I don't use phones for photography but I was under the impression that the medium lens is comparable to a 50mm on a 35mm format. If the telephoto on the phone adds better features for Apples portrait mode than its a neater feature but I'm also assuming that the tiny sensor size doesn't help with bokeh. Can someone clarify if the bokeh portrait mode is different on the 2 lens configuration than the 3 lens configuration? If it is better with the 3 lens then everyone with a girlfriend should get the PRO phones since you'll get bugged to be the instagram photographer of portraits.
Will you be using 5G? According to reviews if switch 5G off you’ll get one more hour on 4G than last year.
Well, the bokeh on an iPhone is not real bokeh, it's software generated. Which is why it sometimes doesn't look realistic or cuts out outer edge parts of the subject with blur. So I don't think it matters what size the sensor is.
I totally understand this. I almost ordered a 12 over the weekend but ultimately decided that it wasn’t worth bothering with the return process since I would most likely decide that it’s not what I’m looking for.
Can you elaborate on why you prefer to use the 8 at home? Seems kind of contrary to my expectations (i.e. 8 is more portable = better for taking with you vs the heavier, clunkier 11P.)
That’s a fair point. When I’m at home I rarely use my 11 Pro as I can use my computer instead. However, I like to read in bed (or when laying on the couch) so I prefer to use the 8 due to the lighter weight. I also won’t accidentally drop it on my face.
Annoying...yes. But I think that is also good in a way. We get enough time to see the detailed reviews of iPhone 12. We get enough time to see the different colours from normal users on forums like these. In a couple of days there will be loads of pics posted here showing the colours in different lighting conditions. I already see many people backing out from the blue colour...I still like it. So, all this gives us good amount of time to decide or make changes to our decisions. I kinda like this wait
That’s valuable feedback. As phones have gotten larger, “You get used to it“ is often the de facto answer that gets trotted out in response to concerns of unwieldy size and excessive weight. But it seems like a fundamental quality of life component—ergonomics—has been completely ignored in favour of churning out these pocket-busting behemoths. So I really hope the Mini lives up to its billing in this area, even if I’m not expecting it to achieve 3G/4/5 levels of comfort.
