New Variants Of IPhone 12 From Mini, Pro To Pro Max

Screenshot of Apple iPhone 12 launch event (Aditya / VOI)

JAKARTA - Apple has just released the iPhone 12 to the public. There are a number of variants and models introduced and enhancements, including support for 5G connections.

"Today is a new era for the iPhone. Now it supports 5G, delivers fast speed, low latency, protects privacy and security," said Apple CEO Tim Cook, at the launch of the iPhone 12 series, Wednesday, October 14 early morning.

Now the iPhone 12 comes in three different models, namely the iPhone 12 Mini, iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max. As the name implies, the fundamental difference from this variant lies in the screen size and camera specifications for the Pro and Pro Max models.

Judging from the launch event, the iPhone 12 comes with a 6.1-inch screen, while the iPhone 12 Mini has a 5.4-inch screen which both comes with the Super Retina XDR. Even Apple has embed a screen protection called a ceramic shield.

IPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Mini (dock. Apple) variants

For specifications, both have similar capabilities, including 5G support. Apple uses the A14 Bionic chip in both models and is the first smartphone with a chip using the 5nm architecture.

Both the iPhone 12 and the iPhone 12 Mini have two rear cameras, with a 12MP wide lens and a 12MP ultra-wide lens. This smartphone camera is equipped with the Smart HDR 3 feature to produce sharper images.

Apple includes a new technology called MagSafe which brings a new experience in the wireless charging feature. Both smartphones run iOS 14 and already have IP68 certification.

According to rumors, Apple will not include a charger head or earphone in the sales box. The absence of the two accessories was done because Apple wanted to be an environmentally friendly company. Even so, Apple still provides a lightning data cable to USB Type C.

For the price, the iPhone 12 is priced starting at US $ 799 or around Rp. 11 million. Meanwhile, the price for the iPhone 12 Mini starts from 699 US dollars, around Rp. 10 million at the current rupiah exchange rate.

iPhone 12 Pro and Pro Max

iPhone 12 Pro and Pro Max (Apple dock)

This is the highest variant in the iPhone 12 caste. In appearance, both have a similar design to the iPhone 12. It's just that the difference is that the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max are wrapped in stainless steel.

iPhone 12 Pro Max has a size of 6.7 inches, bigger than the screen of the iPhone 12 Pro which has a screen size of 6.1 inches. The screens of these two phones use the Super Retina XDR with Ceramic Shields protection.

The performance of this smartphone is supported by the A14 Bionic chip which is claimed to have 50 percent faster CPU and GPU performance. Moreover, Apple also provides support for 5G connections.

Both the iPhone 12 Pro and Pro Max have three cameras on the back, with a wide 12MP (f / 1.6 and OIS), 12MP ultra wide, and telephoto lens that supports 4X optical zoom. Apple also includes a LiDAR sensor and Deep Fusion support on these two smartphones.

iPhone 12 Pro and Pro Max (Apple dock)

The operating system is clear, this device is already running iOS 14 with IP68 certification. The new embedded feature is Apple ProRAW and allows the iPhone 12 Pro to take multi-frame pictures in RAW format, as well as 10-bit HDR video recording with Dolby Vison HDR.

For the price, Apple sells the iPhone 12 Pro starting at US $ 999 or around Rp.14 million. The iPhone 12 Pro Max starts at $ 1,099, around Rp. 16 million.