15 details of the iPhone 12: know everything about the new smartphone
Apple recently revealed the iPhone 12, its newest smartphone, but interest in the device is already high. And of course with that interest, comes the curiosity to know all the details of the iPhone 12 and everything it has to offer.
To make this easier for you, we have separated all the most interesting details of the iPhone 12. This goes for both news and improvements over previous models. To check out more, just take a look at our guide below!
1. Design
To start our list on the details of the iPhone 12, let's talk about the first thing you will notice: the design of the device. Despite not having made super drastic changes to the look of the new smartphone, you can see that it is quite different from its closest predecessors.
In fact, it has returned to a closer look than what we saw on the old iPhone 4. In other words, it has a rectangular appearance and flattened corners, exactly as in the old models that won so many fans.
It is definitely a good way to attract consumers who want a change in the rounded look of the latest iPhones and who like the classic look.
2. Display
After years of falling short, the iPhone's screen is really impressing with each new version. One of the best details of the iPhone 12 is that it has a 6.1-inch OLED display and a resolution of 2,532 × 1,170 pixels.
This means that it has a 460 ppi, that is, a density of 460 pixels per inch. It's not exactly the best display on the market, but it's a great improvement over its predecessors.
3. Processor
The processor, as expected from the new Apple smartphone, is the A14 Bionic chip. It is brand new and seen only on the iPads that were announced this year.
It promises to be the fastest processor ever seen on a smartphone. Although Apple did not disclose, it was found that the iPhone 12 has 4 GB of RAM, slightly less than current intermediate competitors.
4. Storage
It is always important to know more about storing a new iPhone. After all, the minimum internal space is what dictates the base price of the iPhone and is the size you will have to be content with throughout your use of the device.
We say this because there is no memory card slot on the iPhone 12, as well as its predecessors. The device can be purchased with 64 GB, 128 GB or 256 GB.
Of course, the more storage, the more expensive the model. Many consumers expected Apple to discard the 64 GB version, after all, this space can end up very quickly when storing iOS, apps, games, photos and videos.
Unfortunately, it was not that year that this happened.
5. Colors
Other interesting details of the iPhone 12 include its colors, which are quite vibrant this year. The normal device can be purchased in black, blue, green, red and white.
Now whoever buys a Pro model, can only find them in blue, gold, graphite and silver. Apple is not expected to launch more colors, but you can always put a colorful cover or skin on top of the device if you prefer.
6. Camera
The iPhone 12 camera is very interesting this year. Although it does not seem to have something very different, Apple always gets beautiful images with apparently very simple lenses.
The front camera is 12 megapixel with f / 2.2 aperture. At the front, we have two lenses, an angular of 12 megapixels and an ultra-angular also of 12 megapixels.
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7. Operating System
As it happens every year, Apple equipped its new iPhone with the newest version of its Operating System. This time, we know more about iOS 14, which arrives first on the iPhone 12 and will soon be available for older devices.
It is worth remembering that the iPhone 12 will continue to receive iOS updates for many years. So, at least you will have a very current smartphone for at least 5 or 6 years after purchase.
8. MagSafe
MagSafe technology is an old favorite of Mac users and many expected to see it again on newer devices. But the big surprise was seeing this technology right on the new iPhone.
This is one of the most unexpected details of the iPhone 12, but it is more than welcome. Basically, with MagSafe chargers, you can recharge your iPhone 12 wirelessly and very quickly.
9. Battery
It is difficult to see Apple releasing hard data about the battery of its devices. Usually, we always see a comparison with the previous one or a number of hours of its operation.
This time, the company commented that the iPhone 12 can handle up to 15 hours of uninterrupted video playback. Although this is a long time, we will know better about battery life when the device is actually tested by users.
10. Lack of charger
Speaking of battery, it is good to mention one of the most negative details of the iPhone 12. Apple said that the device will not have a charger inside the box, unlike all other iPhones of the company.
Instead, the consumer will receive a cable with a Lightning and USB-C connector. To charge the device, the user will have to buy a charger separately or use an old one.
The interesting detail is that the cable included in the box is not compatible with any old iPhone charger. After all, none of them has a USB-C port.
Certainly, it is a very strange strategy on the part of Apple, especially when stating that they are doing this for the environment. It is just that this excuse is hard to believe when we see that all the boxes are still packed with plastic, a practice abandoned by most of its competitors for years.
11. 5G
As expected, the iPhone 12 is actually the first smartphone from Apple to support 5G networks. Of course, this technology is still growing and becoming popular, so it may take time for you to be able to take advantage of it frequently on your iPhone.
Still, it's great that support is there for users who plan on having the iPhone 12 for years to come. It also means that your successors must come natively with that support.
12. Dimensions
It is always important to get a sense of the dimensions of a smartphone before you buy it. After all, it sucks to find out that he is much bigger or smaller than you imagined just the day he gets your hands on it.
The good news is that the iPhone 12's size is well up to current standards. Despite the large screen, it is not that big, not least because there are no unnecessary edges around the display.
The device is 146.7 mm high, 71.5 mm wide and 7.4 mm thick. Its weight is no more than 164g.
13. Different versions
You can't make a list of the main details of the iPhone 12 without even talking about the different versions of the device. In addition to the normal version, we have the iPhone 12 Mini, iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max.
Overall, the iPhone 12 Mini is just a slightly smaller version, for those who prefer a more compact smartphone. The iPhone Pro and Pro Max have more RAM, have a 12-megapixel Telephoto lens at the rear (in addition to the other two), more battery life and better storage options.
While the iPhone 12 Mini is cheaper than the normal version, the Pro and Pro Max models are much more expensive. The good thing about so many versions is that consumers end up having more options than in the past.
If you want to know more details about the iPhone 12 and its differences between the other versions, you can access the link and check our complete guide on the subject.
14. Price
The long-awaited (and possibly dreadful) time has come to know the price of the iPhone 12. As prices in Brazil have already been revealed, we will mention the cost in dollars and in reais right after:
- 64 GB iPhone 12: $ 829 or $ 7,999
- 128 GB iPhone 12: $ 879 or $ 8,499
- 256 GB iPhone 12: $ 979 or $ 9,499
They are definitely very salty prices, especially with a dollar as high as the current one. Of course, it may be cheaper to buy an iPhone directly abroad or wait for prices to drop in stores outside Apple's official website.
15. Launch
As usual, the launch of the iPhone 12 was for exactly one month of its official announcement, which occurred on October 13, 2020. The pre-sale started shortly after, on the 16th of the same month.
Whoever purchased the product in that period, will already receive the iPhone 12 on November 13. In Brazil, there is no exact forecast of when the device will be launched, but it should not take much longer than the initial date.
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