How will the new models differ?
- The 5G era
Apple has finally unveiled its first 5G models -
5G-enabled iPhones have one slimpoint: only models sold in the US will support millimeter ranges. This is important because it is in these ranges that the new generation network demonstrates gigantic, up to several gigabits per second, connection speeds. Another thing is that such ranges are suitable only for stadiums and other places with a large crowd of people - radio waves of such a frequency very poorly penetrate walls, trees and other obstacles.
Head of mobile operator Verizon, speakingat the presentation, he promised that under ideal conditions the speed would be up to 4 Gbps for uploads and 200 Mbps for uploads. The company has pledged to invest in the development of 5G infrastructure at large mass facilities in the United States, including stadiums.
- MagSafe
Apple Returns to MagSafe - Wirelesscharging that connects to the device with a magnetic mount. The magnets are located around the induction element of the charger. MagSafe works like a connector: Magnetic accessories can be attached to iPhone 12.
The company presented several options for covers andmagnetic chargers, but noted that other manufacturers are preparing their own options. MagSafe Duo is an easy-to-move mat that allows you to charge your watch and iPhone at the same time.
Charger, leather wallet,Silicone and clear cases for iPhone 12 will be available starting October 23. Leather case for iPhone 12 - November 6th. Dual charger and leather sleeve - later, date unknown.
Four iPhones - from mini to max
- iPhone 12
The first new iPhone in the 2020 lineup wasthe base iPhone 12. This is a 6.1-inch launch smartphone with two cameras, like the iPhone 11. Perhaps these are the only similarities with last year's smartphone.
First, the iPhone 12 has received 5G. All smartphones presented the day before received the new communication standard, and this is perhaps one of the company's main decisions for many years. Some users were waiting for 5G support back in 2019 with the announcement of the iPhone 11, but it's time to admit: both Apple and its partners, and the world itself, were not ready for such a step.
The new iPhone is available in five colors: red, white, green, blue and black. The device has three cameras, one on the front and two on the back: an ultra wide-angle and an updated wide-angle with an f / 1.6 aperture. Night mode and Deep Fusion works on all three cameras. The newer cameras do a better job of shooting in dim light, thanks in part to computational photography (i.e. neural networks).
The base iPhone is now equipped withA Super Retina XDR OLED display that's harder to damage with a stronger Ceramic Shield front panel. At the same time, the peak brightness is twice as high as that of the iPhone 11. The display diagonal is 6.1 inches.
Price in Russia - from 79,990 rubles, pre-order - October 21, sales start - October 23.
- iPhone mini
iPhone 12 mini does the same thingiPhone 12 is the only difference in display size and battery capacity. The 12 mini looks like a device for those tired of shovels and want a phone that fits easily in their pocket - but doesn't want to take the aging iPhone SE.
Available in 64 GB, 128 GB and 256 GB. And five colors: blue, green, black, white and red (PRODUCT (RED). Apple has announced the device as the most compact 5G smartphone in the world. Aluminum case, diagonal - 5.4 ". Water resistant - up to 6 meters in duration up to 30 minutes.
The size and weight of the iPhone 12 mini is somewherein the middle between the iPhone SE and the second generation iPhone SE. Only unlike budget devices, the mini display (also OLED) occupies the entire front panel. Its diagonal is 5.4 inches versus 4.7 in the second generation iPhone SE.
As for the battery, then, judging by the descriptionmodel, 12 mini operates on a single charge a little less than iPhone 12: in video playback mode up to 15 hours instead of 17 in the older model, when watching video in streaming mode - 10 hours instead of 11.
Price in Russia - from 69,990 rubles, pre-order - November 6, sales start - November 13
iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max
In front of the more expensive iPhone 12 Pro, nothingdifferent from iPhone 12: Same size, same Super Retina XDR OLED screen, same resolution. The difference is in the stainless steel material instead of aluminum and in the camera system. As with last year's models, the Pro version has three rear cameras: main, ultra wide angle and telephoto. The ultra-wide-angle camera seems to have remained unchanged, but has learned to shoot in night mode.
The iPhone 12 Pro Max also has a new main camera.but it is different: the matrix and pixels in it have become larger, which allows them to capture more light. In addition, there is image stabilization with a sensor shift.
Design without rounded edges.The frame is made of steel, the back panel is made of frosted glass. The display is protected by a Ceramic Shield panel, which is said to be more reliable than the protective glass in older iPhones. The display area has increased due to a thinner frame. The OLED display reflects almost 3.5 million pixels. Brightness reaches 1200 cd/m² in peak mode, as if “revitalizing” HDR video.
For the first time ever, you can shoot video with highdynamic range and frequency up to 60 frames per second. Apple claims this will allow for cinematic quality without additional post-processing.
An additional module has been added to the Pro modelcameras - LiDAR sensor. This is a sensor that works in conjunction with cameras and determines the distance to objects using an infrared light beam. Thanks to the technology, the smartphone focuses up to six times better in low light, and the shooting itself is faster. This allows you to shoot portraits in "night" mode - an exclusive feature of Pro models.
Price in Russia - from 99,990 rubles, pre-order - October 21, start of sales - October 23
The telephoto camera in the 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max is also different: in the first it is with a 2x magnification, as it was before, and in the second - with a 2.5x magnification.
Both Pro versions received another sensor in the blockcameras - LiDAR. It allows you to measure the distance to objects in the frame, which greatly improves the capabilities of augmented reality (virtual objects "interact" better with real surfaces). The sensor also helps the camera to focus in low light.
IPhone 12 Pro and Pro Max also get supportnight mode for portraits and time-lapse video in night mode. The front camera adds night mode and Deep Fusion. The design is the same as the regular Pro. Case size - 6.7 inches. The display area has increased due to a thinner bezel.
Wide-angle camera with ƒ / 1 aperture.6, increased by 47% matrix and pixels of 1.7 microns; telephoto camera with a focal length of 65 mm; ultra wide-angle camera. The system of these cameras is said to collectively provide a 5x optical zoom range.
Four colors: graphite, silver, gold and Pacific blue. Water protection, as in the regular Pro.
HomePod mini
Three years after the introduction of the HomePod Applepresented its reduced version - in the form of a round pots (although there are already a lot of versions of what it looks like). By and large, this is a box for Siri to control smart home and applications, like Yandex.Station mini with Alice.
HomePod mini will not go on sale in Russia. It's a shame - in the US it costs three times less than the original HomePod.
HomePod mini is available in two colors - white and"Gray space". A backlit touchpad with volume controls is at the top. The height of the column is just over eight centimeters. Of course, full support for the voice assistant Siri.
360-degree audio is processed 180 times per second. The acoustics are said to allow you to place the speaker in any part of the room.
The column is able to recognize voices of differentfamily members. Inside HomePod mini - three speakers and an S5 processor, as in the Apple Watch Series 5. By the end of the year, they promise to support third-party music services, but without the most important thing - Spotify.
The price of the speaker is great at just $ 99, so you can buy several and combine to play music together.
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