![]() The entire iPhone 12 line, including the mini and Pro Max, also use Apple’s new Ceramic Shield glass, which the company claims is scratch resistant and fares much better when dropped. Plus, Apple’s smart data mode will automatically switch the iPhone to LTE to save battery life when 5G isn’t delivering noticeably better speeds. Depending on your carrier and where you live, you will see different 5G download and upload speeds, so it’s not something to be worried about just yet. But unless you are a pro, you won’t notice a huge difference.ĬNN Underscored: The iPhone 12 Mini is what all small phones should beĥG - although not fully accessible yet – will be a further battery drain. The Pro Max’s 2.5x zoom makes it easier to zero in on something farther away, without moving closer or losing image quality, although the Pro’s 2x zoom still mostly did the trick.įor very serious photographers, the Pro Max adds a few extra features, such as sensor-shift optical image stabilization and a larger image sensor on the main camera, that may improve image quality in certain situations. Both phones took excellent shots that were bright, detailed and showed contrast without needing any editing. When testing, I took photos of the same subject or object with both the Pro and Pro Max during different times of day. That means you’ll get a 2.5x zoom on the Pro Max, compared to the Pro’s 2x zoom and a 1x zoom on the iPhone 12 and mini. The most obvious difference between the two is that the Pro Max has a telephoto camera capable of tighter closeup shots. Their cameras are aided by lidar, a technology most commonly associated with self-driving cars, which helps the camera focus faster in low-light settings. The Pro and Pro Max both have three cameras (compared to the iPhone 12, they have an additional telephoto lens). IPhone 12 review: Upgrade for the camera, not 5G It definitely wowed me, and put photos taken at night by my iPhone XR (which doesn’t have Night mode) to shame. An improved version of Night mode, first introduced with last year’s iPhone 11, brightens low-light selfies or photos taken at nighttime, resulting in better contrast and more details, without needing a flash. ![]() Just like the 12, the mini takes excellent photos, especially at night. Both models come in red, green, blue, black and white. Like the iPhone 12, the mini has two cameras and a new sleek design with flat edges. Some people will love the small size some people will definitely wish they had gone larger. (I guess I could go back to texting with one hand?) Consuming media on the mini isn’t the best experience, and it feels cramped if you have to tap messages and emails out all day. My fingers kept bumping into each other because the keyboard is so much smaller than what I’m used to. ![]() There’s a learning curve to typing on a small phone again. After some time with the mini, you start to realize the limitations of small phones and why manufacturers have largely moved on. You can comfortably hold the mini in your hand, easily fit it in your pocket or a car cup holder, and when you’re talking on the phone it doesn’t feel like you’re holding up a brick.īut while the mini succeeds in delivering impressive features on important things like the camera, I’m accustomed to bigger phones after years of using them, and it’s hard to go back. With its 5.4-inch screen, the mini looks like a slightly shrunken version of the iPhone 12, which has a 6.1-inch screen. But there are a few important differences, namely the size, price and battery life. But it wasn’t a step backward by any means: The mini packs all the new features of the iPhone 12 – such as a stellar camera, a faster chip, OLED display, and 5G capability. Testing out Apple’s newest and tiniest phone felt like a throwback to phones from over five years ago, when the basic phone was still modestly sized compared to the giants of today.
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