes cover many areas. For example, we fixed a bug that caused a few widgets, folders, and icons to be scaled down on the home screen. Also fixed was an issue where moving widgets would suddenly throw apps out of their folders. Furthermore, a bug has been fixed in the Mail app where some emails were sent from an incorrect alias. Furthermore, incoming calls should now always show regional information, which was often not the case before due to an error.

Furthermore a problem with the Apple Watch was fixed where it was sometimes not possible to configure the watch for a family member. In addition, connection problems with Ubiquiti routers have been resolved. Another fix is to address the issue where some MDM cloud service providers were incorrectly displaying content as unavailable in the Files app. New security updates should not be included. A complete list of the changes and further information is available from Apple.

iPhone 12, double the pre-orders compared to iPhone 11 in the first day of presale

New iPhones could be a hit , according to Kuo, who analyzed the first sales data of the iPhone phones already available at preorder

of Nino Grasso published on 20 October 2020 , at 18: 41 in the Apple channel

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I new iPhones 12 from Apple have not yet been officially launched, but according to initial estimates they could be one of the company’s biggest hits in recent years. The pre-order analyzes carried out by the famous Ming-Chi Kuo for TF International Securities indicate that the new family would have recorded more than double orders in the pre-launch phase compared to what recorded last year by the iPhone series 11. How many exactly?

According to Kuo’s estimates, Apple would have sold between 1.7 and 2 million iPhones 12 only on 16 October, i.e. on the first day in which he launched the presale of the new iPhone. On the other hand, last year the Apple was able to place only between 500 thousand and 800 thousand units of the new iPhones 11. These are also in that case of numbers estimated by third parties, since starting from 2018 Apple has stopped disclosing official sales numbers of its smartphone lines.

As regards the pre-sales of the entire first pre-order weekend, CNBC indicates a total of 9 million orders for the two iPhones 12 placed on preorder, while with iPhone 11 were placed 12 millions of pre-orders. It must be said that as far as the new line-up is concerned, two new models will arrive next month, including the cheaper iPhone 12 mini. Very interesting, according to Kuo, the high demand that Apple has seen with the iPhone model 12 Pro .

iPhone 12 Pro in fact achieved a success above Apple’s expectations for the first days of presale, despite its list price above 1000 dollars and relatively not-so-fundamental novelties for the mass audience. Compared to iPhone 12 has the same diagonal for the display, a telephoto camera (absent on iPhone 12), a LiDAR sensor, more full-bodied storage cuts and the ability to take portraits in Night Mode.

iPhone pre-orders 12 and iPhone 12 Pro have already been launched on 16 October, while those of the iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12 Pro Max will launch on November 6th. The first two models will arrive on 23 October, while the next two models on 13 November. For all the news of iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max we refer you to the two links.

Apple iPhone 12 Pro review: Doubling down on the cameras

(Pocket-lint) – The Apple iPhone 12 Pro is here complete with a new design, a tougher screen, new processor, and even 5G. So, is this a huge leap forward, or seemingly like everything else at the moment, an update for update’s sake?

We’ve been using the new iPhone 12 Pro, one of four new iPhones announced, to find out whether this is the iPhone to get.

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A new design

New squarer design
146.7 x 71.5 x 7.4mm, 189g
Four colours: Graphite, Silver, Gold, Pacific Blue
IP68 protection

Wait long enough and things normally come full circle. Remember that favourite item of clothing that was in fashion, then went out of fashion, then came back into fashion? Well, the same could be said for the iPhone 12 Pro design. Gone are the rounded edges we’ve become accustomed to since the launch of the iPhone X and in is a blunter, squarer, design, with an iPhone 4 feel to it.

That translates into an iPhone 12 Pro that looks heavier than it is, even though it’s actually lighter and more robust than the iPhone 11 Pro that it replaces. There’s a hint of retro solidity to it, thanks to those square edges, while the new form factor allows for a reduction in bezel thickness around the edge of the display.

Don’t get too excited, they are still there, and we certainly aren’t talking about reaching a level where you can’t see them like Samsung and others. And yes, the notch is still present.

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The end result is a larger display in a device that hasn’t grown as much as you might expect, so it’s only a fraction larger than the iPhone 11 Pro that came before it. It was something we were concerned about, but now in our hand, all you notice is that the screen is that bit bigger – it’s gone from 5.8-inches to 6.1-inches – which is going to be a lot more useable day-to-day.

But unlike the iPhone 4 and 5 models from 2013 and 2014, those edges are now highly polished. The Pacific Blue we’ve been using catches the sunlight nicely and isn’t too gaudy – we’re not sure we could say the same about the Gold model.

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On the back, it’s one piece of frosted glass as previously seen on the iPhone 11 Pro to hide fingerprints which rises slightly to house the three cameras, LiDAR scanner, and flash in the top left-hand corner. What’s perhaps also surprising is that those squared edges are still comfortable to hold. The iPhone 12 Pro manages to strike that balance between size and thickness to mean it stays manageable without being uncomfortable.

A larger display

6.1-inch Super Retina XDR display
2532 x 1170 pixels, 460ppi
Ceramic Shield protection

When is glass not glass? When it’s made up of nano-ceramic crystals. That’s what the display of the iPhone is now using rather than toughened glass to protect it from scratches. For the most part, you won’t be able to tell the difference day-to-day, although we have noticed that it’s more prone to fingerprint smudging than previous models.

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Behind that new Ceramic Shield – as Apple calls it – is that new larger display. It’s seen a slight increase in size to 6.1-inches, but as we mentioned, this fits nicely into a handset that’s only a couple of mm taller, but no wider and is indeed thinner.

The display itself remains close to the performance we saw on the iPhone 11 Pro – it’s still OLED and the overall pixel density is basically the same, but there are a few more pixels packed in. What’s important is that you have the same clarity, the same great colour reproduction and the same brightness that will punch through reflections so you can still see as well as bright sunshine as you can in low light.

A new processor and battery life

A14 Bionic processor
5G connectivity
All-day battery life

The big upgrade on the tech specs is 5G and the new A14 Bionic processor to power it all. As with every new iPhone, the device is more powerful than the one before and that allows Apple to offer more things beyond just allowing you to load apps and games faster.

And of course, most of it will be invisible. The iPhone just works when you ask it to do something. Whether that’s getting you to your latest puzzle to solve in a game, or processing Dolby Vision ready HDR 4K footage in-camera as you go. And all at the same time not draining your battery really quickly.

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It’s worth noting that the iPhone 12 Pro now starts at 128GB storage, double that of the iPhone 11 Pro, which makes the iPhone 12 Pro actually a little better value for money than the previous version, based on launch prices.

On the battery front, the iPhone performs as we would expect. It’s always hard to gauge battery life, especially as the new-normal means we really aren’t travelling as much as we once were. We’ve yet to really see how 5G usage affects performance long term, but a morning using 5G didn’t cause any major concerns. We will update this review over time as we use the iPhone 12 Pro more and in various use cases – especially on 5G – but so far we’ve not seen any indicators that this phone will struggle to make it through the day on a charge.

Apple has still opted to keep the Lightning socket on the bottom of the phone, but it now comes with a Lightning to USB-C (not USB-A) cable in the box. That’s handy if you’ve got a MacBook or iPad Pro (as you can use the wall charger), but if you haven’t, you’ll need to either use your old cable and charger or buy a new wall charger. Why? Because there isn’t one in the box. It will support 20W charging though.

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If that doesn’t sound exciting, then that’s because Apple wants to you charge via MagSafe, a new magnetic charging pad that snaps to the back of the phone to charge it wirelessly. For those who already own an Apple Watch it’s the same approach and not only delivers a faster charge than a standard Qi charging pad (15W vs 7W) but also because of the magnets, locks into place so you don’t come down the next morning with no charge. We’ve also found it means you can still easily use the iPhone while charging wirelessly, because the pad is stuck to the back.

The system works just as you would expect, but you will need to ensure you buy a MagSafe enabled case if you want to use the feature and stay protected. A standard case still works with a wireless charger, but not with the MagSafe charger.

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5G is here

Auto 5G mode means only uses 5G when needed
Works with all 5G networks

Finally, 5G comes to the iPhone and it’s on all of the iPhone 12 models. As default to conserve battery life, 5G isn’t actually on all the time. Instead, Apple has opted for Auto 5G , which turns off 5G when the screen is off, for example, or perhaps when you aren’t doing something that is data demanding. There is a setting to override this, if you find it’s sitting on 4G when you want 5G instead.

But although the iPhone is now ready for 5G, 5G may not be ready for you. We had to drive 35 minutes to test the 5G capabilities of this phone. That will change, of course, and for those users who are in a 5G area, the benefits are certainly noticeable. You just have to be in coverage.

We were able to get download speeds of up to 260Mbps consistently. That’s a 2hr HD movie downloaded (Back to the Future if you’re wondering) in 5 minutes or Call of Duty Mobile (2.4GB) downloaded from the App Store and ready to play in under 2 minutes. Wow.

Of course, coverage will improve over time. The networks will get better, we’ll be happy to venture out again, and when you do find yourself at a stadium, you’ll be pleased that you can use your phone as if there was nobody around because of the power of the 5G network. But today, on day one, probably not so much.

Photography master

Triple rear cameras:
- Main: 12MP, f/1.6, OIS
- Telephoto: 12MP, f/2.0, OIS, 2x optical
- Ultra-wide: 12MP, f/2.4
LiDAR scanner
12MP selfie camera
Dolby Vision video capture

Photography has always been a key focus for Apple and the iPhone 12 Pro range continues that focus with the cameras getting more tech this year. Whereas in previous years some tech would work with some of the cameras, Apple is finally in a position to offer most of image enhancement features to all cameras on the phone.

That means you get night mode and HDR on all rear-facing cameras, with night mode coming to the front-facing camera too. That brings greater diversity to the offering and means that the package is much more complete than previous iPhone models.

The camera system is comprised of three 12-megapixel cameras on the rear, covering off that main camera, with a telephoto and ultra-wide too. It’s essentially the same make-up as the previous Pro model, with that additional telephoto lens bringing 2x optical zoom over and above what the regular iPhone 12 can offer. That also enabled 10x digital zoom for those who want to get a little closer, but be warned that the quality drops off once you start using digital zoom.

As you can see from the test shots below, the results are really impressive with bright vibrant colours, crisp edges, and for the first time, portrait mode seemingly not randomly blurring things that it shouldn’t. The shot with the dark brown cows is on a sunny day into the sun under the shade of a big oak tree, and yet the HDR feature of the iPhone manages not only delivery balanced colours, but also still pick up the warm breath coming from the cow in the centre.

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All that impressiveness might be because of the new LiDAR scanner on the rear that not only helps the cameras understand edges and the like or because there’s more processing power afforded to understanding your photos. The inclusion of the LiDAR scanner also means the iPhone 12 Pro can now focus quicker in low-light and offer you night mode portraits too. Something previously not possible.

The bokeh effect from portrait mode can still be a little severe, but to us the results look better than they do from the iPhone 12.

And for videographers, you get Dolby Vision recording in-camera if that’s your thing, again from all four cameras. The results are incredibly smooth, the stabilisation equally impressive and really sets the iPhone up for many professional videographers to get the maximum quality from the phone.

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Verdict

The iPhone 12 Pro has continued to evolve with new features added and new software enhancements made. This year’s model doubles down on photography further, bringing tech we’ve already been playing with to all the cameras on the iPhone 12 Pro rather than just a select few.

The iPhone 12 Pro does all it can to warrant that Pro label. The screen is stunning, the camera capability professional, and when you can use it, the download speeds with 5G, fast.

And that means that there are many features here that most users won’t use or need, but that’s okay, this isn’t for the model for them, with the iPhone 12 offering much the same experience in a cheaper package.

For those that do see themselves as a “pro” user, this delivers, delivers more than enough, enough in fact that means you’ll easily get the job you’re doing done.

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The “regular” iPhone 12 isn’t quite as premium in the materials used for the body work, but offers the same power, performance and display, in a cheaper package. It doesn’t have the full range of cameras, but it will leave a little more cash in your pocket.

Read the full Apple iPhone 12 review

Writing by Stuart Miles.

Apple iPhone 12 review: The iPhone for everyone

(Pocket-lint) – Apple announced four new iPhones in 2020, with the iPhone 12 sitting pretty in the middle as the everyday model, replacing the iPhone 12 all looking to appeal to a wide audience.

By trying to appeal to everyone though, has Apple created a phone that actually doesn’t work for anyone? We’ve been using the new iPhone 12 to find out.

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New shiny design

146.7 x 71.5 x 7.4mm, 164g
Black, white, blue, green, red colours
New squarer design
IP68 protection

This year brings a new design to the Apple iPhone that is more akin to the current iPad Pro and iPad Air design, or if you want to go back further in Apple’s design history, the iPhone 4. The curves have gone and now everything sits within a thin coloured aluminium band with a glass rear and nano-ceramic crystal front covering called Ceramic Shielding. It’s designed to be tougher than previous glass treatments to help fend off the scratches and keep your iPhone looking its best through the years of ownership.

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Unlike the iPhone 4 that only came in black or white, the iPhone 12 gets five colours – black, white, green (which is more a mint green), blue, and (Product) Red. The colours are striking, but certainly not as fun as the iPhone XR or iPhone 11 – there’s no yellow for example. The Blue, which we’ve got for review, is probably best described as a royal blue, but indoors, under regular lights soon looks like a dark blue. Unlike the frosted iPhone 12 Pro rear, it’s also a fingerprint magnet, so it’s going to need regular cleaning unless you plan to put it in a case.

We would have liked the screws to match the colour of the casing, and more colour options, but there’s little to complain about.

Like the iPhone 11, the iPhone 12 still features a 6.1-inch display, now improved, with the usual array of power and volume buttons down the sides. Yes, it’s still got a Lightning connector on the bottom, and you also get wireless charging support too.

The iPhone 12’s design works, it’s comfortable in the hand and the new design looks smart, a welcome progression from previous design we’ve had for a few years. It is essentially the same as the iPhone 12 Pro, but with different materials and finishes.

Tougher OLED display

6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display
2532 x 1170-pixel, 460ppi
True Tone
Still has the notch

Along with the new design comes a new display for this level of device, with the iPhone 12 now getting Apple’s Super Retina XDR OLED display over the LCD display found in the iPhone 11.

It’s virtually the same screen tech as found in the iPhone 12 Pro and the shift to OLED over LCD perhaps accounts for the shift in price for this device over the previous generation. Apple has ditched LCD altogether, with even the new iPhone 12 mini getting an OLED display and that’s likely to bring parity across the range both in terms of performance and to support the Dolby Vision certification. The new display is brighter and more impactful than the iPhone 11, so we feel that’s a great move, even if this phone costs more.

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Having used the iPhone 11 Pro over the last 12 months, it’s a great screen both indoors and out that has no problem making everything from iOS 14 to games to movies and more sing. It’s especially good when it comes to viewing your photographs.

And this year it’s protected with a new material that Apple calls Ceramic Shielding. It’s tougher than previous outings, but still prone to fingerprints and scratches.

Superfast 5G

Auto 5G mode means only uses 5G when needed
Works with all 5G networks

This year’s iPhones all come with 5G as standard and that applies to the iPhone 12 too – there isn’t a 4G-only version. However, even if you have 5G coverage, the chances are that the iPhone will try and use 4G whenever possible to try and save battery life, thanks to a feature called Auto 5G. It tries to work out when you need 5G and when you don’t – like when the screen is off – and therefore limit how and when you use it. Purists will be happy to know that you can turn it off if you must have that 5G all the time, although it’s unlikely you’ll ever do that unless you find your phone sticking to 4G when you want it on the faster networks.

When you can find it 5G delivers blisteringly fast speeds. We were able to achieve up to 260Mbps downloads in our tests, although it’s worth noting we had to drive 30 minutes to find a 5G connection. What does that mean in real life? A 400MB file downloaded in 15 seconds. Crystal clear FaceTime calls, and an array of other fast access times to games, movies, or other such things.

It certainly feels like the future and will come into its own over the next couple of years as the networks get better, and we start venturing out into the world again. The catch is that while the networks continue to roll out their 5G efforts, you’ll more than likely be using 4G, possibly still when Apple announces its 2021 models.

Tech specs and battery life

A14 Bionic processor
64GB, 128GB, 256GB storage sizes
Wireless charging support

The iPhone 12 might be junior to the iPhone 12 Pro models, but that doesn’t mean Apple has given it any less of a processor. It gets the A14 Bionic processor, as do all the other iPhone 12 models, which brings more power, greater efficiencies and boosts the performance over older iPhone models.

As you would expect, you get buttery smooth menu swiping and games and apps will load faster than previous iPhone models, but you’ll also get camera features previously unavailable on an iPhone in this position.

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Apple doesn’t declare the capacities of its battery, instead saying that performance on the iPhone 12 will match that of the iPhone 12 Pro and it will get you through the day without any concerns. There are things that will push the battery harder – 5G usage, Dolby Vision movie shooting, or playing the latest hardcore games – but we’ve not found these changes to cause concerning battery drain.

There’s now no charger in the box – just the cable – and you’ll need to plug this into a USB-C charger. That might be a socket on your MacBook, or indeed your MacBook or iPad Pro charger, although the phone itself still carries the Lightning connector, so if you have an old charger, you’ll still be able to use that.

There’s support for fast charging at 20W, although you’ll have to buy the charger for that, as we’ve said.

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The iPhone 12 also supports wireless charging, and you’ll either need a Qi wireless charging pad or a new accessory Apple has launched called MagSafe. It’s a wireless charger with a ring of magnets around it that allows the charger to snap on to the back of the iPhone 12, just as you’d charge the Apple Watch. The centre of the MagSafe charger is padded, so it won’t scratch your phone, and it’s a convenient solution to keeping the phone and the wireless charger together, rather than having to position it in the right place on a pad.

Wireless charging has the obvious advantage of letting you charge your phone while you’re using the Lightning connector for something else, like wired headphones, but obviously, you’ll have to invest in the system. If you want to use a case and MagSafe charging, you’ll have to have a case that’s compatible to make sure the system continues to work.

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Master of photography

Dual cameras system:
- Main: 12MP, f/1.6, OIS
- Ultra-wide: 12MP, f/2.4
Night mode, Smart HDR 3, Deep Fusion, Portrait mode

The biggest difference between the iPhone 12 and the iPhone 12 Pro is on the photography side of things. The iPhone 12 doesn’t come with the 2x telephoto lens nor the LiDAR scanner to help auto-focusing that the Pro models get. That shouldn’t limit your photography too much, but if you use zoom a lot, you might want to consider the 12 Pro instead. The zoom on the iPhone is limited to 5x digital.

The main camera has a 12-megapixel sensor, with Apple (like Google on the Pixel phones), avoiding the temptation to move to a higher resolution sensor. We feel that’s the right decision because bumping the megapixels doesn’t immediately equate to better images. Here Apple has paired the sensor with an f/1.6 lens, so it’s a slightly wider aperture than the iPhone 11 that camera before it, boosting the potential for low-light performance, while also using optical image stabilisation to reduce handshake.

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The iPhone 12 pairs this great main camera with a 12-megapixel f/2.4 ultra-wide camera, allowing the fun that comes from having a wider angle, especially good for landscapes where you want to add that sense of expansiveness. There is a 12-megapixel selfie camera on the front of the phone.

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The great thing is that you can take advantage of all the tech from across the camera system on any of the lenses – portrait mode, night mode, HDR, works on the front and rear cameras. The combination of all this tech are pictures that are impressive time and time again. Colours are strong, images crisp, and although the Portrait mode algorithms can still be a little aggressive at times, considerably better than they’ve previously been, although edge detection isn’t the best out there. And switching between the two cameras isn’t noticeable. Everything matches. It’s one seamless experience.

Night Mode, added to Apple’s arsenal in 2019, is like night and day when it comes to low-light photography, and we’re equally impressed with the iPhone 12’s HDR photography capabilities, all the while not really bothering you with dozens of settings to master. Point, shoot, snap, and enjoy seems to be Apple’s mantra here and it works.

The same can be said for recording video. You now get Dolby Vision recording up to 4K 30fps (it’s up to 60fps on 12 Pro) and that means your videos have an almost hyper-real quality to them, popping out of the screen. Apple has been strong on video capture for many generations of iPhone and the addition of HDR, with the fun of that Dolby certification, is going to continue that trend.

Verdict

Like the iPhone 11 before it, the iPhone 12 offers many of the important things that you want from the iPhone: a decent camera, 5G, great screen, fast processor, and leaves out many of the “nice to haves” like 60fps video recording, a telephoto lens, or the LiDAR scanner.

Look closely and there are differences, but for that group of people that want a new iPhone, but just can’t justify the price of the iPhone 12 Pro range, this is a great choice without having to feel like you are settling for second best.

Writing by Stuart Miles.

iPhone 12, how much does it cost to replace the screen with Ceramic Shield? Apple tells us

Apple has revealed on the official website the iPhone OLED display repair cost 12 and iPhone 12 Pro (6.1 “models). Still absent iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12 Pro Max

by Nino Grasso published on 20 October 2020 , at 11: 22 in the Apple channel

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The range of iPhone of the 2020 was made official very recently, and gradually ch and the days pass, further news and details emerge on the latest iPhone. Apple has also entered the 5G era with all four smartphones launched (albeit with some youthful flaws), and the devices are already in preorder apparently with excellent results. New details have arrived in terms of assistance: Apple covers the products with the standard warranty, as usual, thus not providing for accidental damage.

How much does it cost to replace the screen with Ceramic Shield?

The display of a smartphone is its component weaker, especially following falls and various types of accidents. With the new models Apple has introduced the Ceramic Shield , an extremely durable cover, according to the company, but which clearly remains at risk of breakage and is expected to be replaced by Apple Store specialized technicians. But how much does it cost? To reveal it is the same company: in Italy 311,20??, In the USA 279 $, for iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro.

Despite the use of a more refined material for the new generation iPhones, Apple has maintained the same cost compared to the iPhone 11 Pro regarding out-of-warranty display replacement. At the time of writing, however, there is no information regarding the iPhone 12 mini (repair price should be lower) and iPhone 12 Pro Max (should be higher in this case), but we expect an update soon.

The new iPhones 12 are four and have already been available since last 16 October to preorder. In addition to 5G, they adopt OLED displays, MagSafe connectors for wireless charging and more, and improved cameras. The starting price is 839 ?? for iPhone 12 mini , 939 ?? for iPhone 12 , 1. 189 ?? for iPhone 12 Pro and finally 1. 289 ?? for iPhone 12 Pro Max . The top-of-the-range variant, the Pro Max from 512 GB, costs 1. 639 ??. And the charger needs to be purchased separately.