If you are coming to the Apple universe, you are probably wondering which iPhone 12 should I buy, and the truth is that it is not an easy task to choose a new phone, even less if you are new to that ecosystem, or if you simply want to evaluate your investment very well since These mobiles are certainly not cheap at all.
A smart decision is to buy an iPhone 12 just when the successor of this phone is on the doorstep of its announcement , that indicates that these phones will drop in price and you only need to know in which model you will invest your budget, everything will clearly depend on how much you want to spend, what type of user you are and the most important: what do you want it for.
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Differences between the four models
In October 2020 Apple announced the succession of the series of its high-end phones with the iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max , four different phones and each one with its own features, so we have established a summary of characteristics that will help you to see the differences and the coincidences to finally make your choice.
The characteristics that we will see coinciding are:
- The coincidence in terms of design is almost exact in all four models , all of them with a slightly more square body than its predecessor.
- OLED screens , although of different sizes
- Same front camera on all four devices
- The A14 processor is the brain of all four versions
- They all come standard with iOS 14 , upgradeable.
- The 5G connectivity is present in the four versions.
As you can see, all iPhone 12 models have a lot of similarity between them such as the flat edge on the body, however they have certain differences in the finishes and also in the rear cameras, finally there must be elements that can justify the price differences among them.
In the case of the two Pro models, the appearance is of higher quality , something that is noticeable with respect to the regular models without falling into too marked differences. The processor is the same in all of them as we could see, the A14 chip that includes Neural Engine technology and all of them have 5G connectivity, something that is truly important in markets with networks of this type available to users.
Although the resolutions of each screen vary according to the version chosen, the truth is that the OLED panel is present in the four models , in addition they all include the True Tone and the Haptic Touch that offers a better user interface experience, a A key aspect is also that we will see in all the IP68 certification that gives them resistance to water and dust.
Biometrics in the four phones is in the hands of the Face ID system , a trend that seems to have come to stay in the Apple mobile universe, it is even said that it could reach the new iPhone SE, since the last one announced still uses Touch ID.
Differences between iPhone 12 versions
Now that we talk about everything that unites them, then we must see what it is that separates them in order to make a decision on the correct phone to buy.
We start with dimensions and weight , this may be important because some users like smaller and lighter phones, while others prefer heavier and larger devices.
- iPhone 12 mini has dimensions of 131.5 x 64.2 x 7.4 millimeters and a weight of 135 grams
- iPhone 12 has dimensions of 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.4 millimeters and a weight of 164 grams
- iPhone 12 Pro has dimensions of 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.4 millimeters and a weight of 189 grams
- iPhone 12 Pro Max has dimensions of 160.8 x 78.1 x 7.4 millimeters and a weight of 228 grams
As we can see, the iPhone 12 mini is the smallest and lightest among the four, the regular and the pro models coincide in size but not in weight, and the Pro Max model is larger and also heavier.
Screen sizes
- iPhone 12 mini: 5.4 inches
- iPhone 12: 6.1 inch
- iPhone 12 Pro: 6.1 inches
- iPhone 12 Pro Max: 6.7 inches
We start with the screen of the 12 mini that has a resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels and 476 dpi , that makes it a fairly sharp screen, despite being the smallest of the four models.
In the case of the iPhone 12 and the iPhone 12 Pro, both have the same screen with a resolution of 2532 x 1170 pixels and 460 dpi , while the iPhone 12 Max includes a resolution of 2778 x 1284 pixels and 458 dpi ; All this allows us to see a particular detail and that is that as the screen is larger it loses some sharpness, so in this sense the screen of the mini model is better.
In the case of colors, we can find that the iPhone 12 mini and the iPhone 12 are available in six different colors that would be: black, blue, white, green, purple and Red called Product Red
In the case of the iPhone 12 Pro and the You can buy iPhone 12 Pro Max in Pacific Blue, Gold, Graphite and Silver, that means that if color is an important element in your decision, it will depend on whether you get the model you like in the right color.
Differences in cameras
If you like photography, this is a section that you should pay attention to in order to choose the right iPhone 12 model for you:
- iPhone 12 mini / iPhone 12: have dual main camera
- iPhone 12 Pro: main triple camera
- iPhone 12 Pro Max: triple main camera, but in this case it has a larger main sensor and sensor shift stabilization.
The camera of the iPhone 12 mini and the iPhone 12 is composed of a 12 megapixel main sensor and a 12 megapixel ultra wide angle sensor , in both cases the results are the same.
In the case of the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max they come with that triple camera , headed by a 12-megapixel main sensor, a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle sensor and a 12-megapixel telephoto lens, which is certainly missing for the simplest models.
However, things do not stop there, because the Pro Max camera still offers a little more and it is the 5x optical zoom with an aperture of f / 2.2, we also see that the main sensor of the Pro Max is also larger with 1.7 µm of pixels, although it retains the same aperture and f / 1.6 resolution as the iPhone 12 Pro.
Another aspect to highlight is the LIDAR sensor that is used for Apple’s augmented reality functions and the camera uses it to better understand the scene.
Now, it is clear to you that if photography matters to you then your decision must be between the Pro model and the Pro Max of iPhone 12.
Storage: decisive when choosing
Users are not always interested in limited storage capacity when it comes to iPhone , especially since we know that its capacity is not expandable and therefore it is best to opt for a better capacity.
In the case of the iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12 models you can get them between 64 GB, 128 GB and 256 GB of capacity , while the iPhone 12 Pro and the 12 Pro Max have storage versions that range from 128 GB, 256 GB and 512 GB.
iPhone 12: Which one to buy according to its price
An important element when choosing which iPhone 12 you will buy is the price of each of the versions, starting with the cheapest that is the iPhone 12 mini, then the iPhone 12, a little more expensive the iPhone 12 Pro and finally the most expensive is the iPhone 12 Pro Max.
- iPhone 12 mini from 809 euros to 979 euros depending on the storage chosen
- iPhone 12 from 909 euros to 1,079 euros depending on the chosen storage
- iPhone 12 Pro from 1,159 to 1,509 euros depending on the storage chosen
- iPhone 12 Pro Max from 1,259 euros to 1,609 euros depending on the chosen storage
Here at this point everything will depend on your budget, but as you can see, you have to have at least 800 euros to have one of these iPhone , as you could also access the financing program with monthly installments from 33 euros directly in the store online from Apple in Spain.
Finally, which iPhone 12 should you buy?
We have seen that the iPhone 12 mini and the iPhone 12 are separated by their dimensions and screen size , but inside they are the same phone in essence, while the iPhone 12 and the iPhone 12 Pro seem to be the same phone physically, but inside there are several elements that separate them, from their storage, autonomy and even the cameras.
The iPhone 12 Pro Max is the most important of the series , it is larger and although it shares several elements of its configuration with the iPhone 12 Pro, different aspects such as the camera and the renowned LiDAR sensor come to light, all these elements make it the most expensive version of this series and certainly not a phone for all budgets.
So, what should weigh in the decision about which iPhone 12 to buy, first of all it is necessary that you decide a real budget on the investment , then you decide the size of the phone that fits your needs, you should also think about whether the Cameras and photography is important to you, you also have to think about the storage capacity you require, since you must remember that you cannot expand it.
In terms of software and processor, you already know that there are no differences , not even in the type of network to be used. Now if you wanted a recommendation, your decision should be between the iPhone 12 and the iPhone 12 Pro, you could lean towards either of the two as the photographic segment is important to you.
The advantage of choosing one of these two phones is that you will not have the smallest and the difference in price is not high , while you do not have to pay for the most expensive, even if it is larger, since it will basically offer you the same as the version Pro.
Finally, we could say that the iPhone 12 mini is aimed at a specific audience that has certain needs in terms of small dimensions , for example, for work issues and the iPhone 12 Pro Max should be for a user who will take real advantage and like the oversized phones.
