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The screen width of the mini is about the same as the 8 (0.77 mm smaller), and the mini screen height is about 20% more than the 8. So coming from the 8 you would mainly gain more scrolling space.
OP is right about the regular Wide Angle, which is a tiny bit faster than the 11 Pro Wide lens. And the Mini’s Ultra Wide has Night Mode now.
The Tele lens on an iPhone is roughly equivalent to a “standard” 50mm lens on a 35mm camera. It’s not a zoom by any stretch of the imagination. And it’s way more useful to most photographers than the gimmicky-by-comparison Ultra Wide.
For those curious about the differences in screen size, I found this post helpful:
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display size of SE1 vs 6s(SE2) vs 12 mini
Some more comparisons. I included the 5.8'', because that's what i was comparing it with.
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i suspect that Apple will never move to usb-c & that their goal is to produce a fully sealed object like the watch - the MagSafe charging is a huge clue as to the direction that we’re going in. Lightening will stick around until then.
No different than the XR and 11 screen size for last 2 years, shouldn't be too hard to find on youtube etc. unless you mean actual size? .7 mm thinner and 2.6mm taller, same width and weight as 11 pro.
I am using a SE (original) at the moment and I can read the screen just fine, so long as I have been glasses on.
Thanks man. I saw a few comparison pics and I remember not liking the size of my old xr. I was close to ordering the 128gig 12, but if it’s about the same size and weight as the xr then I’ll have to rethink it.
12 pro screen is the same size as XR/11, actual phone size is smaller closer to 11 pro, weight is same as 11 pro but bit taller and bit thinner is what i meant. the standard 12 is lighter than 11 pro/12 pro though..
Too many iPhones lol.
11 pro is the mini for now haha.
good photo of here of the difference, the 12 pro looks bigger than the specks say.
Printable mock-ups of the iPhone 12 line-up?
It'd be handy to have printouts to compare the iPhone 12/Pro sizes in the hand, & more so for those who don't currently own that size & want to be a little more assured before buying. Does anyone have any links? Thanks.
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Lol I know. I thought I was done for a while with these phones. But, tmobile is offering me $300 for my se so it’s kind of hard to pass up. Might as well spring for the pro IF it’s smaller than my original 11 pro.12 pro screen is the same size as XR/11, actual phone size is smaller closer to 11 pro, weight is same as 11 pro but bit taller and bit thinner is what i meant. the standard 12 is lighter than 11 pro/12 pro though..
Too many iPhones lol.
11 pro is the mini for now haha.
good photo of here of the difference, the 12 pro looks bigger than the specks say.
Printable mock-ups of the iPhone 12 line-up?
It'd be handy to have printouts to compare the iPhone 12/Pro sizes in the hand, & more so for those who don't currently own that size & want to be a little more assured before buying. Does anyone have any links? Thanks.
I’m thinking about getting the mini to replace my iPhone XR. I got the XR two years ago to replace my iPhone 7 and I have quite mixed feelings about it.
On one hand it is a good, fast phone and even the two year old battery holds up well. The big screen is also really nice for watching video and doing productivity stuff.
But on the other hand it is just so big and heavy. It is really uncomfortable to use with one hand and cumbersome in lots of different situations.
I’ve noticed that even though I think that I’ll use the phone with two hands I often end up in situations where I try to do it with one hand anyway. Quite often I’m holding something in one hand and just wanting to check something quick on the phone.
I really liked the size of my old IP7, so I think the mini would feel really good to use. My only worry is that the display might be a little too small (coming from the XR), but it might be worth it.
On one hand it is a good, fast phone and even the two year old battery holds up well. The big screen is also really nice for watching video and doing productivity stuff.
But on the other hand it is just so big and heavy. It is really uncomfortable to use with one hand and cumbersome in lots of different situations.
I’ve noticed that even though I think that I’ll use the phone with two hands I often end up in situations where I try to do it with one hand anyway. Quite often I’m holding something in one hand and just wanting to check something quick on the phone.
I really liked the size of my old IP7, so I think the mini would feel really good to use. My only worry is that the display might be a little too small (coming from the XR), but it might be worth it.
Come to think of it that’s a good question. Currently have an SE 2020 abs battery stinks. I’m a heavy user and have to charge like 2-3x a day
Not sure how you didn't feel any first adopter regrets in all that time - original iPhone was an icon, but the 3GS speed blew the 3G away, 4 had durability issues that was fixed in the 4S, 6 which I had as well and regretted was saddled with the original Touch ID (2nd iteration in 6s onwards), X was a great phone but XS improved Face ID.
2nd revisions of every design iteration seems to hit the sweet spot from features/tech, following up the design with content. These days though I wonder what else they can add or not anymore.
If the new Spigen protector (for the mini) fits as well as it did on the orig SE, I will be happy.
A lot of the issues you mention exist only in the warped reality of forums where people amplify minor problems. I have also owned a V1 butterfly keyboard for 2 years and never had any problems with it... maybe I’m just a lucky guy.
Either way, to me, the design innovation is always a major reason to upgrade, “maturity“ increme improvements less so. I got a kick out of how beautiful the iPhone 4 was, for example, and laughed at the fact that some folks thought that if you held it a particular way you could get the signal indicator to drop by one level.
Either way, to me, the design innovation is always a major reason to upgrade, “maturity“ increme improvements less so. I got a kick out of how beautiful the iPhone 4 was, for example, and laughed at the fact that some folks thought that if you held it a particular way you could get the signal indicator to drop by one level.