The main similarities and differences between the iPhone 12 models.
Apple has taken the capabilities of iPhone 12 to incredible heights. The iPhone 12 series consists of four models – iPhone 12 Mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max.
All iPhone 12 models have 5G support and feature A14 Bionic chip, which Apple calls the “fastest chip”. All four models of the iPhone 12 with camera capabilities, both for photography and videography, are truly brilliant.
All four models of the iPhone 12 are mostly similar. Deciding, therefore, when choosing the preferred version, can be confusing. Choosing the preferred version will help you to distinguish the main features of the iPhone 12 models according to your interests and needs. The main characteristics that make these models different from each other are the camera, memory, battery life, performance, display and colors.
iPhone 12: The baseline model
iPhone 12 Mini: The smallest model
iPhone 12 Pro: The faster, better-performing iPhone 12 model
iPhone 12 Pro Max: The biggest and most powerful iPhone 12 model
Camera
The iPhone 12’s main camera has a maximum aperture of f / 1.6, while the Ultra-Wide lens is capable of 2x optical zoom. In addition, all the cameras on the phone have a night mode (allowing clear shots to be taken in low light) and Deep Fusion (allowing for clear and detailed shots).
At first glance, the iPhone 12 cameras are not much different from previous iPhones. The iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Mini are equipped with wide and ultra wide lenses, while the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max include these lenses, with the addition of third phone lenses.
The biggest improvements in the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max cameras are features such as night mode portraits and Apple ProRAW.
Colours
The iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12 come in six colors. Apple has selected a bold, bright color palette for the composition of the iPhone 12. These colors are: black, white, red, green, blue and purple.
The iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max are available in four colors. Unlike the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Mini, Apple has opted for a lighter and pastel color palette for the iPhone 12 Pro models. These colors are: Silver, Graphite, Gold, and Pacific Blue.
iPhone 12 Mini : 64/128/256 GB
iPhone 12 : 64/128/256 GB
iPhone 12 Pro : 128/256/512 GB
iPhone 12 Pro Max : 128/256/512 GB
Display
The iPhone 12 series is the first iPhone line in which all models have a Super Retina XDR OLED screen. In previous generations this high-end screen was only available on Pro models. Except for a small difference in brightness levels, the readings are almost identical.
iPhone 12 Mini: 5.4 inch
iPhone 12: 6.1 inch
iPhone 12 Pro: 6.1 inch
iPhone 12 Pro Max: 6.7 inch
Battery and performance
Battery life and charging have been significantly improved in the iPhone 12 models. Starting with charging, all four models have support for Apple’s new MagSafe charger, which is a better, faster, safer wireless charger. Fast charging lets you charge your phone’s battery up to 50% in about 30 minutes.Another strength of the iPhone 12 is the incredibly long battery life.
iPhone 12 Mini : 15 hour
iPhone 12 : 17 hour
iPhone 12 Pro : 17 hour
iPhone 12 Pro Max: 20 hour