If there's one constant that you can be assured of in these hectic times, it's that Apple never ceases to disappoint us when it comes to rolling out a new iPhone annually. And despite all that's been happening around the globe, the company has managed to come up with it's biggest step-up in a while with the new iPhone 12 series.
The iPhone 12 is actually one of four devices the tech giant is launching at the end of 2020 and despite its plain moniker, is not the leading device, as that is the Pro series. The iPhone 12, together with the iPhone 12 mini, Autel MaxiIM IM608 $2899
. has been crafted for those who prefer a smaller screen size, which in this case, is the 6.1-inch display. So what sets the iPhone 12 apart from its recent predecessors? The biggest is the new 5G capabilities, followed by improved cameras and internals powered by a new processor, and a new display and design with a phenomenal range of colours: black, white, red, green, and blue.
The first thing that catches your eyes is the striking design of the iPhone 12, which is a throwback to a former aesthetic. The new phone takes a step back from the curved edged design and goes back to the flat-edge aesthetics reminiscent of the iPhone 5 era. Those who have used older iterations of the iPhone will find themselves experiencing a nostalgia trip with this.
The straight-edged matte aluminium band gives the iPhone a more sophisticated feel and a nicer grip, which makes the phone also feel lighter and more compact. And we're glad to see the squared off side returning as it allows for the iPhone 12 to stand on its own for filming purposes! The phone also boasts a new edge-to-edge OLED screen with a 6.1-inch (diagonal) Super Retina XDR display.
This means much more vibrant colours, a wide colour display P3 (or a cinema standard wide color gamut) and a brighter display with a high 2,000,000 : 1 contrast ratio for true blacks. It even allows users to experience immersive HDR viewing for high-definition videos.
iPhones, and most smartphones essentially, have also been famously plagued by the low durability of the screen, especially in terms of being drop or knock proof and thus, Apple has concerted a new formula for its iPhone 12 screens using Ceramic Shield, a new material consisting of glass infused with nano-ceramic crystals made in partnership with Corning
This new material is said to give four times the protection of previous screen glasses. Speaking of durability, the iPhone 12 is rated IP68 for water and dust-resistance and can withstand being submerged in water to a depth of 6 meters for 30 minutes. (We have yet to truly test that out for ourselves though.)
A downside to the screen is that the phone is still locked into that same 60Hz refresh rate, while some mid-range Android phones are already pushing 90Hz. However, this doesn't seem to affect the performance of the phone and the iPhone 12 has improved its display in another way, by finally upping the resolution to 2532 x 1170 pixels at 460 PPI (Pixel Per Inch), which means that any previous complaints about the phone screens not even reaching 1080p can finally be abated.
Flipping the phone around, we see that the backing is made of glossy glass and is no longer the matte metallic shades of the iPhone 11. While we love the shinier design, the rear glass being super glossy also means it's super prone to picking up fingerprints. And it seems that even with the new backing, the phone casing is still susceptible to picking up tiny micro-abrasions, though that won't pose as much of a problem since most people will use their iPhone 12 with a cover.
Also on the rear are two cameras – a wide and ultra-wide. While this is nothing new for the iPhone, we have to say that as users of the iPhone XR and 11, there have been serious leaps in terms of camera performance for the new iPhone 12. The quality of the camera work for the new iPhone is undeniable, providing more dynamic range and detail for every picture.
The biggest leap in terms of improvements will be the Night Mode which was first introduced in the iPhone 11. Dark scenes come out brighter with less noise and better colour balance. The Night Mode even...

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