I actually dislike the rectangular, stainless steel sides. Looks outdated, like an old iPod. I like the glass design of my iPhone X. Also, the iPhone X actually has smaller dimensions compared to the iPhone 12 Pro with the same screen size.
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I am quite pleased, in that I don't feel the need to upgrade. 5G is useless where I live, the CPU in my 11 is already faster than is needed for me. I am sure the cameras are better but again they are already great for a point and click person like me that has no idea about photography and just wants to take a good picture.
Usually quick to upgrade as I see the benefit but not this time. Not that I don't like what it brings, it will be a nice upgrade for many with older models or just those that want it.
Usually quick to upgrade as I see the benefit but not this time. Not that I don't like what it brings, it will be a nice upgrade for many with older models or just those that want it.
You don’t need to be pissed if they make the changes you want next year. You can just sell your 12 and get the 13 using the justification you were bamboozled when you bought the 12
I'm just disappointed about the camera differences between the 12 Pro models.
That I have to buy the biggest screen iPhone to get the latest sensor/camera tech is just "meh".
I can live with the lightning port, since I use wireless charging at home. And for travelling it's not a big problem to bring another cable with me.
That I have to buy the biggest screen iPhone to get the latest sensor/camera tech is just "meh".
I can live with the lightning port, since I use wireless charging at home. And for travelling it's not a big problem to bring another cable with me.
Thats up to you if you accept the 500$. If you put in a little time and effort you could nearly get twice what Apple would give you
That’s not a fair comparison. There’s enough tech in the notch to overtake the entirety of a cheap Chinese phone. You keep forgetting that the notch isn’t a design aesthetic. It actually has a legitimate reason for existing. And one can argue from a design perspective that the notch identifies the device as being an iPhone
Couldn’t agree more, I’m hanging onto my SE 2020 for a long time. It can do most of what the newer phones can do for a significantly lower price. Best value for money phone Apple has made for a long time.
I just need a good argument how not having 120hz interrupts the way you’ve always used your phone. If there’s a pertinent reason that not having it greatly disadvantages the end user I need to know
That’s what I expect an American corporation to do: Capitalism. Look it up. You’ll be amazed
I’m underwhelmed, but I’m not upgrading from my 11 Pro, which I love. Personally I don’t think there are enough differences between the 11 Pro and the 12 Pro. I’ll wait for iPhone 13. 
You missed the point. Qualcomm is now on board. That means regular LTE has moved from “up to 1gbps to up to 2gbps” you have double the LTE strength. That’s aside from 5G. It’s worth it just to move away from the intel modems in the 11s
I think once you hold the phone, see The camera reviews, you’ll change.I’m underwhelmed, but I’m not upgrading from my 11 Pro, which I love. Personally I don’t think there are enough differences between the 11 Pro and the 12 Pro. I’ll wait for iPhone 13.
Basic pro has the same tiny 1/2.55 sensor. Even the Pro Max has relatively small 1/1.7? Sensor while the competition uses much larger 1/1.33 sensors.
Right but you forgot that the software and the A14 will supersede the competition in computational photography
No, I didn't miss the point. Like I say, it will make no difference, at least no practical difference to my use of the phone.
I personally don’t mind the notch. I don’t often look at it directly anyway.
I’d have to disagree with the flat edges being a major design change. The 12 Pro looks barely any different to my 11 Pro. Plus the flat sides are incredibly ugly.
You do you. I just feel that the prospect of better signals and connectivity will make a significant difference for me since I’m out and about and use LTE more than Wi-Fi
I think the flat sides are absolutely gorgeous. Meet me back here in the comments sections when the stainless steel versions are out and people have had time to contact with it and we will see whose opinion wins out. 😆
You had me until you mentioned the refresh rate. Utterly pointless for anyone other than a professional video editor. Apparently gamers like this too but personally I can’t tell the difference with anything above 60hz on a LCD type of display. If these were CRTs we are talking about then yes because you can actually see the scan lines. I can’t for the life of me figure out what people are using their phones for that they think they need a better display than their TV.
Other than that I agree. I’m not a photographer, if I was I’d have a professional camera. Real photographers don’t use phones for their income. I was happy with the camera on my flip phone in 2007.
I could really care less about the notch, but I see how some people don’t like it. 5G is also highly unnecessary as nobody even uses 4Gs fastest speeds. Who is using more than 50mbps bandwidth on their phone? 4K streaming uses less than half that.
The only thing I’m disappointed about is a lack of a touchID sensor. Every android phone has one, and they proved that they know how to with the iPad’s side button. I could also do with USB C, but I think there are enough lightning cables out there by now that I don’t care as much.
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You had me until you mentioned flip phone cameras in 2007 made you happy
So you expect others to bend over and shut their mouth in the name of capitalism? Everybody has the right to complain.
If you don’t like the system change the system or just accept the system. Nobody is bending you over. You choose to do business with any company you like. Just boycott and don’t buy this year. Do whatever you like. You have every right to complain but I have a right to counter your complaint. And i say this. A corporation exists to make profits. It’s counter productive to look for ways to make less profit because you feel the customer is being disadvantaged. I know what I’m getting into With Apple. Their products can be expensive but the customer service and convenience they provide outweigh things like removing a charger from the box. It’s what you’re willing to put up with
I’m not into photography and admittedly don’t use all the features on the cameras on my current 11 Pro. As long as the pic looks decent I’m happy.
That’s fine, we’re allowed to like different things. I couldn’t care less if most people like the flat sides, I don’t, so that’s that.