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Other Who else is buying iPhone 12 Mini?
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Before the event I was 100% the mini, though the blue colour of the Pro made me waver slightly. I think if they made a rose gold one I would have.
I’m glad the mini has the same OLED screen and the smaller form factor is more appealing then the improvements of the Pro for me.
I do like the idea of a bigger sensor and slightly longer Tele of the Pro Max, but not willing to get a much bigger phone for.
Bring on November!
I’m glad the mini has the same OLED screen and the smaller form factor is more appealing then the improvements of the Pro for me.
I do like the idea of a bigger sensor and slightly longer Tele of the Pro Max, but not willing to get a much bigger phone for.
Bring on November!
I am super surprised that there are only a few compromises you have to make choosing the mini over the pro variants. While some of it may be a step down from my 11 pro, I am pumped about the form factor that I am going with the Mini.
I have the 11 Pro right now and am thinking to upgrade to the 12 Mini. While I love the 11 Pro and will miss the telephoto lens, the smaller form factor and weight will be nice. For video, I much prefer a laptop or a full size TV, so screen size and battery life is not an issue.
I haven’t been this excited about a new iPhone since the iPhone 4s. Insta buy for me, or it would be if I could already buy it.
Would it help if I continued to use 4g if that’s possible as I’m not bothered about 5g
I remember a while ago, when there was speculation about the iPhone SE 2, then someone wanted an iPhone with the old iPhone 5 design, but with FaceID, edge to edge OLED screen, better camera, etc. I loved the idea, and has done so ever since. Today came the iPhone 12 Mini, and it is exactly as it was described at the time.
There is no doubt I am buying a Mini.
Am not afraid of it getting too small. I use my iPhone as a phone, for messaging, podcast, mail, internet searches, Apple Pay and that's it. I do not play games on my iPhone, I do not watch movies on my iPhone. I need to have a handy mobile when I'm on the go. I have a nice iPad that can be used for all those "couch" things, like playing and watching movies. That's the iPad's job. The iPhone has another job.
iPhone 12 Mini, 64GB in Black, for me.
There is no doubt I am buying a Mini.
Am not afraid of it getting too small. I use my iPhone as a phone, for messaging, podcast, mail, internet searches, Apple Pay and that's it. I do not play games on my iPhone, I do not watch movies on my iPhone. I need to have a handy mobile when I'm on the go. I have a nice iPad that can be used for all those "couch" things, like playing and watching movies. That's the iPad's job. The iPhone has another job.
iPhone 12 Mini, 64GB in Black, for me.
i want his elder brother, even though iphone 5s has 4 inch display but still its so easily usable. iPhone 12 mini would be treat to use. I am really surprised to see it has so many new features similar to iphone pro like super retina xdr display, 5g, A14 chip, ceramic shield, magsafe & more.
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I am with you. Especially now that I am working from home, my iPhone is taking a back seat to my Apple TV for entertainment and iMac for productivity.
Oh definitely! Disabling 5G will definitely help with battery life. Which is thankfully expected to be better than the SE at least!
I think the iPhone SE that is only rated an hour less was far from enough to make it through more than half a day for me. And that doesn’t have 5G or a rather large display to power.
We sold our 11 Pro's a few weeks ago and upgraded to the SE2 in preparation for the 12 mini. It's going to be really fun to get a phone smaller than the SE but with a larger screen! We can't wait!
I will, 150%, be purchasing the Mini. This is the phone I've been wishing for since they came out with the SE. Feature-packed but small form factor. So excited.
Yep, I'll be picking up a Mini too in the 256gb Black. I think it looks great!
I have the 11 Pro 256 Space Grey and I'm tired of the weight/size of it and I have huge hands. I want a smaller device like the old iPhone 5 days. So excited!
I have the 11 Pro 256 Space Grey and I'm tired of the weight/size of it and I have huge hands. I want a smaller device like the old iPhone 5 days. So excited!
Coming from an X, the battery life is going to be better on the Mini, at least in terms of offline video playback hours. Audio playback hours, the mini has 10 less hours than the X. And the X had great battery life for me, 3 years in.
I had an Original iPhone, then an iPhone 3G, then iPhone 4, iPhone 6 and iPhone X. Basically every iteration of design, I’ve followed, each from release day. The screen size has been increasing on me year by year, eventually surpassing the point of comfort. This year I will upgrade, because it’s a new design year and because it’s been 3 years on the iPhone X. I just got preapproved for the 12 Pro. I am tempted by the Mini, though. It feels like it’s just inertia that pushed screen sizes so far out...
I agree. Basically the only thing I need my iPhone for these days is the camera. The S6 watch handles outdoors exercise tracking, Apple Pay, and most notifications. The iPad Pro handles web browsing, video, etc.
All the iPhone has to do for me is texting and camera — and I’d want it to be the best camera short of a standalone.
To me, that’s irrelevant. I am mostly on WiFi, and when not, I’m not going to be watching videos or doing anything that will trigger the 5G radio. if there is an option to turn 5G off altogether I’ll do that on day one, regardless of whether I buy the 12 Pro or the 12 Mini...
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I have the watch too, but use Spotify and they still don't have watch music downloads. Running with the 11 Pro on an armband is just ridiculous, but I still do it sometimes. The Mini will be so much more comfortable. I also exclusively use a phone as my cycling computer and this will be more compact on the handlebars with the quad lock mount.
iPhone Mini in Blue for me. I’ve been waiting on a small phone since my 4s really. My 8 still works but I want to upgrade. Is it November yet?
I too am ecstatic about going from my XS to a 256gb black mini! I have been waiting for the moment they released an edge to edge mini phone!!!!
I'm guessing you missed the event. It has a feature that only turns on 5G when needed. This is how they were able to add 5G to phones other than the largest size. Don't worry unless you're in a football stadium or downtown by the skyscrapers in a major city you won't get mm wave 5G
Hey I remember you and your epic thread on the OG iPhone SE! Not surprised you’re gonna pick up the Mini! Haha