Earlier this month I had reviewed iPhone 12 and now it’s time for the elder sibling. This time around the sibling is more of a twin in many ways. Size-wise there is no difference at all. But then you get a heavier pro due to the stainless-steel frame, an extra camera, more storage and RAM. So, would you prefer a lesser expensive iphone12 or a slight upgrade which could cost your pocket a couple of thousands. Let’s find out.
IPHONE 12 PRO SPECS
6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED
Apple A14 Bionic
128GB 6GB RAM/ 256GB 6GB RAM/ 512GB 6GB RAM
12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide) + 12 MP, f/2.0, 52mm (telephoto) + 12 MP, f/2.4, 120˚, 13mm (ultrawide) + TOF 3D LiDAR scanner + 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide) selfie camera
Li-Ion 2815 mAh battery
iOS 14.1
189 g
IPHONE 12 PRO DESIGN: NEW YET OLD
The design is a major highlight for me in any iPhone. iPhone 12 series has been a major winner for me in this department. The blend of new and old has been seamless. The stainless-steel frame gives that oomph factor you would want. Some might complain about the finger marks, then for those you have the iphone12 polished aluminium option.
The camera module is almost the same as the iPhone 11 Pro, though it is slightly larger to accommodate the Lidar.
The 6.1-inch iPhone 12 Pro is bigger than its predecessor. The screen is larger. Otherwise the display is not different from what you got last year. But where this one goes a step ahead is the “scratch-resistant ceramic glass, oleophobic coating” on top of it.
IPHONE 12 PRO CAMERA
The iPhone 12 Pro gets 3 lenses in comparison to 2 in the iPhone 12. There is an extra 12MP telephoto lens along with the 12MP wide and ultra-wide cameras seen on the iPhone 12. The main wide camera however has a larger f1.6 aperture.
Photography is a complete delight on this device. To begin with, low light and night photos. Been Diwali season, I could test try night mode well on this device. Pictures with diya and lights in the background none of them over exposed or needed any kind of filters and auto corrections. Low light pictures are my new favourite on the iPhone 12 Pro. The image quality and detailing are something you would enjoy the colours might feel a bit bleached at times but this much I would let go.
The ultra-wide lens also helps you obtain pictures worth social media posting. The rear camera set-up will leave you pleased with your pictures and the images obtained will look real and not over-edited and post-produced.
The selfie camera as I had mentioned in my iPhone 12 review as well is a great lens as it seems to miss nothing. The selfies captured are crisp and very beautifully detailed.
IPHONE 12 PRO PROCESSOR
The A14 Bionic processor is fast and powerful. You will notice it when you use the iPhone 12 Pro there is no lag while using the device. Using apps like Vediolap also the device works seamlessly and responds very quickly. It is great for multi-tasking and you will enjoy playing heavy graphic games on this device.
The iPhone 12 Pro battery lasts about 18 hours on a full charge with regular usage on 4G. The phone does not come with a charger in the box so if you are a first time iPhone user you might have to invest in one.
VERDICT
The big question with iPhone 12 Pro is: Would you want a same-size phone like the iPhone 12 and pay more for the camera and RAM. Well in that case there is no loser here. With the iPhone 12 series there is not one device which would leave you wanting for more or feeling deceived at any front. If you want one more camera and storage but do not have the extra bit to pay for the Pro Max, then the Pro is a really good choice.
iPhone 12 Pro price in India: Starts at 1,19,900 for 128GB version.