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The iPhone 12 Pro, to the test: better photos, more resistance ... more price

2020-11-03T05:38:40.288Z


The 'smartphone' is compatible with 5G networks and for the first time does not include a charger in the box


Apple presented in October, in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic and after months of rumors and delays, its new iPhone 12. For many fans of the company, they were the most anticipated terminals of the year and, if they are characterized by something, it is because for the first time They are compatible with 5G networks.

EL PAÍS has tested the iPhone 12 Pro for a few days, which is available from 1,159 euros and stands out for its realistic results and good colorimetry in the field of photography and stabilization of videos.

The design of the iPhone 12 Pro varies compared to its predecessors.

If in recent generations the Cupertino company had opted for curved edges, the latter adopts flat sides that are reminiscent of both the iPad Pro and

previous

smartphones

, such as the iPhone 4 or 5. The terminal is available in four colors: gray, white, gold and blue.

The back, which does not get dirty with your fingers when using it, has a matte finish and the edges, metallic.

In addition, the now traditional physical mute button is preserved on the left side.

The

smartphone's

6.1-inch

OLED screen

is made of what Apple calls

ceramic shield,

a material that is supposedly harder than any glass and four times more resistant to drops.

The YouTube channel EverythingApplePro has tested the durability of this screen by dropping the

smartphone

from different heights.

The iPhone 12 Pro screen has survived a fall from a height of more than three meters - although in the same test the iPhone 12 does eventually break.

The back of the terminal breaks in both cases after falls.

The iPhone 12 Pro, like the previous generation, lacks a fingerprint reader.

Instead, it is unlocked with facial recognition.

The system works well, but it is not the most comfortable option in the middle of the Covid-19 pandemic given the obligation to wear a mask.

In these cases, the user must be satisfied with entering the unlock code.

In this way, the experience worsens, for example, when trying to pay quickly with the mobile.

In addition to a 12 megapixel front camera, the iPhone 12 Pro maintains the square camera module with three sensors, also 12 megapixels each: a wide angle, an ultra wide angle and a telephoto lens.

In the realm of photography, the iPhone 12 Pro is more ambitious than its smaller brothers - iPhone 12 Mini and iPhone 12 - but less than the Pro Max.

The terminal does not take a great leap compared to the iPhone 11 Pro. Even so, in general, the results are positive.

Very realistic photographs are obtained, with good colorimetry and a remarkable level of detail.

Apple has no doubt that augmented reality will change the way we work, learn, play, and interact with everything around us.

One of the main novelties of this

smartphone

is that it incorporates a LiDAR sensor, which is used to calculate the depth of different objects in a room and thus improve the possibilities in the field of augmented reality.

In the same way, it can be useful in the field of photography, since it allows to improve the focus in low light conditions.

Even so, in low light environments, it is sometimes impossible to overcome noise in some images.

Recording is done by default in HDR and Dolby Vision.

This latest technology —which can include everything from computers to televisions, game consoles or

smartphones—

is characterized by the fact that it seeks to show an ultra-vivid image, brighter reflections and a wide range of colors.

Like photos, videos shot with the iPhone 12 Pro are realistic and sharp.

But if there is something that stands out in the creation of content, it is the results that are achieved with the stabilization system.

Storage, battery and processor

There are three versions of the iPhone 12 Pro - 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB of storage.

The terminal that this newspaper has tested is the 512 GB one.

As for the RAM, Apple does not usually reveal it at its events, but everything seems to indicate that it has 6 GB, according to the

MacRumors

portal

.

the company also does not usually specify the capacity of its batteries.

In this case, the autonomy does not stand out especially compared to other high-end terminals but, with normal use, it lasts for a whole day.

This year, for the first time, the iPhone 12 does not include a charger or headphones in the box.

They only come with a Lightning-USB type C cable. This decision has been controversial as it is also seen as a way to remove these accessories from the box to reduce costs and then sell them separately.

How can this decision affect the user?

It depends.

Some will have a charger at home that allows them to fill the mobile battery.

But others will be forced to buy it, especially considering that a large part of Android mobile chargers do not have the USB type C that is needed to charge the iPhone in this case.

The user can also choose to purchase the MagSafe charger.

The

smartphone

has a system of magnets on its back that serves to leave it attached to this charger when placing it on top.

Apple also debuts the new A14 Bionic processor in the terminal, which is the same as the new iPad Air.

The company ensures that the processor and graphics achieve 50% more speed than the best chips from other brands.

In the test carried out by this newspaper, the performance has been expected from a high-end in all cases: from using games to using

augmented reality

apps

.

Yes, a higher screen refresh rate is missing.

That is, the screen updates the image that it shows more times per second.

In the iPhone 12 Pro, the 60 Hz is maintained compared to that already included by other manufacturers such as Samsung or Realme, which reaches 120 Hz. The higher the refresh rate of a terminal, the animations and movements between screens are more fluid .

Apple's first 5G phones

The new iPhone 12 are for the first time compatible with 5G networks and also have a mode to save battery when the speeds offered by this technology are not needed.

Connections with 5G will be 100 times faster than today.

However, at the moment they only reach average speeds 10 times higher than 4G.

They also allow low latency, something that gamers will especially notice.

Latency is the response time it takes for a device to execute an order since the signal is sent to it.

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Source: elparis

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