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Apple on October 13, 2020 introduced its newest flagship iPhones, the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini, which offer powerful features at an affordable price tag. Sold alongside the more expensive iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max, the iPhone 12 and 12 mini are ideal for anyone who doesn't need Pro camera features. | |||
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|name = iPhone 12<br>iPhone 12 Mini | |||
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| modelnumber = '''iPhone 12'''<br>A2172 (US)<br>A2402 (Canada, Japan)<br>A2404 (Mainland China)<br>A2404 (Hong Kong, Macau)<br>A2403 (Other countries)<br>'''iPhone 12 mini'''<br>A2176 (US)<br>A2398 (Canada, Japan)<br>A2400 (China Mainland)<br>A2399 (Hong Kong, Macau)<br>A2399 (Other countries) | |||
|slogan = ''Blast past fast.''<ref>https://www.apple.com/iphone-12/</ref> | |||
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|caption = iPhone 12 in Blue | |||
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|series = 14th | |||
|announced = October 13, 2020 | |||
|preorder = '''12''': October 16, 2020<br>'''12 Mini''': November 6, 2020 | |||
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|os = '''12:''' ''Original:'' ]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.de24.news/2020/10/new-surprise-wallpapers-for-everyone-in-ios-14-2-public-beta-4.html|title=New surprise wallpapers for everyone in iOS 14.2 Public Beta 4|website=DE24 News|date=2020-10-22|accessdate=2020-10-29}}<br />{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2020/oct/29/iphone-12-review-apple-best-since-the-iphone-x-battery-camera-screen|title=iPhone 12 review: Apple's best since the iPhone X|work=]|accessdate=2020-10-29}}</ref><!--<br />'''12 Mini:''' ''Original'': ] The iPhone 12 and 12 Mini release with iOS 14, but we don't know the exact release for the two --> | |||
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|cpu = Hexa-core (]: 2 "big" Firestorm @ 2.99 GHz<ref>https://browser.geekbench.com/v5/cpu/4322547</ref> + 4 "little" Icestorm) | |||
|gpu = Apple-designed 4 core | |||
|modem = ] ]<ref>https://www.phonearena.com/news/First-iPhone-12-teardown-confirms-smaller-battery-flaunts-the-ingenious-MagSafe-coil_id127977</ref> | |||
|memory = 4 GB ] <ref>https://www.macrumors.com/2020/10/14/how-much-ram-iphone-12-pro-has/</ref> <ref>https://browser.geekbench.com/v5/cpu/4322547</ref> <ref>https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/iPhone+12+and+12+Pro+Teardown/137669</ref><!-- NOT LPDDR4(X), IT IS REGULAR LPDDR4 AS DENOUNCED BY IFIXIT, DO NOT CHANGE IT --> | |||
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|battery = '''12:''' 3.83 V 10.78 Wh (2,815 mAh) ]<ref>https://www.macrumors.com/2020/10/22/iphone-12-12-pro-teardown-video-battery/</ref> | |||
|charging = ] wireless charging (7.5 W)<br />Lightning fast charging (20 W)<br />] wireless charging (15 W) | |||
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The 6.1-inch iPhone 12 is a successor to the iPhone 11, while the 5.4-inch iPhone 12 is an all-new size and marks the smallest iPhone Apple has introduced since the 2016 iPhone SE. Aside from screen size and battery size, the two phones are technically identical. With its small size, the iPhone 12 mini will be ideal for those who prefer an iPhone that can be used one-handed. | |||
The '''iPhone 12''' and '''iPhone 12 Mini''' (stylized as '''iPhone 12 mini''') are ] designed, developed, and marketed by ] They are the fourteenth-generation, lower-priced iPhones, succeeding the ]. They were unveiled at an ], held virtually, on October 13, 2020 alongside the higher-end ] flagships at ] in ]. Pre-orders for the iPhone 12 started on October 16, 2020, and the phone became available in most countries on October 23, 2020. Preorders for the iPhone 12 Mini will begin on November 6, 2020, and the phone will become available on Friday, November 13, 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|title=iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini|url=https://www.apple.com/iphone-12/|access-date=2020-10-13|website=Apple|language=en-US}}</ref> | |||
All iPhone models this year feature Super Retina XDR OLED displays for the first time, with an edge-to-edge design with the exception of the Face ID notch and small bezels around the edge. There's no difference in display quality between the standard iPhone 12 models and the Pro models. | |||
The 5.4-inch iPhone 12 mini has a resolution of 2430 x 1080 with 476 pixels per inch and the 6.1-inch iPhone 12 has a resolution of 2532 x 1170 with 460 pixels per inch. The displays offer HDR support with 1200 nits peak brightness, Wide Color for vivid, true-to-life colors, Haptic Touch for feedback, and True Tone to match the color temperature of the display to the ambient lighting for a more natural viewing experience. | |||
The iPhone 12 Mini starts at US$699 and the iPhone 12 starts at US$799.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Heater|first=Brian|date=October 13, 2020|title=Apple's iPhone 12 starts at $799, sporting 5G and a magnetic adapter|publisher=]|url=https://techcrunch.com/2020/10/13/this-is-the-iphone-12/ |url-status=live|access-date=October 13, 2020}}</ref> These prices only apply to phones sold for use on ], ], and ] (including legacy ]) networks; prices for SIM-free models are $30 higher.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.macrumors.com/2020/10/16/iphone-12-tmobile-sprint-instant-discount/ |title=iPhone 12 Starts at $799 With T-Mobile and Sprint Activation After All, SIM-Free Model Still Starts at $829 |first=Joe |last=Rossignol |publisher=] |date=October 16, 2020 |accessdate=October 16, 2020}}</ref> | |||
Apple overhauled the design of the iPhone 12 lineup this year, introducing flat edges that are a departure from the rounded edges of prior models and are similar in design to the iPad Pro. The front of the iPhone is protected by a new Ceramic Shield cover that replaces the standard cover glass. Apple says the Ceramic Shield is infused with nano-ceramic crystals and offers 4x better drop performance. | |||
The back of the iPhone continues to be made from glass, with the two halves of the device sandwiching an aerospace-grade aluminum enclosure that comes in five colors: blue, green, black, white, and (PRODUCT)RED. Like the iPhone 12 Pro models, the iPhone 12 models offer IP68 water and dust resistance and can hold up to submersion in 6 meters of water for up to 30 minutes. | |||
All of the iPhone 12 models in this year's lineup support 5G connectivity for faster downloads and uploads, better quality video streaming, improved gaming, and higher-definition 1080p FaceTime calls. 5G coverage is available worldwide, but only iPhone 12 devices sold in the United States support mmWave 5G, which is the fastest 5G technology available. | |||
iPhone 12 models sold in other countries are limited to the slower but more widely available Sub-6GHz 5G connectivity. In the U.S., 5G speeds can be as high as 4Gbps, even in highly populated areas. | |||
== Design == | == Design == |
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Apple on October 13, 2020 introduced its newest flagship iPhones, the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini, which offer powerful features at an affordable price tag. Sold alongside the more expensive iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max, the iPhone 12 and 12 mini are ideal for anyone who doesn't need Pro camera features.
The 6.1-inch iPhone 12 is a successor to the iPhone 11, while the 5.4-inch iPhone 12 is an all-new size and marks the smallest iPhone Apple has introduced since the 2016 iPhone SE. Aside from screen size and battery size, the two phones are technically identical. With its small size, the iPhone 12 mini will be ideal for those who prefer an iPhone that can be used one-handed. All iPhone models this year feature Super Retina XDR OLED displays for the first time, with an edge-to-edge design with the exception of the Face ID notch and small bezels around the edge. There's no difference in display quality between the standard iPhone 12 models and the Pro models. The 5.4-inch iPhone 12 mini has a resolution of 2430 x 1080 with 476 pixels per inch and the 6.1-inch iPhone 12 has a resolution of 2532 x 1170 with 460 pixels per inch. The displays offer HDR support with 1200 nits peak brightness, Wide Color for vivid, true-to-life colors, Haptic Touch for feedback, and True Tone to match the color temperature of the display to the ambient lighting for a more natural viewing experience. Apple overhauled the design of the iPhone 12 lineup this year, introducing flat edges that are a departure from the rounded edges of prior models and are similar in design to the iPad Pro. The front of the iPhone is protected by a new Ceramic Shield cover that replaces the standard cover glass. Apple says the Ceramic Shield is infused with nano-ceramic crystals and offers 4x better drop performance. The back of the iPhone continues to be made from glass, with the two halves of the device sandwiching an aerospace-grade aluminum enclosure that comes in five colors: blue, green, black, white, and (PRODUCT)RED. Like the iPhone 12 Pro models, the iPhone 12 models offer IP68 water and dust resistance and can hold up to submersion in 6 meters of water for up to 30 minutes. All of the iPhone 12 models in this year's lineup support 5G connectivity for faster downloads and uploads, better quality video streaming, improved gaming, and higher-definition 1080p FaceTime calls. 5G coverage is available worldwide, but only iPhone 12 devices sold in the United States support mmWave 5G, which is the fastest 5G technology available. iPhone 12 models sold in other countries are limited to the slower but more widely available Sub-6GHz 5G connectivity. In the U.S., 5G speeds can be as high as 4Gbps, even in highly populated areas.
Design
The iPhone 12 and 12 Mini feature a flat chassis, a design seen with the iPhone 4 until the iPhone 5S and the 1st generation iPhone SE. It is the first major redesign since the iPhone X, similar to that of iPad Pros since 2018 and the 4th-generation iPad Air. The notch size is similar to previous iPhone models, despite speculation about a reduction in width. The new design also comes with a ceramic-hardened front glass, marketed as Ceramic Shield, while the back retains the previous generation Dual-Ion Exchange strengthened glass.
The iPhone 12 and 12 Mini are available in 5 colors: Black, White, Product Red, Green, and Blue.
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Specifications
Hardware
The iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Mini use Apple's six-core A14 Bionic processor, which contains a next-generation neural engine. They both have three internal storage options: 64 GB, 128 GB, and 256 GB. Both also contain an IP68 water and dust-resistant rating along with dirt and grime, and is water-resistant up to six meters for 30 minutes. However, the manufacturer warranty does not cover liquid damage to the phone.
The iPhone 12 series are the first iPhone models to be supplied from launch without EarPods or a wall adapter, which Apple claims was done to reduce carbon emissions since most users already own them. A USB-C to Lightning cord will still be included. This change also applies retroactively to all other iPhone models still in production. To comply with French law regarding wireless device radiation and health which requires phones to be bundled with and promote use of hands-free accessories by children under 14, iPhone models will still include EarPods in this market.
A magnetic connector known as MagSafe is introduced on the iPhone 12 models, allowing accessories such as cases and charging cords to be attached to the rear of the device. Accessories can also be stacked together.
The devices support 5G cellular communications. This allows upload speeds of up to 200 Mbps and download speeds of up to 4 Gbps. However, only models sold in the U.S. support the fastest mmWave technology; those sold elsewhere in the world, including Canada, support only sub-6GHz frequency bands. A new feature called Smart Data Mode enables 5G only when necessary to preserve battery life. 5G is not supported if both SIMs (eSIM and physical SIM card) are active. To use 5G, the user must manually disable one line.
Displays
The iPhone 12 Mini features a 5.4-inch display and a smaller design than the previous 4.7-inch iPhones. The iPhone 12 features a 6.1-inch display with Super Retina XDR OLED technology at a resolution of 2532×1170 pixels and a pixel density of about 460 ppi. The iPhone 12 Mini features a 5.4-inch display with the same technology at a resolution of 2340×1080 pixels and a pixel density of about 476 ppi. Both phones have a peak brightness of 1200 nits, equivalent to the iPhone 12 Pro. Both phones also use an improved glass covering called Ceramic Shield which is co-developed with Corning Inc. Apple describes it as having "4 times better drop performance" and being "tougher than any smartphone glass".
Batteries
The iPhone 12 and 12 Pro both have a 10.78 Wh (2,815 mAh) battery, a slight decrease from the 11.67 Wh (3,046 mAh) battery found in the iPhone 11 and identical to the battery found in the premium iPhone 12 Pro. The battery is not user-replaceable.
Chipsets
Both the iPhone 12 and 12 Mini have the Apple A14 Bionic, the first ARM-based smartphone system-on-a-chip (SoC) manufactured on the 5 nm process node. However, unlike previous years, they are not the first Apple devices to receive the newest A-series processor, with the fourth-generation iPad Air being the first device from Apple to contain the A14 Bionic. The iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max also contain the Apple M14 motion coprocessor. Both phones use Qualcomm's X55 5G modem.
Cameras
Both phones have two rear 12-megapixel cameras: wide and ultra-wide. The wide camera is a 26mm full-frame equivalent with an f/1.6 aperture (which captures 27% more light than the f/1.8 aperture in the iPhone 11) and a seven-element lens. The ultra-wide camera is a 13mm full-frame equivalent with an f/2.4 aperture and a five-element lens.
All three cameras now support Night Mode for both photo and video in low-light settings at full resolution. The Smart HDR feature has also been improved. This iPhone model is the first and only model capable of shooting 10 bit high dynamic range Dolby Vision 4k video which allows for greater brightness and deeper shadows.
Sensors
The iPhone 12 and 12 Mini include mostly the same sensors found on prior iPhone models going back to the iPhone X. These include an accelerometer, gyroscope, barometer, proximity sensor, ambient light sensor, and a digital compass. The devices also include the Face ID facial recognition system, which is made up of several sensors: mainly a dot projector, flood illuminator, and an infrared camera, allowing a user's face to be scanned and stored by the Secure Enclave.
Software
Both phones run iOS 14. The devices come with the stock iOS apps, such as Safari, Weather, and Messages, and they include Siri, the personal assistant included in iOS.
Reception
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Apple was criticized for the continued reliance on Face ID as the sole biometric option to unlock the device, which is incompatible with face masks. The iPhone SE (2nd generation) is the only phone that Apple currently produces that supports Touch ID, an alternative option that is compatible with face masks.
Timeline of iPhone models
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See also: Timeline of Apple Inc. products |
Source: Apple Newsroom Archive
See also
References
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