Apple iPhone 12 Review: The iPhone 12 arrived in October last year, packaging an excellent design, powerful performance, and some really great cameras. The A14 Bionic chipset powered it, offering the user 5G connectivity and seamless performance, considering even the most advanced apps.
What’s more, the new iPhone 12 retains many of its well-rounded features, easily making it a viable option for its class for those seeking a high-end smartphone experience at a more reasonable price compared to the newer models.
Specs and Features
Apple iPhone 12 Display and Design
- The super retina XDR OLED, 6.1 inches screen of the iPhone 12 provides crystal clear visuals with a resolution of 1170×2532 pixels.
- This device has Ceramic Shield glass to add more durability to it and an 86% screen-to-body ratio, which houses modern design and an immersive feel.
- The device is lightweight, weighing about 164g. It measures 7.4 mm thick and makes for a comfortable feel when held.
- Second, it’s IP68-rated for water and dust protection, with the capacity to hold its own when submerged in water as deep as 6 meters for as long as up to 30 minutes.
Apple iPhone 12 Performance and Hardware
- The Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm) chipset powers the core of the iPhone 12. There’s no such thing as a fast performance in this device, with great delivery during gaming, multitasking, and general use.
- This Hexacore processor has 2×3.1 GHz Firestorm and 4×1.8 GHz Icestorm for efficient processing with great speed and power.
- It comes in three storage variants: 64GB, 128GB, and 256GB, with 4GB of RAM-all have ample memory for apps, media, and files.
iPhone 12 Camera
The camera system of this iPhone 12 is a dual-camera setup:
- 12 MP (wide): The primary wide-angle lens with the f/1.6 aperture makes for good low-light performance, further improved by OIS.
- 12 MP Ultrawide: The ultrawide lens with up to a 120° field of view captures expansive shots that are perfect for landscapes and group photos.
- We find the same resolution of 12 MP for the front camera of the iPhone 12, which also enables shooting in 4K with Face ID as part of it for secure facial recognition.
Apple iPhone 12 Battery and Charging
- The iPhone 12 uses a 2815 mAh Li-Ion battery, sufficiently good for regular day-to-day use.
- It supports 20W wired fast charging, and it can charge its battery up to 50% in just 30 minutes.
- It also features support for 15W wireless charging with MagSafe for conveniently fast wireless charging.
Apple iPhone 12 Price
The Apple iPhone 12 is available in India starting from ₹54,899. Even though new models of iPhones have hit the market, the phone remains one of the best recommendations owing to its great balance between performance, design, and price.
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