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Which iPhone12 is the best? The comparison between iPhone 12, Mini, Pro and Pro-Max
Apple has released its mainstream iPhone 12 lineup in late 2020. The iPhone 12 lineup has offered four models, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini. iPhone pro and iPhone pro max. All four models are equipped with the latest futuristic technology, A 14 bionic processor, OLED displays, 5G Connectivity, superb camera technology, and “Magsafe”.
Though, iPhone 12 lineup is approaching the “end of its product cycle”, we can still consider the iPhone 12 lineup as Apple’s latest-generation flagship for its all-around performance.
Let’s find out which iPhone-12 is best among the four variants. Let’s find out which iPhone-12 is the best to buy.
We have reviewed all the four iPhone-12 models “spec-by-spec” and noted down the comparison result for you.
# 1> Apple iPhone 12
Processor: Apple A-14 bionic chip
Storage Options: 64GB/128GB/256GB
Display Size: 6.1 inches
Dimension: 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.4mm
Weight: 164g
Rear Cameras: Two 12MP (wide and ultra-wide)
Front Camera: 12MP f/2.2
Colors: Black, White, PRODUCT (Red), Green, Blue
Starting Price: $799
The iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 pro are quite the same whenever “size” and “battery capacity” are concerned. iPhone 12 comes with one less “rear camera”, without “LiDAR- Scanner” and telephoto capability.
So, if the “camera option” is not so important, then we can easily go for “iPhone 12” to save money, rather than two big pro models.
Pros:
- Excellent camera functionality
- Loud stereo speakers
- Gorgeous “OLED” display
Cons:
- Volume buttons are tough to feel
# 2> Apple iPhone 12 Mini
Processor Architecture: Apple A14 Bionic Chip
Colors: Black, White, PRODUCT (Red), Green, Blue
Dimension: 131.5 x 64.2 x 7.4mm
Weight: 135g
Display Screen: 5.4 inches
Storage-Options: 64GB/128GB/256GB
Rear-Cameras: Two 12MP (wide and ultra-wide)
Front-Camera: 12MP f/2.2
Starting Price: $699
A very intelligent move from Apple is the “iPhone 12 mini”, a comparatively smaller device among all four variants of the iPhone 12 lineup. This “mini” has the same “A-4 bionic chip”, 5G, Wireless-Charging and “Dual rear camera” like iPhone 12.
The rest of the system specifications of this “small” device, the iPhone 12 mini, are also the same as its big brother, iPhone 12. Where lies the difference? The differences are only its “5.4 inches small OLED display” and the price. Yes, you can save $100, if size does not matter to you.
Pros:
- Small phone
- Flawless performance
- Excellent cameras
# 3> Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Processor: Apple A14 Bionic Chip
Display Size: 6.7 inches
Storage Options: 128GB/256GB/512GB
Rear Cameras: Three 12MP (wide, ultra-wide, telephoto), 5x optical Zoom
Front Camera: 12MP f/2.2
Colors: Silver, Graphite, Gold, Pacific Blue
Size: 160.8 x 78.1 x 7.4mm
Weight: 228g
Starting Price: $1,099
This is Apple’s best offer among all the four variants of the iPhone 12 lineup. Apple iPhone 12 pro-Max offers the biggest “display” and larger battery capacity. This device offers a triplet rear camera with the most advanced technology.
Apple offers a “telephoto” facility with a larger aperture in the “iPhone 12 pro-Max” model than its “iPhone 12 pro” model. Even, the optical Zoom has been enhanced from 2x to 5x in this “pro max” model. Last not but least, Apple has added advanced “Sensor-Shift Optical Image stabilization” technology in its “iPhone 12 pro max” model.
Pros:
- Long battery life
- Superb cameras
Cons:
- Expensive
- Big and heavy
# 4> Apple iPhone 12 Pro
Processor Architecture: Apple A14 Bionic Chip
Display-Size: 6.1 inches
Storage Options: 128GB/256GB/512GB
Rear Cameras: Three 12MP (wide, ultra-wide, telephoto), 2x optical zoom
Front Camera: 12MP f/2.2
Colors: Silver, Graphite, Gold, Pacific Blue
Dimension: 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.4mm
Weight: 189g
Starting Price: $999
Apple iPhone 12 pro model is having nearly the same specifications as the “Pro Max” model. There are minor differences in telephoto and wide lenses, 2x optical zoom, and smaller aperture compared to the “Pro Max” model.
Another difference is the smaller display, 6.1 inches OLED display, compared to the 6.7 inches display of the “Pro Max” model. The battery life is more or less the same as the “Pro Max” model.
So, if you want to save few bucks, iPhone 12 Pro model will offer you the nearly same experience as its “Pro Max” model.
We would like to recommend you a buyer’s guide video to watch. Video credit “Max Tech” industries.
Video credit “Max Tech” industries.
iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini both are now available in Dubai, UAE. The price charts are as follows
| iPhone Model | Price (inclusive of VAT) |
| iPhone 12 64 GB | Starting from AED 3,399 |
| iPhone 12 128 GB | Starting from AED 3,609 |
| iPhone 12 256 GB | Starting from AED 4,029 |
| iPhone 12 Mini 64 GB | Starting from AED 2,999 |
| iPhone 12 Mini 128 GB | Starting range from AED 3,209 |
| iPhone 12 Mini 256 GB | Starting from AED 3,629 |
Now, let’s have a side-by-side comparison table of the iPhone 12 to visualize the fact more easily.
| Model – Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max | Model – Apple iPhone 12 Pro | Model – Apple iPhone 12 Mini | Model -Apple iPhone 12 | |
| Dimensions (inches) | 6.33 x 3.07 x 0.29 in. | 5.78 x 2.82 x 0.29 in. | 5.18 x 2.53 x 0.29 in. | 5.78 x 2.82 x 0.29 in. |
| Display size, resolution | 6.7-inch OLED; with 2,778×1,284 pixels resolution | 6.1-inch OLED; with 2,532×1,170 pixels resolution | 5.4-inch OLED; with 2,340×1,080 pixels resolution | 6.1-inch OLED; with 2,532×1,170 pixels resolution |
| Pixel density | 458ppi | 460ppi | 476ppi | 460ppi |
| Weight (ounces, grams) | 228g .; 8.03 oz | 189g .; 6.66 oz | 135g .; 4.76 oz | 164g .; 5.78 oz |
| Mobile software | iOS 14 software | iOS 14 software | iOS 14 software | iOS 14 software |
| Camera | 12-megapixel (wide), 12-megapixel (ultra-wide), 12-megapixel (telephoto) | 12-megapixel (wide), 12-megapixel (ultra-wide), 12-megapixel (telephoto) | 12-megapixel (wide), 12-megapixel (ultra-wide) | 12-megapixel (wide), 12-megapixel (ultra-wide) |
| Front Facing Camera | 12-megapixel | 12-megapixel | 12-megapixel | 12-megapixel |
| Video Capture | 4k | 4k | 4k | 4k |
| Processor | Apple A14 Bionic processor | Apple A14 Bionic processor | Apple A14 Bionic processor | Apple A14 Bionic processor |
| Storage | 512GB 256GB, 128GB | 512GB 256GB, 128GB | 256GB, 128GB, 64GB | 256GB, 128GB, 64GB
|
| RAM | Undisclosed | Undisclosed | Undisclosed | Undisclosed |
| Expandable storage | NO | NO | NO | NO |
| Battery | Not disclosed; According to Apple it will be having 17 hours of video playback | Not disclosed; According to Apple it will be having 17 hours of video playback | Not disclosed; According to Apple it will be having 15 hours of video playback | Not disclosed; According to Apple it will be having 15 hours of video playback |
| Fingerprint sensor | Not available (Face ID) | Not available (Face ID) | Not available (Face ID) | Not available (Face ID) |
| Connector | Lightning | Lightning | Lightning | Lightning |
| Headphone jack | No | No | No | No |
| Special features | ; 5G enabled network; Lidar scanner & MagSafe; with water-resistant feature (IP68); with wireless charging; also dual-SIM capabilities (nano-SIM and e-SIM) | ; 5G enabled network; Lidar scanner & MagSafe; with water-resistant feature (IP68); with wireless charging; also dual-SIM capabilities (nano-SIM and e-SIM) | ; 5G enabled network; MagSafe; with water-resistant feature (IP68); with wireless charging; also dual-SIM capabilities (nano-SIM and e-SIM) | ; 5G enabled network; MagSafe; with water-resistant feature (IP68); with wireless charging; also dual-SIM capabilities (nano-SIM and e-SIM) |
| Price off-contract (USD) | $1,099 (128GB), $1,199 (256GB), $1,399 (512GB) | $999 (128GB), $1,099 (256GB), $1,299 (512GB) | $729 (64GB), $779 (128GB), $879 (256GB) | $829 (64GB), $879 (128GB), $979 (256GB) |
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