iPhone 12 Release
iPhone 12 Release
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What new features do the iPhone 12 models have, and are they worth the cost?
Ever since the release of the first iPhone, Apple has been making it an almost yearly tradition to release a new and more advanced model. This year, Apple has released the iPhone 12 line, which includes the iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12, and the iPhone 12 mini. Prices range from $1099 to $699. What new features does this line of new iPhones offer and are they worth the cost?
The iPhone 12 and the iPhone 12 Pro’s release date was October 23, and the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max’s release date was November 13. You are able to purchase them because they are all out now.
The iPhone 12 Mini is the smallest of the four models. Apple claims that it’s the world’s smallest and lightest 5G phone. It starts at $699 for 64 GB storage. The phone measures 4.76 ounces, 2.53 inches wide, 0.29 inch deep, and 5.18 inches high. It has all the same features as the iPhone 12, but a shorter battery life.The iPhone 12 is available starting at $799 for 64 GB storage. This model uses an aluminum frame and has a glossy glass back. Its dimensions are: 5.78 ounces, 0.29 inch deep, 2.82 inches wide, and 5.87 inches high.
The iPhone 12 Pro is the smaller model of the two pro-level phones in Apple’s iPhone 12 line. It has a glass and stainless-steel design with flat edges and starts at $999 for 128GB. The iPhone 12 Pro measures 6.66 ounces, 0.29 inch deep, 2.82 inches wide, and 5.78 inches tall. The iPhone 12 Pro Max is the larger model of the two pro-level phones in Apple’s iPhone 12 lineup, it starts at $1099 for 128GB. This model is 6.33 inches tall, 3.07 inches wide, 0.29 inch deep, and weighs about 8.03 ounces.
Design
Flat sides are back. After years of smooth, rounded edges, Apple is finally bringing back flat edges to its iPhone designs. Prior to the iPhone 6, Apple was using this flat-sided design, from the iPhone 4 to the iPhone 5. The last iPhone to have this design was the iPhone SE.
One of the new features of the iPhone 12 is what Apple calls "Ceramic Shield." It is said that the Ceramic Shield coverglass has nano-ceramic crystals infused into the glass to improve durability, and offers 4x better drop protection than the glass used for the iPhone 11 models.
The Super Retina XDR display which is featured on the iPhone 12 models uses OLED technology. The OLED technology delivers a high contrast ratio and high resolution. The Super Retina XDR display also features High Dynamic Range (HDR). It delivers a broad range of dark and light areas in photos and videos.
Water Resistance
The iPhone 12 models have a IP68 rating. The two letters, IP, stand for ingress protection. This measures the level of protection against liquids and solids from entering the device. The first number provides a rating on how well protected a device is against dust. The scale runs from 0 to 6, meaning that the iPhone 12 series is fully protected against dust. The second number refers to the protection against liquids on a scale of 0 to 9. Although the iPhone 12, with a rating of 8, doesn’t offer the highest protection, it does offer considerable protection against liquids. Apple says that all the iPhone 12 models are water resistant up to the maximum depth of 6 meters for up to 30 minutes, and are protected against everyday spills of liquids like coffee or soda.
A14 Bionic Chip
Apple revealed its latest mobile chip, the A14 Bionic chip, at the Time Flies event. This chip is the fastest chip in a smartphone, and is inside the iPhone 12 series. It’s the first 5-nanometer silicon in the industry. Using the 5-nanometer process technology, the A14 Bionic chip is packed with 11.8 billion transistors for an increased performance on the iPhone 12.
5G and Magsafe
Apple has upgraded from 4G LTE to 5G for the next generation of iPhones. 5G brings faster speeds and better connectivity to the new iPhone 12. 5G has been deployed in 35+ countries, and it is expected that more countries will launch their 5G networks in 2020 and beyond. All of the iPhone 12 models also have a ring of magnets built into the back around the wireless charging coil to make them attachable to MagSafe-based accessories, like chargers (enables faster and more accurate charging) and phone cases.
Camera System
The iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Mini has a dual-lens camera setup, while the Pros have a triple-lens camera setup. The dual-lens camera system features the Ultra Wide camera and a new Wide camera with an ƒ/1.6 aperture (the opening of a lens where light passes through) that lets in 27 percent more light for better performance in low-light photos and videos. There are two new features that Apple has included in the camera system of the iPhone 12 models: Deep Fusion and Night Mode. With Night Mode, users can experience brighter pictures and better contrast for photos shot in low-light settings, while Deep Fusion creates more texture and less noise in photos. The iPhone 12 features the first camera to shoot HDR videos with Dolby Vision, which allows users to easily capture, edit, and share cinema-like videos on the iPhone.
Commitment to the Environment
Starting with the iPhone 12, there will be no more power adapter or earbuds included with new phones. Apple's commitment to the environment is the reason why the company has decided to remove these two accessories. If anyone needs a power adapter or earbuds, Apple will sell them for 19 dollars each. Although there will be no earbuds and power adapters included in the packaging, there will still be a power cable included in the box. With this move, Apple can make smaller boxes, which cuts 2 million metric tons of carbon emission annually.
There are many different factors to look into when determining if the iPhone 12 series is worth it. The big thing to know is that the 5G connectivity is still very limited in the United States and in other countries. That being said, this feature will become more useful over time, meaning that it will have fast, high speeds when connected.. Another thing that will be useful over time as well is Magsafe. It’s likely in the future that we will see a variety of accessories that align with this new feature. The iPhone 12 series is more expensive than the iPhone 11 series, has a better battery life, and doesn’t come with earbuds or a charger due to environmental reasons. If you are considering purchasing one of the iPhone 12 models, keep in this in mind: if you want to have a good camera system on an iPhone to take pictures and videos, the Pro models are for you. If you use your phone for more work-based things, the iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12 are probably more beneficial for you.
Shirley is an eighth-grader and joined the Edge team this year because she’s interested in journalism. She is bilingual and speaks Mandarin and is learning to write in that language. She enjoys figure skating, reading, and drawing. She is looking forward to improving her skills as a writer.
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