iPhone 12 Pro and Pro Max
Yesterday, Apple officially introduced four new iPhones, including two models
iPhone 12 officially presented: differences from iPhone 11
This year's Pro models have a brand newa flat-sided design, a modern take on the iconic look of iPhone 4, and advanced camera systems with improved zoom and a fashionable LiDAR sensor for a better AR experience and gaming experience. And yes, you also have support for new and faster 5G networks!
New iPhone 12 Pro family
iPhone 12 Pro features a 6.1-inch display(slightly larger than the 5.8-inch iPhone 11 Pro), starts at $1,000 and comes in three signature Apple colors: silver, graphite and gold, as well as a fourth, all-new color option — blue model. Memory for the base model is 128 GB, and you can also buy 256 GB and 512 GB versions.
iPhone 12 Pro Max has a 6.7-inch screen(slightly larger than 6.5 inches on the iPhone 11 Pro Max), its base price is set at $ 1,100. It comes in the same color: Silver, Graphite, Gold and New Blue, and it is also offered in the same storage capacities: 128GB, 256GB and 512GB.
Features and differences between iPhone 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max:
- Dimensions: 146.7 x 71.6 x 7.4mm vs 160.8 x 78.1 x 7.4mm
- Screen: 6.1-inch OLED screen vs 6.7-inch OLED screen
- Chip: Apple A14 on both
- Memory: 128GB / 256GB / 512GB on both
- Camera: Quad camera systems with LiDAR, longer 2.5x lens at Max, larger main camera sensor at Max
- Connectivity: Supports 5G on both
- Battery life: 17 hours video playback on the 12 Pro, 20 hours video playback on the 12 Pro Max
Apple A14 Bionic: the fastest chip
One of the most interesting new products in thisspecifications — new A14 chip. Apple lifted the lid on its 5nm A14 chip last month when it announced the same processor would power the iPad Air 4, and also mentioned that the processor had greater power efficiency and faster performance than the already industry-leading performance of the 7- nanometer processor. A13 Bionic is used in the iPhone 11 line.
What's new in the iPhone 12 Pro line
Now Apple has revealed that the A14 has 11.8billion transistors, nearly 40% more than the A13. CPU performance is up to 50% faster than any other smartphone, GPU is also 50% faster, and Apple has also increased ML performance by increasing the number of cores in the Neural Engine from 8 to 16.
IPhone 12 Pro colors
The iPhone 12 Pro series does not have this amountcolors like the more affordable iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12 models, but you get some classic Apple — silver, space gray graphite and gold, as well as a new Pacific Blue option. Blue version — This is a type of navy blue that looks beautiful but is also classic and slightly subdued, while gold is a particularly interesting option. Apple mentioned how it changed the finish. By the way, the iPhone Pro line uses surgical stainless steel for the body, rather than aluminum, as in the more affordable iPhone 12 models.
In terms of colors, it'd be nice to get the gorgeous black or red that we've seen from Apple in other Pro models, but alas, these are the four official colors you can choose from.
Ceramic Shield
It is the toughest glass ever used in a phone.
The back cover is made of glass with frostedcoated and looks very nice. But the most interesting is the front glass, which is completely new. Apple co-developed it with Corning and calls it "Ceramic Shield," claiming to be the toughest glass ever used in a smartphone. As usual, Apple has mentioned a few fancy terms about the process and how this glass is tempered with a new high temperature step, but you end up with 4x better drop performance.
IPhone 12 size comparison
Since we now have two new sizes, let's compare the dimensions of the iPhone 12 Pro and Pro Max with last year's iPhone 11 Pro and Pro Max.
Both new phones are slightly larger than before, but a slight increase in physical size gives a rather noticeable improvement in screen real estate.
Camera
Apple is significantly upgrading its camerasiPhone 12 Pro. It also still includes telephoto zoom lenses only on the iPhone Pro, as the cheaper models don't have a dedicated telephoto lens.
Here are the camera specs you get with the iPhone 12 Pro lineup:
- 12MP main camera with fasterf1 / 6 aperture, Apple's first 7-element lens on both. The Pro Max, however, uses a larger sensor than the Pro (1.7 micron pixel size on the Pro Max versus 1.4 micron on the Pro) and has new sensor shift stabilization.
- 12MP ultra wide-angle camera
- 12 MP 2x telephoto zoom on 12 Pro (52mm), 2.5x zoom on 12 Pro Max (65mm)
- LiDAR sensor
- Smart HDR 3 delivers more depth
- 65mm lens on Max lets you see details without getting too close
Now there is a reason to choose the larger ProMax, except for just its size: the main camera on it has a larger sensor and an all-new OIS system that applies stabilization to the sensor instead of the heavier lens. This eliminates both low and strong interference such as hand movement or vehicle movement.
Otherwise the cameras on the Pro and Pro MaxIdentical: You've got the new Smart HDR 3 on both, which brings out details in faces when the sun is bright behind a person and takes better HDR shots overall. Night mode is also better on both, with it now available on all cameras, including the ultra wide-angle and front cameras.
New LiDAR sensor can see in the dark andhandy for faster autofocus in low light, and it works for both stills and videos. Low-light autofocus improved up to 6x. LiDAR also improves depth for night mode, for bokeh.
So while the familiar 3-way camera system withlast year's iPhones remain, new is the fourth sensor that appears on the back of the iPhone 12 Pro: LiDAR! This stands for Light Detection and Ranging, and it's basically the same sensor that officially debuted earlier this year with the 2020 iPad Pro. LiDAR detects distance by measuring how long it takes light to reach an object and bounce back, and works like indoors and outdoors. This makes AR possible with much more precision than any other smartphone on the market right now.
iPhone 12 Pro supports RAW photos
With native support for RAW photos coming later in the iPhone 12 Pro series, the Pro name finally makes sense.
New here is that you can shootRAW photos using Apple's new ProRAW standard. Apple has gone to great lengths to combine the depth of the RAW format with the camera's computational advances such as multi-frame processing in Deep Fusion and Smart HDR. To do this, a new pipeline has been created in which the processor, GPU, ISP and other components work together, and Apple ProRAW will work on all four iPhone 12 Pro cameras, including the front one.
You can edit RAW photos directly in the Photos app or third-party apps, and third-party apps can also capture Apple ProRAW.
Improvements to video on iPhone 12 Pro
10-bit video on iPhone 12 Pro!
Apple is also solidifying its leadership in smartphone video with several long-awaited improvements.
New iPhone 12 Pro line — these are the firstsmartphones that can record Dolby Vision HDR video and support 10-bit HDR video. This means they can capture more than 700 million colors, which is 60 times more than before. You also get a real-time HDR preview as you shoot it, and you can edit Dolby Vision videos right in the Photos app. This is truly an impressive thing, made possible by the powerful A14 chip.
As for the video, the new shift technologyThe OIS sensor also makes a difference, providing smoother stabilization overall, and you have faster autofocus in low light with a LiDAR sensor.
The larger sensor on the iPhone 12 Pro Max also gives it a low-light advantage as it picks up a lot more light.
5G
Both iPhone 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max support the newthe 5G connectivity standard, and will also work with the high-speed mmWave 5G network used by Verizon Wireless. However, if you live outside of the US, you will not get mmWave support.
5G comes in two main flavors:one — these are so-called sub6 networks, like the widely deployed T-Mobile and based on frequencies in the 6 GHz range, and the other — mmWave, similar to the one Verizon has deployed, is based on higher frequencies, which provides faster speeds, but at the cost of an easily interrupted signal and availability limited to a few pockets in large metropolitan areas.
The iPhone 12 Pro series has the most5G bands among all smartphones, optimized antenna placement. Apple has introduced a new Smart Data Mode, which ensures you only use 5G when you need it, and the rest of the time the iPhone will automatically switch to LTE to extend battery life.
Opening hours and MagSafe
Although Apple has yet to reveal the actual sizebattery life inside these iPhones, it provides estimates of battery life. In short, the battery life seems to be the same, even slightly worse on some models. The iPhone 12 Pro Max retains the same great battery life as last year's Max, but the iPhone 12 Pro performs slightly less video playback than the 11 Pro.
Take a look at Apple's official battery life statistics for the iPhone 12 series below.
Apple is also innovating inwireless charging. These iPhones offer MagSafe, a series of magnets around the wireless charging coil that allow wireless chargers to snap into place for perfect coil alignment and best charging results. In terms of speed, the Pros now support wireless charging speeds of up to 15W, double the rate before, but only with MagSafe chargers, while standard Qi wireless chargers can still only charge phones at speeds up to 7.5 Tue
Thanks to MagSafe, the new iPhones have magnets so they can easily connect to wireless chargers.
Apple is also introducing a series of new cases that also fit snugly around the phone thanks to magnets, which is nice.
Another novelty in the field of charging — This… AirPower, a cool new wireless charger that charges your iPhone and Apple Watch at the same time and folds neatly in half for travel.
Price and release date
The coronavirus pandemic caused Apple to delay the announcement of its iPhone by almost a month this year, and the pandemic has also delayed the actual launch of new iPhones.
Pre-orders for the 6.1-inch iPhone 12 Pro model begin in Russia on October 21
Prices are as follows…
iPhone 12 Pro 128 GB — 99,990 rubles
iPhone 12 Pro 256 GB — 109,990 rubles
iPhone 12 Pro 512 GB — 129,990 rubles
However, the larger 6.7-inch iPhone 12 Pro Max model is delayed, and pre-orders for it in Russia begin only on November 6. Prices are lower…
iPhone 12 Pro Max 128 GB — 109,990 rubles
iPhone 12 Pro Max 256 GB — 119,990 rubles
iPhone 12 Pro Max 512 GB — 139,990 rubles