What’s new in the iPhone 12 series

With Apple unveiling the iPhone 12 lineup, the consumers are left confused to pick the best iPhone for themselves among the new releases. While the models have similar squarer design, OLED displays, A14 bionic chip, front cameras, 5G connectivity, and iOS 14 software, there are still a few differences which we need to know to make an informed decision.

Major difference between iPhone 12 Mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro & iPhone 12 Pro Max

BuyMobile has run up the specs for the iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max to help you work out which is right for you.

Though the iPhone 12 lineup has some similarities, there are certainly a number of differences. Scroll down to know the main differences:

Dimensions:

The four new iPhones vary from each other in physical dimensions. While iPhone 12 mini is the lightest and the smallest, the iPhone 12 Pro tops the chart for the largest and heaviest in the lineup and is a great option if you want a big device. 


12 Mini: 131.5 x 64.2 x 7.4mm, 135g


12: 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.4mm, 164g


12 Pro: 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.4mm, 189g


12 Pro Max: 160.8 x 78.1 x 7.4mm, 228g


The standard iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro have similar measurements and belong in the middle range in terms of size, but the latter seems to be a little heavier. Also, all the four devices have the same thickness.

Display:

As the name rightly suggests, the iPhone 12 mini has the smallest display at 5.4-inches preferred for compact and easy usage. It comes with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels, 476ppi, ranking highest in terms of sharpest display among the models. The display size of other models are listed below:


12: 6.1-inches
12 Pro: 6.1-inches
12 Pro Max: 6.7-inches

The iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro are both 6.1-inches with resolutions of 2532 x 1170 pixels, 460ppi, and the iPhone 12 Max is the largest at 6.7-inches with a resolution of 2778 x 1284 pixels, 458ppi. Although the resolutions are different, the same display technology is used and the pixel densities are all pretty similar, so the difference here is really only about size.

Storage

12 mini/12: 64GB to 256GB
12 Pro/12 Pro Max: 128GB to 512GB
The iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12 come in 64GB, 128GB and 256GB storage options. 

The iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max come in 128GB, 256GB and 512GB storage options.

Colours

12 mini/12: Available in five colours - Black, Blue, White, Green and Product(Red) options.

12 Pro/12 Pro Max: Available in four colours -  Pacific Blue, Gold, Graphite and Silver options.

How to choose the best iPhone 12 for you?

The best way to buy the best iPhone 12 for yourself is to make a list of the features and specifications which you need in your device. For instance, if battery life is important, choose a larger iPhone as they tend to have larger batteries in order to match the screen size. However, iOS is known to be generally efficient in terms of energy consumption and sometimes even the smaller models tend to last longer than average on a charge.

If you have your dibs on the camera quality, the premium iPhone 12 Pro variants are recommended. They are excellent in challenging lighting situations and the lens design allows to capture multiple different perspectives ranging from zoomed-out images to depth-of-field portraits. 

Another important factor to look into while buying iPhone 12 in Australia or anywhere is the price and buying the absolute best model as per your needs should be your priority. So, if you don’t want to spend a hefty amount, even the models on lower price range are made of flagship-quality materials, with enough power and performance to sustain years of use but one should be mindful of the storage. The base price usually gets you an iPhone with 64GB or 128GB of space, so if you want more capacity, be prepared for the price to go up.

Conclusion

The iPhone 12 mini is a compact little device if you are one who prefers smaller handsets. The only difference between mini and 12 is the display size and cost, whereas most of the other features are identical between the two models. Similarly, the difference between the iPhone 12 Pro and the iPhone 12 Pro Max is in the physical size, display size, cost, but also the newer telephoto lens and main sensor with larger pixels. 

The best iPhone 12 model will depend on what size device you want and how much certain features mean to you. If you're all about the camera, then like we said before, the Pro models are the better choice. If you want a camera and a big display, then the 12 Pro Max is the one for you, but if you're just about the camera, then the 12 Pro is great.

However, the base iPhone 12 variants too offer great performance despite them not offering everything the Pro models do in camera setup and are a great option for those who don’t wish to spend too much money but looking for a steal deal who fancy a change from the big devices.