About Apple iPhone 12 Pro Chapter 1 - About Apple iPhone 12 by Hossain Mahmud

Chapter 1 - About Apple iPhone 12

Hossain Mahmud2022/09/06 02:41

iPhone 12, the new one in the iPhone 12 series was launched on October 13, 2020. The smartphone features an immersive 6.10-inch touchscreen display that has a resolution of 1170x2532 pixels at a pixel density of 460 pixels per inch (ppi). The dimensions of the mobile are 146.70 mm x 71.50 mm x 7.40 mm (height x width x thickness) and weighs around 164 grams. Further, the iPhone 12 features an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance. You can buy the phone in Black, Green, Red, Blue, and White colors at a starting price of Rs. 79,900.

The iPhone 12 is a dual-SIM (GSM and GSM) mobile in which you can use both Nano-SIM and eSIM cards. The smartphone runs iOS 14 and has an inbuilt storage of 64GB so that you can store all your local files, songs, videos, pictures, docs and more without any space constraints. In addition to this, the smartphone from Apple houses a non-removable battery that supports both wireless and proprietary fast charging.

Speaking about the camera specifications, the iPhone 12 on the rear features a 12 MP primary camera with f/1.6 aperture and a 12 MP camera with f/2.4 aperture. Also, the rear setup has autofocus feature. While on the front, the mobile comes with a 12 MP camera with f/2.2 aperture for clicking some awesome selfies.

On iPhone 12, you get various connectivity options such as Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/Yes, Lightning, Bluetooth v5.00, NFC, GPS, 3G, and 4G (with support for Band 40 used by some LTE networks in India). Sensors on the smartphone include proximity sensor, ambient light sensor, barometer, accelerometer, gyroscope, and compass/ magnetometer. Also, there is face unlock with 3D face recognition for security purpose.

Key Features:

iPhone 12 has 6.10-inch display and 1170x2532 pixels resolution

Dual camera setup on rear with features like autofocus and more

Front camera is of 12 MP

Runs iOS 14

64GB inbuilt storage

Dimensions of the phone are 146.70 mm x 71.50 mm x 7.40 mm; weight is 164 grams

Color options: Black, Green, Red, Blue, and White

iPhone 12 Price in India and US:

iPhone 12 ModelPrice in IndiaPrice in the USiPhone 12 64GBRs. 79,900$799iPhone 12 128GBRs. 84,900$849iPhone 12 256GBRs. 94,900$949

Apple-iPhone-12 Price In India

Apple iPhone 12 phone price in India is Rs 59,999. Apple iPhone 12 was launched in the country on October 13, 2020 (Official). Thephone comes in 2 other storage and RAM variants - G201780, G201792. As for the colour options, the Apple iPhone 12 phone comes in Black colours.READ LESS

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Apple iPhone 12 Specifications

Key Specs

ProcessorApple A14 BionicRear Camera12 MP + 12 MPFront Camera12 MPDisplay6.1 inches

General

Launch DateOctober 13, 2020 (Official)BrandAppleModeliPhone 12Operating SystemiOS v14Sim SlotsDual SIM, GSM+GSMSim SizeSIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIMNetwork5G: Supported by device (network not rolled-out in India), 4G: Available (supports Indian bands), 3G: Available, 2G: AvailablePrice In India53999

Design

Height146.7 mmWidth71.5 mmThickness7.4 mmWeight164 gramsColoursBlackBuild Material BackBack: Gorilla GlassWaterproofYes, Water resistant (up to 30 minutes in a depth of 6 meter), IP68RuggednessDust Proof

Display

Screen Size6.1 inches (15.49 cm)Screen Resolution2532 x 1170 PixelsAspect Ratio19.5:9Bezelless DisplayYesPixel Density460 ppiDisplay TypeAll‑screen OLED Super Retina XDRTouch ScreenYes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touchScreen To Body Ratio Calculated86.89 %

Performance

ChipsetApple A14 BionicProcessorHexa Core (Dual core, Firestorm + Quad core, Icestorm)Architecture64 bitGraphicsApple GPU (four-core graphics)

Storage

Internal Memory64 GBExpandable MemoryNo

Camera

Camera SetupSingleResolution12 MP f/1.6 (upto 5x Digital Zoom, upto 2x Optical Zoom), Wide Angle Primary Camera, 12 MP f/2.4, Wide Angle, Ultra-Wide Angle CameraAuto FocusYes, Phase Detection autofocus, Dual Pixel autofocusPhysical ApertureF2.2Optical Image StabilisationYesFlashYes, Retina FlashImage Resolution4000 x 3000 PixelsSettingsExposure compensation, ISO controlShooting ModesContinuos Shooting, Burst modeCamera Features5 x Digital Zoom, 2 x Optical Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focusVideo Recording3840x2160 @ 24 fps, 1920x1080 @ 30 fpsFront Camera Resolution12 MP f/2.2, Wide Angle Primary Camera

Battery

TypeLithium‑ionUser ReplaceableNoWireless ChargingYesQuick ChargingYes, Fast, 18W: 50 % in 30 minutesUsb TypecNo

Network Connectivity

Sim SizeSIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIMNetwork Support5G supported by device (network not rolled-out in India), 4G (supports Indian bands), 3G, 2GVolteYesSim 14G Bands: TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) / 2100(band 34) / 1900(band 39) / 3500(band 42), FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) / 1900(band 2) / 1700(band 4) / 850(band 5) / 700(band 13) / 700(band 14) / 700(band 17) / 850(band 18) / 850(band 19) / 800(band 20) / 1900(band 25) / 850(band 26) / 700(band 29) / 2300(band 30), 3G Bands: UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz, 2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz, GPRS: Available, EDGE: AvailableSim 24G Bands: TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) / 2100(band 34) / 1900(band 39) / 3500(band 42), FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) / 1900(band 2) / 1700(band 4) / 850(band 5) / 700(band 13) / 700(band 14) / 700(band 17) / 850(band 18) / 850(band 19) / 800(band 20) / 1900(band 25) / 850(band 26) / 700(band 29) / 2300(band 30), 3G Bands: UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz, 2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz, GPRS: Available, EDGE: AvailableWifiYes, Wi-Fi 802.11, ax/b/g/n, MIMOWifi FeaturesMobile HotspotBluetoothYes, v5.0GpsYes, with A-GPS, GlonassNfcYesUsb ConnectivityMass storage device, USB charging

Multimedia

Audio FeaturesDolby Digital, Dolby Digital PlusFm RadioNoLoudspeakerYesAudio JackLightning

Special Features

Other SensorsFace ID, Barometer, Three‑axis gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor

Warranty

Warranty1 year manufacturer warranty for iPhone and 6 month warranty for accessories in the box

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Apple iPhone 12 review: The iPhone that matters the most

RATING

4.5

TOP FEATURES

Fast performance

Great design

Vibrant display

The iPhone — much to the chagrin of a lot of folks — isn’t like any other phone. You can blame it on Apple’s hyperactive hype machine or a genuine cult that has been created but that’s the reality. Be it, reviewers, buyers, even competition —everyone looks forward to the iPhone more than any other phone. With four iPhones in its tow, Apple has assembled a ‘Dream Team’ — much like the USA basketball team at the Barcelona Olympics in 1992. You’ve four iPhones that are aimed at different sorts of buyers looking to get the best out of their phones. For us, the iPhone 12 is the most important player in this team for Apple. If recent past is anything to go by, this is the iPhone that may become the buyers’ favourite. We used the iPhone 12 for a while to see if it has got what it takes to be is the star of the show:Apple iPhone 12 review: Design and displayApple has never been in the specs race but it’s always been ahead in the design race. So after a gap of three years, there’s a design change. A phone is something that most of us depend on for almost everything, so one needs a phone that’s comfortable to hold. The iPhone 12 is a really comfortable phone to hold. The matte-finished edges give it an elegant look but the glass back can be a fingerprint magnet. Apple brings back the design aesthetic that was first introduced with the iPhone 4 back in 2010. Apple took to the curves with the iPhone 6 in 2014 but with iPhone 12 you get a flat screen and flat sides. This itself gives the iPhone a ‘new’ look and feel compared to the previous few generations of iPhones The side rails on the iPhone 12 have a matte finish and a glossy back. The matte finish side rails we loved but the glossy back gets attracted to fingerprints quite easily. However, since most people will use the iPhone 12 with a back cover, it shouldn’t be a problem. The review unit we got was White and it’s not your typical boring white. There’s a hint of gold and silver at the side rails which give it a classy and elegant look. The design might have been altered but the rest remains the same in terms of button placement. The iPhone 12 comes with an IP68 rating which gives it protection against dust and water. The iPhone 12 is surprisingly light and certainly lighter than the iPhone 12 Pro and the iPhone 11. The iPhone 12 weighs around 162 grams whereas the iPhone 11 weighs about 194 grams. For the last two years, people buying the ‘lesser’ iPhones — XR and 11 — might have been shortchanged because of the LCD display. But Apple has solved that complaint by putting an OLED screen in all 2020 iPhone models. The 6.1-inch screen is quite gorgeous to look at. But before we delve into that, let’s talk about ‘spec-based’ elephant in the room. No, Apple hasn’t put a 120Hz refresh rate in iPhone 12 or for that matter in any iPhone this year. Considering almost every ‘premium’ Android phone and the lesser ones also offer a 90Hz or 120Hz refresh rate, it does feel like a miss. On paper, at least. A 120Hz refresh rate makes scrolling a breeze and animations come across smoother. Does it feel like the iPhone 12 missed out on something big by not giving a 120Hz refresh rate? Not really and a lot of it is down to iOS. iOS has always been smoother and faster compared to Android, so scrolling is really a breeze on the iPhone. Also, don’t forget that the iPhone 12 isn’t the marquee iPhone from Apple this year, so it would’ve been a bit of a surprise to see a 120Hz refresh rate. Plus, this is Apple we are talking about. Even if they were to put a 120Hz refresh rate, it would’ve been called something else, right? Just to give it an Apple ‘touch’. Like is the case with the 6.1-inch OLED display or as Apple calls it Super XDR display. The display of iPhone 12 gets really bright (up to 625 nits of brightness) and even under direct sunlight, you won’t have to squint. HDR content looks lovely on the iPhone 12 and compare it to the display of iPhone 11 and you’ll see how much better the display on iPhone 12 is. Apple says the iPhone 12 Pro has “28% brighter” than the iPhone 12 but to the naked eye, it seems like one of those “facts” as it’s hard to tell the difference between the two new iPhones. Colour reproduction and contrast levels are spot on in the iPhone 12. The other big talking point of the display is the Ceramic Shield the iPhone 12 comes with. It is supposed to protect the iPhone 12 from drops. Yes, protect the screen and yes, Apple has put ceramic crystals within the glass to make the protect screen. It doesn’t make the iPhone 12 “unbreakable” and certainly not scratch-proof. On a couple of days of regular usage, our screen of iPhone 12 got a scratch and here there. iPhone 12 review: CameraTwo brands that have abstained from the megapixel race are Apple and Google. So it comes as no surprise to see Apple continuing with mere 12MP cameras. Why, you may ask? We have two words for you: computational photography. In terms of specs, the iPhone 12 has a similar camera setup to the one we saw on iPhone 11. Like the iPhone 11, the iPhone 12 has a dual-camera setup at the back featuring 12MP ultra-wide lens and wide lens. The only difference being the iPhone 11’s wide lens came with f/1.8 aperture whereas the iPhone 12 offers f/1.6 aperture. That’s it. Yet, the images clicked with the iPhone 12 are rather different from last year’s iPhone. The new A14 Bionic processor takes a lot of credit for making the iPhone 12 camera better. Last year, Apple introduced Deep Fusion tech with iPhone 11 Pro and Pro Max and now it comes to the iPhone 12 as well. Most of the images we clicked with the iPhone 12 came out really impressive. Apple has added the night mode to every mode — including portrait — to the iPhone 12. The result? Really detailed images in low light and much better than we have seen on the iPhone 11. Apple continues to have an edge when it comes to night mode simply because the iPhone automatically detects when you are in low light. In almost every Android phone you have to manually turn it on. There’s Smart HDR 3 that combines multiple frames into a single image to give the best click. What the A14 Bionic does is that it is much better at optimising images of faces or plants.The ultra-wide lens on the iPhone 12 also does a fine job in almost every condition. The colour reproduction, the clarity and sharpness is absolutely top-notch on the iPhone. One-click and you realise why Apple hasn’t really bothered about the megapixel race.As good as the cameras on the iPhone 12 are, we can’t really recommend anyone to upgrade from iPhone 11 just because of it. There are other features that might compel you but the camera isn’t. It’s a really good camera and almost everyone will be impressed by it except those using the iPhone 11 series. iPhone 12 review: Performance, batteryWhen it comes to specifications, Apple hasn’t been in this arms race either. You will never hear about the RAM capacity of the iPhone when others offer 12GB of it. Truth be told, not many people genuinely care about what’s under the hood of the smartphone. They want a phone that does everything you want a phone to do consistently well — something the iPhone is very well known for. Apple has put the A14 Bionic processor in the iPhone 12 and it is remarkably fast. Playing games on the iPhone 12 is a delight because of the OLED display and it handles graphic-intensive games with relative ease. Apps open without any stutters, browsing is a breeze and overall it’s as smooth a phone as you will come across. Apple has been ahead in the performance game for a while now and the iPhone 12 is no exception. Is it faster than the iPhone 11? Not by that much but there is a slight difference in the time taken to open apps and rendering webpages. The highlight of the iPhones this year is 5G but alas that’s something we can’t really test here in India. In terms of battery performance, iPhone 12 easily lasts a day with enough battery to spare. We spent one full day running the iPhone 12 on Wi-Fi, watching videos, checking social media, running Safari and listening to music and were glad to see close to 30% battery remaining. Like all iPhones this year, iPhone 12 also supports MagSafe — a curious new accessory. The MagSafe charger attaches magnetically to the back of the iPhone. You will have to spend an extra Rs 4,500 to buy the MagSafe charger. You will have to connect the MagSafe charger to a 20W adapter to get 15W of speed. The MagSafe doesn’t charge the iPhone fast as in just under an hour it managed to get up to 45%. This is another race Apple has refused to be part of when its Android rivals are quite ahead of it. Forget a fast charger, Apple — as you very well know by now — isn’t giving a charging adapter with the iPhone. Whatever may be the reason — Apple says it's for the environment — but there are going to be a lot people peeved at not finding a charger inside the box. Those who are upgrading from iPhones would perhaps be relatively fine but first-time buyers, get ready to shell out extra to buy a charger adapter. iPhone 12 review: VerdictThe iPhone 12 starts at Rs 79,990 (64GB variant) and for most people an expensive buy. It’s the iPhone that we expect most people to buy not just because the iPhone 12 Pro costs a good Rs 40,000 more because most might not see the benefit of spending that extra cash. The iPhone 12 is a phone that does everything consistently well. It has a lovely display, good cameras, blazing-fast performance and a battery life that won’t disappoint anyone. It has everything that Apple does really well: design, performance and overall experience of using a smartphone. If you are looking to upgrade from an iPhone older than XR -- or even XR -- then this is a no-brainer as you will feel a world of a difference. Those with iPhone 11 can perhaps give this a miss as except the display and the new design there isn’t a compelling reason to switch just after 12 months. The iPhone 12 will easily last you for the next three years of any glitches, that is keeping in mind Apple’s track record of software updates and iPhone processors lasting longer than the competition. It’s not a flawless iPhone but it’s very close to being the perfect iPhone for most people in the world. And that is why it is an iPhone we expect to outsell not just every other iPhone but most smartphones in the world.READ FULL REVIEW

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Manoj Chandrasekar

1.0

Over rated and priced in India, iPhone 12 is a 700 USD phone, so in INR it should have been priced 55k and not 80k...I should either be stupid or willingly making charity to Apple if I buy in India. Would prefer to do neither... Thank you Apple!

Denzel Albert

1.0

Rated Apple iPhone 12 as Poor

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Being a user of apple from last 8 years ,i will suggest you to upgrade if you have 6,7,8 or x whether you have 11 pro or xs then retain your phone ,poor 5 g generation feature for india whch will come after 2 years

Prashant

5.0

Made in China, hence not interested.

Saurabh

5.0

Rated Apple iPhone 12 as Excellent