Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook unveiled the new iPhone 12 in a special event earlier this month. With the main iPhone, a cheaper iPhone 12 mini was announced alongside the more expensive Max and Pro Max phones. The main improvements to its predecessor are an improved screen, a faster chip and an ability to run on 5G next-generation cellular networks.
The new iPhone followed the trend of ever-increasing smartphones by being 11 percent thinner, 15 percent smaller and 16 percent lighter than the iPhone 11. It will also come in two screen sizes: 5.4 inches and 6.1 inches, with the former being the iPhone Mini.
Unlike older iPhones, the iPhone 12 has smooth, flat aluminum edges instead of round corners. This change works well with the new all-screen design. Several tech reviewers have said that the iPhone 12 is specifically designed to be easier to hold and use one-handed.
The screen using organic light-emitting diode (OLED) technology has been touted as one of the biggest changes to previous models. The display is brighter and more colorful, with the higher pixel density making the display crisper. The screen is also protected by what Apple refers to as a “Ceramic Shield.” This addition makes the iPhone 12 four times more immune to drop cracks than its predecessor.
The iPhone 12 uses the A14 Bionic processor, which has proven effective in the iPad Air. It is an extremely powerful chip that is capable of handling anything demanded from the phone, even graphically intensive gaming.
Another big aspect of the new device is that it can connect to 5G networks. The iPhone 12 will be the first of Apple’s smartphones to have this ability. Mr. Cook talked comprehensively about how this new feature will offer a “new level of performance for downloads and uploads.” Chief Executive of Verizon Hans Vestberg was at the event to highlight the phone’s peak speeds.
Battery life on the new phone is also impressive. The phone lasts about 40 hours between charges with the screen being used for well over six hours during that period. This is longer than most rival phones. It takes just 25 minutes to charge the battery to fifty percent, using Apple’s new USB-C charger.
Environmentally-speaking, Apple took measures to ensure more sustainability. The iPhone 12 uses 100 percent recycled tin in the solder of its main board, 99 percent recycled tungsten, 98 percent recycled rare earth elements and around 35 percent recycled plastic in its various components. Also, the iPhone box will no longer have power adapters or headphones. The iPhone will come with just the USB-C cable, in an effort to reduce the company’s carbon footprint.
The iPhone 12’s rear camera is a dual 12-megapixel, accompanied with a 12-megapixel front camera. The new camera lens allows for 27 percent more light for better low-light performance.
Prices range for the new phone from 900 USD for the iPhone 12 Mini and 1,450 USD for the Pro Max. It would be reasonable to ask if it is worth the purchase before going to the store and getting one. Well, it depends on your current phone. The new iPhone is definitely the best iPhone since the X. However, not many will see it’s worth the switch if you own a newer iPhone.
