IPhone 12 vs iPhone 12 Pro: the price difference is justified

Now that we have reviewed the biggest differences, there is one point that we have not approached, aesthetics. Like every year, Apple makes the difference between the two ranges in terms of colors offered. The iPhone 12 will be offered in 5 tones: black, white, blue, green, and iconic red.

iPhone 12 vs iPhone 12 Pro Max

Differences between iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro Max:

At Apple, iPhone models are constantly evolving over the years, both on the screen, battery, RAM, screen size or storage and many other features.
This comparison is therefore there to guide you in your search process by comparing each Apple smartphone model. So you will make the best choice according to the performance, our offers and the price that suits you.

Screen comparison between iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro Max.

At Apple, iPhone models are constantly evolving over the years the iPhone 12 Pro Max has a 6.7 -inch Super Retina Oled screen (2,778 x 1284 pixels) with a resolution of 458 ppi (pixels per inch) , which is surpasses the iPhone 12 which also has a Super Retina OLED screen but 6.1 inches (2532 x 1170 pixels) of 460 ppi.
Unfortunately, Apple has not yet passed the course of the refresh rate at 120 Hz. The two iPhones are limited to a fluidity of 60 Hz. The refresh rate corresponds to the display fluidity, the more high it is, the more fluid and complex the animations.

Design comparison between iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro Max.

The iPhone 12 Pro Max is 6.6 mm wider, thicker about fifteen mm and 64g heavier than the iPhone 12, however their thicknesses is the same which is a positive point for our high phone range which despite its larger size manages to keep the same thickness.
The two phones adopt the same square design and rounded angles. We also find the notch at the front of the device and the photo module on the back.
In terms of colors, the two smartphones from Apple has the same colors, that is to say: white, black, green, product red and also blue.
In internal design, two smartphones are equipped with the last update of iOS, iOS 16. This iOS allows you to personalize all the main screens of your device (locked screen, home screen).

The differences in performance between the iPhone 12 and the iPhone 12 Pro Max.

These two iPhones have nothing to envy to the other in terms of performance. Indeed, the two phones have the A14 Bionic chip from Apple. It also has the same display technology which makes them impossible to decide between performance.
In terms of memory storage The iPhone 12 offers storage options from 64 to 256 GB while 12 Pro Max offers between 128 and 512 GB.
At the battery level, the iPhone 12 Pro Max will differentiate itself from its counterpart thanks to its 3687 mAh battery against 2815 mAh for the iPhone 12. Indeed, this 3687 MAH battery offers us up to 20 hours of video reading against 17 hours on the iPhone 12. We can also see that he surpasses the iPhone 12 in all areas of autonomy, despite its larger screen which on paper is supposed to consume more, Apple has been able to overcome this problem in order to offer increasingly efficient devices and more and more. At Largo, tests are carried out so that you are delivered with an impeccable battery, below 85% capacity on the battery this one is changed.

Camera differences between iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro Max.

Also equipped with an A14 chip, 5G compatible and a very clear OLED screen, the iPhone 12 Pro Max has a better camera. Unlike the iPhone 12 which only has a double photo module (12 MPx), the Max model has 3 sensors (also 12 Mpx). The main sensor is also larger and offers more precise stabilization (the Bouge sensor). What is this third sensor for ? It is a telephoto that allows you to use a 5x optical zoom and an f/2 opening.0. In addition, the Lidar sensor enriches the whole, giving the device the possibility of better understanding the scene and adjusting more precisely the settings. The result is breathtaking. Photography enthusiasts will undoubtedly appreciate the excellent features of the iPhone 12 Pro Max. Its triple photo module, its telephoto lens and its Lidar sensor guarantee optimal results for your photos, even in low light.

Magsafe

On the side of these two Apple smartphones we find the Magsafe. The Magsafe, which we do not find in competitors like Samsung or Xiaomi, is a new magnet technology that allows faster and wireless recharge but also the possibility of hanging accessories such as shells, wireless chargers or even card holders. It also allows you to hang it on the car holder without having to have the metal plate hung on the phone.

The differences in SIM cards between the iPhone 12 and the iPhone 12 Pro Max.

The two smartphones require a SIM card in nano format, and also have the double sim functionality, that is to say the possibility of adding an ESIM to use two numbers at a time.

Network differences between iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro Max.

The two iPhones are both compatible with the WiFi 6 802 standard.11, 5G and Bluetooth 5 technology.0.
The two devices are able to connect to WiFi in 5 GHz and to turn into a 5 GHz WiFi access point for connection sharing.

Differences in connectivity between the iPhone 12 and the iPhone 12 Pro Max.

Connectivity level Our two Apple products have a single Lightning port whose main role is to recharge the device with a fast charger preferably.
To connect a device in another format like USB-C or Mini-Jack, you must use a dedicated adapter.

Price differences between iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro Max.

The price of a reconditioned iPhone varies according to several criteria. One of the main reasons for price variations would be the capacity chosen, indeed an iPhone 12 reconditioned in good condition in 128 GB will see its price higher 50 euros compared to the 64 GB model. The second main reason for a variation in the price of our devices is the grade chosen which can vary the price from 20 euros to 100 euros on average.
Find the iPhone 12 on our site from € 639, and the iPhone 12 Pro Max from € 889.

Conclusion, which iPhone to choose ?

If you are looking for a more compact smartphone that offers an excellent compromise between performance, power and price, the iPhone 12 is a better choice for you.

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iPhone 12 vs iPhone 12 Pro: the price difference is justified ?

Available this Friday, the iPhone 12 and the iPhone 12 Pro seem very close to paper and visually. However, Apple applies a price difference of 250 euros. What model should you choose ? What are the concrete differences ? We have passed the technical sheet in a sifted.

Each year, it is important to compare the different iPhone models offered by Apple to better understand the brand’s range. In 2020, Apple decided to launch no less than 4 models and blurs the differences between each range. Here is a comparison to better navigate.

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A variable price difference: from 200 to 350 euros

Let’s start by recalling that the brand offers the following 4 models: the iPhone 12 mini 5.4 inch, the iPhone 12 6.1 inch, the iPhone 12 Pro 6.1 inch and the iPhone 12 Pro Max of 6, 7 inches. If we take the minimum price displayed by Apple for each range, we get a price difference of 350 euros between the iPhone 12 Mini and the iPhone 12 Pro.

However, it seems smarter and reasonable to compare the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro which offer the same display diagonal, which results in a difference of 250 euros between the two devices. This is a way for Apple to raise the discreetly price of its accessible model, the iPhone 11 was indeed launched at the price of the iPhone 12 mini.

By digging a little more, we see that the iPhone 12 starts at 64 GB, while the iPhone 12 Pro has 128 GB. If we take the same storage capacity on both sides (256 GB), we move on to a difference in “only” 200 euros (1,079 euros against 1,279 euros). Obviously, if you only need 64 GB or a smaller screen does not bother you, keep in mind that the 64 GB models and the iPhone 12 Mini are offered cheaper.

Many common points

If the question will arise this year, more than all the previous ones, it is because on paper the iPhone 12 and the iPhone 12 Pro seem particularly close. The design seems identical, with the same degree of sealing and the same protection Ceramic Shield. We have the right to the same Apple A14 chip or an OLED screen for both devices. It was historically points on which the models were differentiated. We can also mention the absence of a charger on the entire range of iPhone 12, which withdraws a final difference (the pro models had the exclusivity of the fast USB-C charger in previous years).

Face ID, 5G or Wi-Fi 6 compatibility, again the two smartphones seem identical. Let’s see the differences more closely.

The difference is in the photo

The big difference between the two ranges of iPhone this year is at the back of the smartphone, at the photo module. In addition to offering a third optics, a telephoto lens with 2x zoom, the pro model also has a Lidar already seen on the iPad Pro. Apple has spent a good part of the conference to boast the merits of the new camera of the iPhone 12 Pro capable of taking better shots in all circumstances, and especially in a new format (for Apple), Proraw.

The Apple Proraw format is the exclusivity of the iPhone 12 Pro and allows you to offer more possibilities at the photo retouching stage, thanks to a compression without file which even preserves all the algorithmic images information so that you enjoy as many tools as possible to modify them. This function is for a rather informed audience, which allows Apple to better justify the name “pro” for its smartphone.

That’s not all, Apple also leaves the exclusivity of the portrait mode in night mode, and the possibility of filming in 4K at 60 frames per second with the HDR Dolby Vision. On the iPhone 12, this HDR video capture is limited to 30 frames per second. The Lidar also allows new possibilities with augmented reality applications.

A very slightly different screen

The iPhone 12 and the iPhone 12 Pro incorporates an OLED Super Retina XDR screen of 6.1 inch with a definition of 2532 x 1170 pixels. You may have the impression that it will be the same screen. In reality, according to Apple, the OLED screen of the iPhone 12 Pro can push its brightness to 800 cd/m², or up to 1200 cd/m² in HDR, while the screen of the iPhone 12 is Limit to 625 cd/m² (and still 1200 cd/m² for HDR).

It is likely that the difference between the two tiles comes from the production channels used by Apple. The iPhone 12 Pro probably has the right to the best and more recent OLED slabs on the market, while the iPhone 12 probably uses a little older references, but still very good.

The question of colors

Now that we have reviewed the biggest differences, there is one point that we have not approached, aesthetics. Like every year, Apple makes the difference between the two ranges in terms of colors offered. The iPhone 12 will be offered in 5 tones: black, white, blue, green, and iconic red.

For the iPhone 12 Pro, you will have to be content to choose between black graphite, silver, gold and peaceful blue.

This is obviously also a way for owners of the pro models to highlight the range they have chosen. If you have selected a pro model, your iPhone will not look like that of previous years or a “simple” iPhone 12. An image is cultivated, as we say.

Notes not saying

Unfortunately, Apple does not give all the details concerning the technical sheet of its smartphones. It is likely that some differences between the two ranges hide in its details masked by the manufacturer. We think in particular of the quantity of RAM, which will undoubtedly be more important on pro models. We are talking about 4 GB for the iPhone 12 and 6 GB for the iPhone 12 Pro.

So this difference ?

If we have to make a succinct summary of the differences between the iPhone 12 and the iPhone 12 Pro, it would probably have only one line: the photo module. All the other differences we have found are really, more than ever, in the order of detail. You will generally have exactly the same quality of experience between the two smartphones. The same performance, the same autonomy, the same display, the same bone, the same diagonal, and perhaps the same storage capacity.

Do the differences in the photo are worth 200 to 350 euros in differences ? Difficult to answer without having been able to test both devices. If we base ourselves on Apple’s promises, it all depends on your use profile. If for you photography is the most important element of using your smartphone, then we answer you a big yes of course. In fact, if this is the case, it may be that the iPhone is already a professional tool for you, if you are a photographer, videographer, or more generally content creator. If you are able to fully exploit a function like the RAW photo.

In all other cases, it would undoubtedly be more reasonable to turn to the iPhone 12. But is a smartphone purchase always reasonable ?

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