Other UK iPhone 12/12 Pro/12 Pro Max (2020) Orders and Dispatch Thread

[GadgetBen]

Ah man I can't decide between the 12 and 12 Pro.

I have the 11 Pro but I hardly ever used it for the wide photos etc. This year there isn't a huge convincing difference for me. I don't play AR games and can't think when I will be needing LIDAR.

The issue is that, for me, the 12 Pro has the same bad colouring as the 11 Pro. It's not quite Blue and the marketing photos trick you.

The 12 is a great blue colour.

Is anyone else stuck between the 12 and 12 Pro?

 

[purpleparrotuk]

I was declined yesterday, having used my new email that I changed a week or so ago. Your reply prompted me to re-apply today with my old email (still valid, that I had previously used for the iUP) and was approved fine, strange!

That’s good news. Really stupid though.

 

[TwoH]

Upgrading from the X to the 12. Been pre-approved via Apple. Looking forward to it! First time i've brought the phone direct through Apple. Always gone via O2. Sticking with O2 on a sim only deal which i'll be upgrading once i've completed the order of the iPhone.

Very interesting to hear! I myself am going to be getting the 12 Pro.
I look forward to seeing how much of an upgrade it is compared to my old phone.

 

[palemonkey]

Ah man I can't decide between the 12 and 12 Pro.

I have the 11 Pro but I hardly ever used it for the wide photos etc. This year there isn't a huge convincing difference for me. I don't play AR games and can't think when I will be needing LIDAR.

The issue is that, for me, the 12 Pro has the same bad colouring as the 11 Pro. It's not quite Blue and the marketing photos trick you.

The 12 is a great blue colour.

Is anyone else stuck between the 12 and 12 Pro?

I upgrade every year and am an enthusiast but the non-pro is more appealing to me this year

£150 cheaper
Prefer the matte look of the aluminium over the stainless steel
Same A14 chip
Same dimensions, same bezel
25g lighter
Can't say I ever used the telephoto lens aside from portrait mode but the iPhone 11 portrait mode still looks great

The camera enhancements of the Pro Max are appealing but I don't want a massive phone.

 

[wizzywig27]

I applied yesterday was declined, I think BPF only do a soft search. Lets hop when you complete the purchases they don't follow up with a full search which results in declines

 

[Dino F]

View attachment 966883

“Don’t forget” 😂😂😂

....yea, just received the same notification myself - at least I won't now forget!!!!

 

[Dino F]

Nice web app to compare phones

Compare detailed 3D models of the iPhone 12 series side by side with any other phone

...wow, what a great app!

iPhone XS vs iPhone 12:

.....

 

[Supersonicc]

I switched about 3 years ago from Vodafone to EE - it was for the Apple watch at the time. Never had an issue with EE and whenever I have called their customer service they have been excellent.

I'm in the south of england (go 1 mile further and you are in the channel!) and get great service . No 5G available here yet so will take my time upgrading my plan as I am on an old one that includes US roaming for no extra cost (I normally go 2-3 times a year for about 4-6 weeks in total as my daughter lives there). I can get that with a new plan, but it is one of the 'smart benefits' and I would use BT sport for that. May be worth a call I think to them as I have 3 lines and my backup broadband is with them too.

Thanks for that excellent information. I'll definitely give EE a buzz. Will wait until Black Friday to see if they'll do any 5G special deals.

I am currently south-east so will use 5G in London mainly but, from Q2 next year (pandemic pending), up in wee bonny Scotland in Edinburgh which will also support 5G. I'm on Euro & US roaming too with Vodafone.

My current nearest city is Oxford which is among 12 new town and city locations to have the EE 5G networks switched on for the first time this month. I'm predicting a swathe of UK 5G network roll-outs once this year's iPhones are in everyone's hands!

 

[scottish]

On the retail app at the moment you can select your desired phone and options. Based on past experience does anyone know if the "add to bag" button will become active at 1pm or will the page need reloaded?

 

[nwlondonlad]

My biggest issue when a new iPhone comes out is second-guessing myself and holding out for next year's model.

 

[mrandyyu]

Nice web app to compare phones

Compare detailed 3D models of the iPhone 12 series side by side with any other phone

Very impressive! The slimmed down bezels of the 12 Pro compared to the XR do make a difference.

Is anybody else unable to see the 12 Pro Max in the listing for comparison?

 

[suyashsrij28]

Does anyone who uses a Pro Max and has small hands post a picture of how the phone looks in your hands? I’m definitely getting the Pro but a little tempted to get the Pro Max due to camera but I have small hands so not sure if it makes sense...

 

[oVerboost]

...wow, what a great app!

iPhone XS vs iPhone 12:

View attachment 966898

.....

Except that app makes it seem the iPhone 12 is thicker than the XS, when it's actually a fair bit thinner.
7.4mm for the 12 devices and 7.8mm for the XS.

 

[Jinjin]

Does anyone who uses a Pro Max and has small hands post a picture of how the phone looks in your hands? I’m definitely getting the Pro but a little tempted to get the Pro Max due to camera but I have small hands so not sure if it makes sense...

I’ve talked myself out of the 12 pro max. I’ve never felt the max comfortable for my every day use and the 12 will be a tiny bit larger still

 

[SteveHFC]

Good afternoon folks, First post in this thread for about 2 years. I've currently got the XS Max but going for the iPhone 12 Pro instead of the iPhone 12 Pro Max.

I can trade in my current phone to Apple and pay £32.87 a month for the iPhone 12 Pro 256GB. Which is a good deal. But i'm waiting to see how much Very will have it for.

 

[9646829]

After much deliberation I've decided not to upgrade this year, I was looking at the 12 or 12 Mini but I can wait until next year.

This aged like milk, pre-approved for 0% finance. 😂 🤣

 

[GadgetBen]

I upgrade every year and am an enthusiast but the non-pro is more appealing to me this year

£150 cheaper
Prefer the matte look of the aluminium over the stainless steel
Same A14 chip
Same dimensions, same bezel
25g lighter
Can't say I ever used the telephoto lens aside from portrait mode but the iPhone 11 portrait mode still looks great

The camera enhancements of the Pro Max are appealing but I don't want a massive phone.

Yeah, that's the issue with the Max, too big and might as well have an iPad!

So hard to decide. I've never picked a phone on colour before but I was so disappointed with the green on the 11 Pro.

 

[George_A]

do we know what is the second slot on the right side of the 12 pro? Sim card slot seems on the left side?

3D Phone Comparison

Compare the latest flagship phones in photorealistic interactive 3D! Switch color, compare size and make a more confident decision when buying your next phone!

www.hotspot3d.com

 

[Lunfai]

do we know what is the second slot on the right side of the 12 pro? Sim card slot seems on the left side?

3D Phone Comparison

Compare the latest flagship phones in photorealistic interactive 3D! Switch color, compare size and make a more confident decision when buying your next phone!

www.hotspot3d.com

MmWave 5G, won't be there for models outside of US.

 

[KVet1979]

do we know what is the second slot on the right side of the 12 pro? Sim card slot seems on the left side?

3D Phone Comparison

Compare the latest flagship phones in photorealistic interactive 3D! Switch color, compare size and make a more confident decision when buying your next phone!

www.hotspot3d.com

isn’t it some kind of 5G band?

 

[Joseph C]

Am I the only one who is stressing out massively about colour?

 

[ct2k7]

Yeah, that's the issue with the Max, too big and might as well have an iPad!

So hard to decide. I've never picked a phone on colour before but I was so disappointed with the green on the 11 Pro.

What didn't you like about it?

 

[George_A]

Am I the only one who is stressing out massively about colour?

no reason, if you don't like the colour give it back within 14 days and get another one?

 

[KVet1979]

Am I the only one who is stressing out massively about colour?

Me too! Ordered gold but I’m 41 and pretty boring so it might be a bit jazzy for me. Contemplating dull silver instead!

 

[oVerboost]

Am I the only one who is stressing out massively about colour?

If the one you order you grow to dislike, you have 14 days to initiate a return, no re-stocking free from Apple.