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AOn Tuesday, pple unveiled four iPhone models that now support the new 5G cellular standard for the first time. The iPhone 12 family was not only introduced later because of the crown, but it will also go on sale much later. Two model variants, the iPhone 12 and the 12 Pro, will be available starting October 23, the other two not until November. Regardless of deviations from the usual cycle, Apple can still serve the Christmas business.
All new devices are 5G compliant and have a modified design compared to previous models, which is based on the design language of current iPad Pro tablets, that is, it is based on distinctive corners. Previously there were three iPhone variants, now there are four. The smallest child is called Mini and it is a fairly small device with a screen diagonal of 5.4 inches. Like its predecessor, the standard version is 6.1 inches and the two Pro models are 6.1 and 6.7 inches. The top iPhone 12 Pro Max device is a bit larger than the previous top model. The devices are lighter and thinner, says Apple.
Apple always highlights the fastest processor in its new releases. The A14 was introduced in advance this year, as it is also used in the fourth generation iPad Air. The A14 is based on six ARM cores, is manufactured using 5-nanometer technology, and has 11.8 billion transistors. The system’s new “neural engine” can now perform billions instead of a few hundred billions of computing tasks per second. All applications related to artificial intelligence benefit from this speed increase. There is no faster smartphone, Apple says with some pride.
All OLED displays
All four new iPhones come with an OLED screen, until now the cheapest variants had an LCD screen. Pixel resolution, brightness and contrast have been increased. Pro models are adorned with a stainless steel frame rather than an aluminum frame. The screen is protected by a new tempered glass that Apple calls “Ceramic Shield.” It is stronger than any other smartphone glass. The Face ID biometric facial recognition sensor should work faster, in masquerade times, however some would like to get the fingerprint scanner back.
The iPhone 12 Mini and iPhone 12 cameras have dual lenses. The Pro models use triple optics and also have a lidar sensor. It is located in the back below the right eye of the camera. The abbreviation stands for “Light and Range Detection,” in which the surroundings are scanned with a laser beam. Self-driving cars use the same thing to get an idea of their surroundings. On the iPhone and iPad Pro, lidar has proven itself in all augmented reality apps and autofocus is faster, especially in low light. The sensor measures a distance of up to five meters.
Other than that, the new cameras should take better photos even in low light, especially the iPhone 12 Pro Max. For the first time there is an optical image stabilization as with high quality digital cameras, in which the sensor counteracts hand movement 5000 times per second. Apple Pro Raw is a new data format for the two Pro models, allowing further adjustments. HDR video recordings with 10-bit and Dolby Vision HDR are other points in favor of the devices that are now presented. These recordings can even be cut and edited on the smartphone.
What 5G mobile communications bring
The great innovation, which Apple already indicated with the invitation “Hello, Speed”, is the support for the fifth generation of mobile communications. “The wait is over,” was said during the virtual event in America, and there was talk of data speeds of four gigabits per second.
But network expansion has only just begun in Germany, other countries have already advanced further, and other smartphone makers have been offering 5G models for some time. Apple is always a little behind, but that’s not tragic given an infrastructure that is barely developing.
