iPhone 12 is Apple’s fastest gadget with a high-quality edge-to-edge OLED screen, Ceramic Shield front panel protection, faster wide-angle lens, and Night Mode that can be used with front and ultra-wide cameras.
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Meet the new iPhone 12
Apple’s new most coveted device is out now. The iPhone 12 feels completely different: it has decreased in size and became noticeably lighter, its speed has increased, but the battery life, in comparison with the iPhone 11, has not changed. And what about the ecosystem of MagSafe accessories … The gadget is a success!
8 important facts about the new iPhone 12
❶ A14 Bionic Chipset
The iPhone 12 uses the same chipset that powers the iPhone 12 Pro. It is capable of performing up to 11 trillion operations per second – its incredible computing power will be enough for any operations from the future, but you can start using it right now. Incredible!
❷ New main camera
Apple has completely redesigned the iPhone 12’s main wide-angle camera. Its aperture has increased from ƒ / 1.8 to ƒ / 1.6 – together with a redesigned lens system, this has enabled the sensor to absorb up to 27% more light. It takes brighter, more detailed, clear and contrasting pictures.
❸ New generation screen
Instead of the IPS screen that was used in the iPhone 11, the iPhone 12 got an OLED display – Super Retina XDR. Its density has increased from 326 to 460 pixels per inch, and the contrast has increased from 1400: 1 to 2,000,000: 1. The latter is clearly visible when using the dark mode of the interface.
❹ Fresh design and dimensions
The iPhone 12 has retained the traditional Apple design continuity, but received a lot of nice innovations. It has become 0.9 mm thinner than its predecessor, and its weight has decreased by as much as 32 grams. The bezels around the screen have also become noticeably thinner: its length and width have been significantly reduced – by 4.2 mm each.
❺ Front panel protection
The front panel of iPhone 12 features Ceramic Shield technology. During its manufacture, ceramic nanocrystals, which are stronger than many metals, are added to the glass matrix. This, together with the installation of the display flush with the frame, has 4 times reduced the risk of breaking it during a fall.
❻ Protection against moisture and dust
iPhone 12 surpasses the IP68 standard for water resistance. Apple is testing new gadgets by immersion in water for up to 30 minutes to a depth of 6 meters. Yes, with such a device it is definitely not scary to be in the pouring rain, you can leave it on a sun lounger by the pool or take it in wet hands after swimming in the sea.
❼ Wide variety of body shades
iPhone 12 is available in five variants: in addition to the traditional white and black, it also comes in (PRODUCT) RED. Recycled green and a completely new blue deserve special attention – today these shades look as fresh and really stylish as possible.
❽ MagSafe Accessory Ecosystem
iPhone 12 now has support for MagSafe magnetic accessories. These include various cases and card holders, as well as wireless chargers. Stations that support this technology can energize a gadget up to twice as fast as regular Qi.
Impressions of using the iPhone 12
Design and feel. The iPhone 12 is noticeably different from its latest predecessors, both in appearance and touch. The novelty can be compared with the lines of iPhone 4 and iPhone 5: from the first it has glass front and back panels, from the latter – they are attached to the side frame side by side.
At first it seems that the new case will bump into your hand and cause discomfort. But due to the correct corner processing, this does not happen. Moreover, the device, in comparison with the iPhone 11, looks like a step forward: it is smaller and lighter, but with a better display with minimal bezels.
A scattering of flowers on the screen. Instead of an IPS-display with a resolution of 1792 × 828 pixels and a density of 326 pixels per inch, which was used in the iPhone 11, the new product received a screen made using OLED technology: its resolution is 2532 × 1170 pixels and a density of 460 pixels per inch.
The new display supports HDR technology – while watching videos that use it, its brightness rises from the standard value of 625 cd / m² to 1200 cd / m². Previously, this was only available to gadgets with the Pro console – now Apple has opened this opportunity for the basic line.
Real speed of work. It is really impressive and immediately makes it clear that the iPhone 12 is a device with a headroom of performance for years to come. At the moment, there is not a single application in the App Store that could fully load the new Apple A14 Bionic chipset.
After a couple of months, when the developers are able to use the new features of the processor, graphics and other systems of the chipset, using the iPhone 12 will be even more interesting. We are already looking forward to even higher-level graphics in games from Apple Arcade, as well as new opportunities in programs.
Interaction with cameras. Apple gadgets have always had a really high-quality approach to shooting photos and videos, and the company continues to rely on the capabilities of cameras. iPhone 12 captures up to 27% more light from the main camera, especially in the evening.
The possibility of using the night mode with all cameras of the smartphone deserves special attention. Thanks to the A14 Bionic chipset – it is thanks to him that you can activate this feature even when interacting with the ultra-wide-angle and frontal.
Gadget delivery set:
- iPhone 12;
- USB-C to Lightning charging cable;
- a clip to open the SIM card tray;
- Apple sticker.
Other characteristics:
- up to 17 hours of work when watching a video;
- HDR video recording in Dolby Vision standard;
- Deep Fusion for all cameras;
- work with eSIM.
New iPhone 12 is already in re: Store
This year, the iPhone 12 surprised more than any other device. The gadget has received an impressive number of innovations – while it has significantly reduced in size, which significantly affected the comfort of its daily use. This is Apple’s new most coveted device
