The iPhone 12 was officially presented by Apple at a keynote on October 13, 2020. So, like every year, it’s time to review its specs and compare it with the previous year’s model, namely the iPhone 12 in our case. ‘iPhone 11. Let’s go to seven (or more) difference games.
iPhone 12 and iPhone 11 spec sheet
At first glance we can see thatApple hasn’t made many changes Between iPhone 11 and iPhone 12. But in the continuation of this comparison, let’s examine the situation in more detail.
| iPhone 12 | iPhone 11 | |
|---|---|---|
| Screen | 6.1″ Super Retina OLED 1242 x 2688 pixels, 19.5:9 aspect ratio |
6.1″ Liquid Retina IPS LCD 828 x 1792 pixels, 19.5:9 aspect ratio |
| chipsets | A14 (5nm) | A13 Bionic (7nm+) |
| BONE | iOS 14 | iOS 13 (iOS 14 update available) |
| data store | 4GB | 4GB |
| to store | 64/128/256GB | 64/128/256GB |
| microSD | Number | Number |
| main sensor | 12MP, f/1.6 Ultra wide angle 12 MP, f/2.4 |
12MP, f/1.8 Ultra wide angle 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| selfie sensor | 12MP, f/2.2 | 12MP, f/2.2 |
| battery | 2775mAh 18W fast charging |
3110mAh 18W fast charging |
| 5G | Yup | Number |
| biometrics | face id | face id |
| water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
A slightly improved design
Ever since the famous notch was introduced with the iPhone X in 2017, Apple hasn’t messed with the design of its mobile phones. We are yet to witness a revival in this generation. The notch is back on the iPhone 12 It will house Face ID’s 3D sensors and still lacks a fingerprint reader for biometric authentication. The notch of the iPhone 12 is still slightly smaller than that of the iPhone 11, the manufacturer managed to gain a few millimeters.
iPhone 11 is back straighter edgesAs with older models, the iPhone 11 relied on a more rounded form factor. If the screen size is the same, Apple still managed. Reduce the dimensions of the iPhone 12 Compared to iPhone 11. A similar screen size for a more compact format, which is an interesting argument. No major changes at the rear, in both cases the prominent dual photosensor, which is now the famous “cooking plate”.
Both devices are IP68 certified water and dust resistant. Their frames are made of aluminum. iPhone 12 succeeds in protective glass: new “Ceramic Shield” is advertised as being four times more resistant to drops than the glass found on the iPhone 11.
Same size screen, but OLED for iPhone 12
The iPhone 11’s format looks closer to Apple, as we’re back to a 6.1-inch panel on the iPhone 12. The same diagonal has been chosen for the iPhone 12 Pro, you must see the iPhone 12 Pro Max to have it. a larger screen. But the similarities between the panels of the iPhone 11 and iPhone 12 end there.
Indeed, we have the right to make some improvements to the next generation iPhone. First, Super Retina XDR iPhone 12 is based on OLED technologyLiquid Retina is content with the IPS LCD, which offers far less convincing contrasts.
Next, definition. Apple has long been stingy with the pixels in its products, which offer a “wrong” Full HD+, like the iPhone 11 (828 x 1792 pixels). The Apple brand captures the iPhone 12 with its superior image quality of 1242 x 2688 pixels.
Like the iPhone 11, the iPhone 12’s screen ratio remains at 19.5:9. It’s hard to adopt a longer format as long as there is a notch. The refresh rate isn’t moving either, 60 Hz. We had long hoped that the iPhone 12 would go up to 120 Hz, but Apple felt that such a feature added to the 5G integration would melt the battery.
iPhone 12 with 5G
5G, let’s get to that. This is the great innovation of the iPhone 12 that should benefit from Apple’s marketing campaigns and could encourage consumers to replace their current smartphone with the iPhone 12. Our advice: do not rush. 5G will be rolled out in France in the coming months, but the network will still be in its infancy. And if you’re telling yourself that you’ll be using your iPhone 12 for many years to come and enjoy it later, pay attention to one element. Unlike the iPhone 12 Pro, which supports both high-frequency 5G (mmWave) and low-frequency 5G (Sub-6GHz), iPhone 12 is only entitled to 5G Sub-6GHz, which will dominate the network in the early stages of deployment, but do not offer the best performance. This should be taken into account if your choice for the 5G argument is the iPhone 12.
iPhone 12 is even faster than iPhone 11
Same year after year, the iPhone crushes the Android competition in benchmarks. The iPhone 11 was no exception, thanks to the 7nm+-machined A13 Bionic SoC and many optimizations made by Apple to deliver a fast, smooth and slow-moving system. The iPhone 12 is even more impressive, and its A14 chip machined at 5nm allows it to deliver around 20% better performance than its predecessor. All while being more energy efficient.
Apple boasts even more about its SoC in its communications, promising 50% higher performance and 40% better machine learning capabilities on the A14 Bionic compared to the A13 Bionic. The first city contains 11.8 billion transistors, or 40% more than the previous generation. The GPU is quite powerful for even better results when it comes to graphics processing in video games.
In terms of memory, there is no change. We’re both stuck on 4GB of RAM. Three variants at a time for storage: 64, 128 and 256 GB of storage. Neither device has an SD card slot to extend this feature.
iPhone 11 has a bigger battery, but what about battery life?
Surprise, the iPhone 12 has a small battery of 2775 mAh, while the iPhone 11 battery reaches 3110 mAh. Surprisingly, 5G needs to be energy-intensive and take advantage of the autonomy of smartphones. Does this mean the iPhone 12 is less durable than the iPhone 11? Not necessarily. Apple has taken another step in the finesse of engraving with its chips. A14 is machined at 5nm and this new process promises higher energy efficiency than A13 Bionin etched at 7nm+. We’ll have to wait for the autonomy tests to get a better idea of the autonomy differences between the two models.
There is nothing new for charging: we stay at 18W for wired and support for induction charging. iPhone 12 is also compatible with Apple’s new proprietary technology, MagSafe. Therefore, it is possible to charge wirelessly on a charging mat based on this protocol. A magnet system makes it possible to ideally place the smartphone on the charging surface to increase its efficiency.
And what does it look like in the photo?
Although the camera of the iPhone 12 Pro has significant improvements compared to the iPhone 11 Pro, less attention has been paid to the iPhone 12. The latter is equipped with the same number of sensors as the iPhone 11 and obviously less attention has been paid to the iPhone 12 Pro. no big improvement. The main sensor is 12 MP on both models, with an aperture of f/1.8 for the iPhone 11 and f/1.6 for the iPhone 12. Stabilization is still better on the iPhone 12. The ultra wide angle comes from 12 MP and f/. 2.2 on iPhone 11 to 12 MP and f/2.4 on iPhone 12. This is confirmed by the fact that the pixels of the iPhone 12 are larger and capture more of the light. In low light conditions, the iPhone 12 behaves better than the iPhone 11.
On the front, there are 12 MP and f/2.2 cameras on both sides responsible for selfies. However, the iPhone 12 continues to benefit from some additional features, including the night mode that comes to the front sensor. Changes have been made to the 3D scanners of the iPhone 12, which can recognize the face in new positions and new angles, making Face ID even faster and more convenient.
iOS 14 for everyone
iPhone 11 can already be updated to iOS 14, the native OS version of iPhone 12. The iPhone 12 doesn’t really enjoy software-specific benefits compared to the previous year’s model, as the hardware has changed little between the two smartphones. .
However, it should be updated for another year. Apple usually upgrades its devices for five years, software support for the iPhone 11 would logically be discontinued a year before the iPhone 12.
iPhone 12 (necessarily) more expensive
The iPhone 12, launched in 64GB version at 909 Euros, costs 959 Euros with 128GB and 1079 Euros with 256GB storage. Since the iPhone 11 was marketed at 809 Euros with 64GB, 859 Euros with 128GB and 979 Euros for 256GB ROM, we are witnessing a significant price increase of 100 Euros per unit.
It should be noted that the iPhone 11 comes with a 5W charger. iPhone 12 is delivered without a charger.There may be an additional expense if you are not yet equipped.
iPhone 12 or iPhone 11: which one to buy?
If you think you don’t need 5G, the iPhone 11 is definitely enough. Aside from the support of next-generation networks, the only major contribution of the iPhone 12 is at the level of the display, which has moved to OLED with better definition and more technology in the iPhone 12. on the horizon. Too bad the battery size is low, otherwise the autonomy would have increased noticeably with the SoC A14. The iPhone 11 is already very fast, the new chip doesn’t bring much to the average user.
The price difference between the iPhone 12 and iPhone 11 gives you pause on which one to choose. The fact that Apple raises its prices so much makes the iPhone 12 very attractive for those who are not interested in 5G. If you don’t think you need 5G, the iPhone 11 is clearly adequate, especially since it can be bought for less than its initial market value. Depending on what deals are coming, it’s up to you whether the few previously announced iPhone 12 additions are worth the price difference.
