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The color of gold on the 12 pro has changed to match the series 6 ss watch, it is not the same as the previous 11 pro that you have, one is more copper and one is a more yellow gold. Apple has publicly mentioned this a few times. Referring to it as the “new gold”.

I doubt you’d see much difference in colour. I see no difference. Apple can say what it likes, lol.
 
It is most certainly not the same color as the 11 Pro. The 11 Pro gold is much more of a rose gold than the 12 Pro gold. See the link or screenshot below.


Not being funny, but the colour of that example 11 Pro is way too dark. It isn’t that dark in real life, so yes, they are the same.
 
Not being funny, but the colour of that example 11 Pro is way too dark. It isn’t that dark in real life, so yes, they are the same.
No, they are 1000% NOT the same lmao. They even said during the event that it is a new gold finish. I'm literally holding a gold 11 Pro Max right now and it's exactly the color from my screenshot. You're setting yourself up to be extremely disappointed if you insist on thinking they're the same color...

Edit: Here you go, the exact timestamp of the event in which they clearly state this is a new gold finish.
 
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I doubt you’d see much difference in colour. I see no difference. Apple can say what it likes, lol.
Speak for yourself, I can easily see the difference, it’s quite obvious actually.
No, they are 1000% NOT the same lmao. They even said during the event that it is a new gold finish. I'm literally holding a gold 11 Pro Max right now and it's exactly the color from my screenshot. You're setting yourself up to be extremely disappointed if you insist on thinking they're the same color...

Edit: Here you go, the exact timestamp of the event in which they clearly state this is a new gold finish.
 
this will be my 3rd straight gold iPhone haha

i originally got the XS Max in gold because it looked pretty, then wanted the 11 Pro in Midnight Green but cared more about having it on release day, so i got gold. This year it's just clearly the most stunning one so i had to.
 
Thanks for the side by side pic. I had the XSMax gold, didn’t like the pinkish gold the way it looked in the case. Went Midnight Green 11PM last year, but going to the Pro12 Gold this time. Looks like gold gold, haha. Of course the way the sunshine or light hits it will have something to do with it.

And love the look with the flat edges too.
Beautiful!!! Thank you! I love the side by side comparison. I always loved the flat edges as well. I’m so excited to receive my Gold Pro Max next month!
 
The 11 Pro gold is better than the 12 Pro gold, no contest. It’s like the XS Max gold I had. Loved it.

Ultimately, get whatever color speaks you. I’m a woman who likes bling, sparkles, and shine, but I am not a fan of this year’s Gold color.
If you like BLING, get the case I have ordered. Case Mate has a Gold Twinkle Ombré that is clear at the top and graduates to gold bling at the bottom. OR— of you are not a fan of this gold, get the Case Mate Twinkle Gold case that is all gold bling! The buttons are gold on these two as well.
 
I’m getting the gold since it was the only one in stock for a morning in-store pickup on 10/23. This was my second choice after the blue. I’m not picky since I’m upgrading from the X.
 
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If you like BLING, get the case I have ordered. Case Mate has a Gold Twinkle Ombré that is clear at the top and graduates to gold bling at the bottom. OR— of you are not a fan of this gold, get the Case Mate Twinkle Gold case that is all gold bling! The buttons are gold on these two as well.

Oooooo, I like the Stardust Twinkle Ombré! That should work with the Pacific Blue I will order on the 6th. Thanks for sharing!

I also bought a Clear glitter case (I get one every year) and a glitter case with blue butterflies from Amazon. Those arrive tomorrow.
 
Hard to believe that Apple now uses a “real” gold color for their iPhone 12 Pros! Wonder why they chose a real gold color after all theses years of offset of gold and of fake gold colors?
 
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I will place my preorder for Gold Pro Max asap!
You got a three week wait, sweet pea, for pre-orders to start. An additional one week for delivery or in-store. One month at the earliest to get it in your hot little hand 🖐. Start saving those pennies! I wanted hands on with a new device quicker than that so I’m getting a 12 pro in-store on the 23rd. Word.
 
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