The iPhone 12 & 12 Pro Review: New Design and Diminishing Returns
by Andrei Frumusanu on November 30, 2020 8:30 AM EST- Posted in
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- Apple
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- Apple A14
- iPhone 12
- iPhone 12 Pro
Video Recording
Video recording on the new iPhone 12 series is defined by the addition of real HDR format recording, meaning 10-bit profile within a new Dolby Vision format. Apple’s choice to go with Dolby Vision a forward-thinking one that’s certainly going to pay off in the future, however unless you have a recent compatible TV or lucky enough to feature a monitor capable of displaying the format, the playback experience on devices other than iPhones is going to be quite limited.
Video capture quality is quite excellent this generation as well, although I have a hard time to really differentiate things from the iPhone 11 series. Dynamic range of the shots is still quite good, however there’s still some key characteristics such as the jittering EIS that are still present, or the occasional pulsating exposure of certain objects in the scene, something that’s possibly related to the dual-exposure of every frame when video-recording.
At 4K30, the phone is able to take advantage of all the camera modules and allows you to switch around between the units during recording. When recording in 4K60, it’s no longer possible to switch from the main and telephoto module to the ultra-wide unit. If you start recording on the ultra-wide unit, you’re limited to this module and any zooming in will be digital.
Focusing is generally flawless on the main camera, although it’s noticeable in video that the ultra-wide angle module is of a fixed focus design, so you won’t be able to focus as near in some situations.
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Ranger1065 - Wednesday, December 2, 2020 - link
I understand some members of your staff have problems, but this is ridiculous. In the interests of self preservation, isn't it time to get a GPU review done?29a - Wednesday, December 2, 2020 - link
Let me guess, no 3060 ti review?zeeBomb - Thursday, December 3, 2020 - link
that's tough!!!Frantisek - Friday, December 4, 2020 - link
Phones looks simmilar. Difference is much bigger then you picture even it does not look like that in normal use. Let see all differences.128 GB so real difference is 150 (130) USD
6 GB RAM
Telephoto: ƒ/2.0 aperture with OIS
2x optical zoom in, 2x optical zoom out; 4x optical zoom range
Digital zoom up to 10x
Lidar
Night mode portraits enabled by LiDAR Scanner
Apple ProRAW
Dolby Vision recording up to 60 fps
Durable steel frame you do not preffere
Brighter display
I think RAM, extra lens with OIS, Lidar and brighter screen can easily justify hugher cost.
And 100 USD for Max is really small difference for bigger screen and battery, better image sensor with extra stabilisation when we speak in Apple prices.
I hever had rounded phone so can not comment your feelings from flat edges. ... Sorry I had 3/3GS but it so long time ago and were quite bulky.
I would try to compare those phones in cases as many ppl wear them anyway.
s.yu - Friday, December 4, 2020 - link
Not exciting at all...Personally that move back to the iP4 design is the biggest "upgrade", as I've always felt that to be more premium, just like Razer etc. are all making their laptops more boxy. The camera would be more of a sidegrade.sharathc - Friday, December 4, 2020 - link
Boring 🙄iphonebestgamephone - Sunday, December 6, 2020 - link
More exciting than whatever you are doing, atleast.gerard143 - Thursday, January 28, 2021 - link
Outstanding review! Seriously, props to you for not being one of those Apple can do no wrong reviewers.You hit the nail on the head about the regression to square edges and the fingerprint magnet stainless steel.
The sqaure edges are a massive step backwards. I hate my 12 pro because of it. The stainless looks like garbage and is heavy. I’d prefer alum and rounded edges. When I hold my XS in my hand again it feels amazing compared to the 12 pro.
I feel your review was very accurate and well written. Great job!
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