On October 13, 2021, the time had finally come: the announcement of the iPhone 12 series. A lot of things have changed, but how big is the difference compared to the iPhone 11? In this comparison, we will put the standard model of both iPhones under a magnifying glass. For example, we will look at which iPhone has the best camera or which of the two has the most beautiful screen. We will investigate all this and much more.
1. Screen
To start, let’s take a look at the displays. The iPhone 11 comes with a 6.1-inch display size and so does the latest iPhone . The iPhone 12 is equipped with an edge-to-edge OLED display, while the 11 has a liquid retina display made of LCD.
The new screen on the iPhone 12 is the best display Apple has ever released. It has much higher contrast, astonishing colors, and takes a huge leap in pixel density. In other words, binge-watch everything in crystal clear detail and play games like never before.
2. Processor
Apple has also not been sitting still in the processor department, the iPhone 12 has the fastest chip in a smartphone ever. The 12 contains the new A14 Bionic chip and the iPhone 11 has a lightning-fast A13 bionic chip. You would say that it becomes harder and harder to make major upgrades every year, but with the new chip Apple is once again pushing its boundaries. The A14 Bionic chip can perform trillions of operations in the Neural Engine. With the iPhone 12 you can even record in Dolby Vision, which is not even possible with professional cameras! The new chip is also a bit more economical so that your battery lasts longer.
3. Camera
The iPhone 12, like the iPhone 11, comes with a 12MP ultra-wide-angle and wide-angle camera. This is super handy if you're on holiday and want to take a perfect landscape photo. The 12 has an improved night mode, so you can take sharper photos in the dark. The new wide-angle camera can capture 27 percent more light. This means you can see more color and details in your photos, regardless of whether it's dark or light. The portrait mode has been improved so that you can get an even more beautiful bokeh effect. And the HDR function has also been upgraded so that you can balance all the elements in a photo even better. Both smartphones do not have a telephoto lens. In our opinion, this is not a problem, unless you like to capture small bio-organisms.
Filming special moments will also be no problem with both models with 4k filming and slo-mo mode. On the iPhone 12 you can even film with Dolby Vision. This allows you to capture up to 700 million colors and every frame looks lifelike.
4. Design
It is remarkable that Apple is going back in time when it comes to design. The iPhone 11 is currently a fairly well-known model. Nicely finished round, large screen and thin edges. With the iPhone 12 we see the same screen size, but with even thinner edges and the finish is square. The square model is reminiscent of the design of the iPhone 4. In short, Back to the future vibes. Thanks to Ceramic Shield, the iPhone 12 is 4x better protected against falls. The edges are made of high-quality aluminum and better protected against water by H2Oké. The 12 also comes in many colors and they are very refreshing.
Do you prefer a more compact iPhone? Apple launched a mini version in November 2020. You get the same specifications as the regular model, but in a 5.4-inch model. The only thing you do have to compromise on is battery life.
5. Other functionalities
What we also see compared to the iPhone 11, is that the iPhone 12 has a 5G function. Superfast internet! This is also the first iPhone that supports 5G. Also new is that all models have a magnetic ring. This allows you to conveniently connect the new MagSafe accessories from Apple to your iPhone.
How much will this new gadget cost? The 6.1-inch model starts at 909 euros and comes with 64GB, just like the iPhone 11. It is remarkable that you do not get any accessories for this money. The iPhone 12 comes without a charger and EarPods . According to Apple, most people already have these accessories and by leaving them out, Apple emits much less CO2. Stingy or actually kind?
Conclusion
We see that the iPhone 12 has become a little bit better in the most important areas. With the emphasis on a little bit, because while we will not deny that the iPhone 12 is the best that Apple has to offer, the iPhone 11 is of course a device to fall in love with in its own right.
Take a look at our refurbished iPhone 11 or iPhone 12 . Want to know more? Then check out the differences between the iPhone 12 models or the comparison of the iPhone 11 and iPhone 13 .
