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14.1 here.
Initial feelings coming from an OG SE:
I like the phone, love the camera, appreciate the bigger screen but wish it was still a hair smaller.
Can’t quite reach the top left of the screen one handed. And my hands aren’t small.
but overall I’m thrilled that I have an up to date phone that isn’t as big as most.
I’ll answer my own question for those curious: you do NOT lose a row of apps in Zoom mode (thankfully).
FWIW, I never use a screen protector or case on my iPhones (I don't tend to resale them, going 2-3 years w/ each). My 11 Pro is the first that looks near mint, and I've had a few accidents. Almost invariably I usually collect dents, scratches, and chips on the edge of the screen.
At this point, if they're improved the strength of the screen further esp for drops, it's probably a worthless exercise unless you're in a war zone.
Just picked up my iPhone mini 128gb in black from the Apple Store, Loving it so far, it's the perfect size. Only problem I've run into is that my Nomad Base Station Stand will charge the mini for a few minutes but then the light starts blinking before it stops charging.
Just got my mini and my wife her Max
Difference is massive!!
Still seeing it up so will have some feedback tomorrow and see how I feel vs my 12 Pro
Difference is massive!!
Still seeing it up so will have some feedback tomorrow and see how I feel vs my 12 Pro
Lol, no, I don't. I mean if someone is going to spike against the ground, sure. I've dropped mine from 3-4 feet or so 3 times now to a hard floor with not a hint of anything happened to it.
Got mine delivered just before 1 pm today. So far I'm loving it small compact just the right size for me.
Went out for a while with AirPods Pro and the battery lost 20%
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However, I know from previous iPhone purchases takes a week or two to get a better feel of the battery usage.
It was showing just over 80% went I took it out of the box, currently showing 65%.
Just new a new iPad mini refresh with the same design as the Air and the Pro, then I will have a perfect set up to go with my iPhone 12 mini in blue.
Went out for a while with AirPods Pro and the battery lost 20%
.However, I know from previous iPhone purchases takes a week or two to get a better feel of the battery usage.
It was showing just over 80% went I took it out of the box, currently showing 65%.
Just new a new iPad mini refresh with the same design as the Air and the Pro, then I will have a perfect set up to go with my iPhone 12 mini in blue.
Same combo but I’m hoping for a redesign of the iPad mini then my life will be complete 🤣.
My 2-cents. Absolutely loving the mini (Blue). Coming from an 11 Pro Max, and more recently a 12 Pro (which will be going back next week).
Love the smaller form-factor. Everything looks much neater and you really notice how much ‘wasted space’ there is on larger displays. Nice and compact, single-handed use.
Persoanlly feel this is the ‘maximum‘ display size I’d like now. And after many years can ‘finally’ put a mobile in my pocket again (comfortably). Yay!!
Love the smaller form-factor. Everything looks much neater and you really notice how much ‘wasted space’ there is on larger displays. Nice and compact, single-handed use.
Persoanlly feel this is the ‘maximum‘ display size I’d like now. And after many years can ‘finally’ put a mobile in my pocket again (comfortably). Yay!!
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My mini arrived today and all I can say is wow, coming from a 5S I knew it was a big upgrade but it’s literally blown my mind the amount of screen in a not much bigger body is unreal, for me it’s the perfect phone. 😁
The Mini beast is my name for this bad boy! Absolutely love it. I put down my 12 pro for this one. I can tell you one thing, not really important but the matte finish on camera bump is miles better, it doesn't collect dirt like the pro's. The blue is really nice looking as well. Enjoy to those who picked one up!
Got my white mini today and I’m in love. I’m coming from an 11 pro. I tried the 12 pro and didn’t like the weight. This phone is pretty much perfect for me. I was worried about giving up the telephoto but I think it’s worth the trade off.
I still have to use reachability to hit the top corners but for some reason it’s easier and more reliable to trigger on this phone.
I still have to use reachability to hit the top corners but for some reason it’s easier and more reliable to trigger on this phone.
My sentiments, too. Don’t think I’ll miss LiDAR as only used the 12 Pro for a couple of weeks and it wasn’t on my 11 Pro Max. Have it on my iPad but don’t use the camera much on it, but I digress...
I will miss the x2 telescopic lens. At least we still have digital zoom
Yea. I used my 2x zoom a lot. But everytime I did and everytime I didn't I was holding a heavier and bulkier phone. I will just learn move closer to my subject and use digital zoom.My sentiments, too. Don’t think I’ll miss LiDAR as only used the 12 Pro for a couple of weeks and it wasn’t on my 11 Pro Max. Have it on my iPad but don’t use the camera much on it, but I digress...
I will miss the x2 telescopic lens. At least we still have digital zoom
I'm so happy with my choice. Enjoy your phone!!!
Is that California Poppy? If so, I got that as well. Great color.
Edit: looks like a silicon case actually. Still a great color.
It is the silicon apple case / Like the bright color as it is easier to find