iPhone 12 - Wikipedia


iPhone 12 - Wikipedia

2020 14th-generation smartphone had by Apple Inc

iPhone 12
iPhone 12 Mini
IPhone 12 wordmark.svg
IPhone 12 Blue.svg

iPhone 12 in Blue
Brand Apple Inc.
Manufacturer Foxconn
Slogan Blast past fast. [1]
Generation 14th
Model iPhone 12
A2172 (US)
A2402 (Canada, Guam, Japan, Puerto Rico & US Virgin Islands)
A2404 (Mainland China, Hong Kong & Macao)
A2403 (Other countries)
iPhone 12 mini
A2176 (US)
A2398 (Canada, Guam, Japan, Puerto Rico & US Virgin Islands)
A2400 (Mainland China)
A2399 (Other countries)
First released 12: October 23, 2020; 2 months ago (2020-10-23)
12 Mini: November 13, 2020; 51 days ago (2020-11-13)
Availability by region 12:
12 Mini:
Predecessor iPhone 11
Related iPhone 12 Pro / iPhone 12 Pro Max
Type Smartphone
Form factor Slate
Dimensions 12: 146.7 mm (5.78 in) H
71.5 mm (2.81 in) W
7.44 mm (0.293 in) D
12 Mini:
131.5 mm (5.18 in) H
64.2 mm (2.53 in) W
7.44 mm (0.293 in) D
Mass 12: 162 g (5.7 oz)
12 Mini: 133 g (4.7 oz)
Operating system
System on chip A14 Bionic
CPU Hexa-core (ARM big.LITTLE: 2 "big" Firestorm @ 2.99 GHz[7] + 4 "little" Icestorm)
GPU Apple-designed 4 core
Modem Qualcomm X55 5G [8]
Memory 4 GB (4 GiB) LPDDR4[9][10][11]
Storage 64, 128, 256 GB
Battery 12: 3.83 V 10.78 Wh (2,815 mAh) Li-ion[12]
12 mini: 3.85 V 8.57 Wh (2,227 mAh) Li-ion[13]
Charging Qi wireless charging (7.5 W)
Lightning fast charging (20 W)
MagSafe wireless charging (15 W / 12 W (Mini))
Display 12: 6.1 in (150 mm) Super Retina XDROLED, 2532x1170px (460 ppi)
12 Mini: 5.4 in (140 mm) Super Retina XDROLED, 2340x1080px (476 ppi)
Rear camera 12 MP (4000 x 3000 px); 26mm; Night Mode; 1080p@30, 60; 4K@24, 30, 60; 720p@240; 1080p@120; 12 MP ultra-wide (52 mm; 0.5 x)
Front-runner camera 12 MP (4000 x 3000 px); 26mm; 1080p@30, 60; 4K@24, 30, 60; 720p@240; 1080p@120
Sound Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos
Connectivity Wi‑Fi 6 (802.11ax), 2G, 3G, 4G LTE, 5G
Liquids resistance IP68, up to 6 m (20 ft) for 30 minutes
Other FaceTime audio- or video-calling
Website www.apple.com/iphone-12/

The iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Mini (stylized as iPhone 12 mini) are smartphones planned, developed, and marketed by Apple Inc. They are the fourteenth-generation, lower-priced iPhones, reaching the iPhone 11. They were unveiled at an Apple Special Event, held virtually, on October 13, 2020 in contradiction of the higher-end iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max flagships at Apple Park in Cupertino, California. Pre-orders for the iPhone 12 started on October 16, 2020, and the requested became available in most countries on October 23, 2020. Pre-orders for the iPhone 12 Mini began on November 6, 2020, and the requested became available on November 13, 2020.[14]

The maximum upgrades over the iPhone 11 include the instant of a Super Retina XDROLED as opposed to the Liquids RetinaLED-backlit LCDIPS Panel on the iPhone 11 and XR, 5G wait on, the introduction of MagSafe, Apple A14 Bionicsystem on a chip (SoC), high-dynamic-range videoDolby Vision4K up to 30 fps and a new Mini model.[15] The iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Mini, like the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max, are the satisfactory iPhone models from Apple to no longer aboard a power adapter or EarPods headphones spurious in prior iPhone models; however a USB-C to Lightning inappropriate is still included; and this change was retroactively applied to latest iPhone models sold by Apple, such as the iPhone 11 and iPhone SE (2nd generation).

Design

It is the satisfactory major redesign since the iPhone X, inequity to that of iPad Pros since 2018 and the 4th-generation iPad Air. The iPhone 12 and 12 Mini have a new produce featuring a flat chassis, a design seen with the iPhone 4 pending the iPhone 5S and the original iPhone SE. The satisfactory size is similar to previous iPhone models, despite speculation throughout a reduction in width.[16] The borders throughout the display are thinner by 35% than any remaining model. The new design also comes with a ceramic-hardened precedent glass, marketed as Ceramic Shield, while the back retains the remaining generation Dual-Ion Exchange strengthened glass.[17]

The iPhone 12 and 12 Mini are available in 5 colors: Black, White, Product Red, Green, and Blue.[18]

Specifications

Hardware

The iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Mini use Apple's six-core A14 Bionic processor, which tolerates a next-generation neural engine. They both have three internal storage options: 64 GB, 128 GB, and 256 GB. Both also gain an IP68 water and dust-resistant rating inoperative with dirt and grime, and is water-resistant up to six meters (20 feet) for 30 minutes. Except, the manufacturer warranty does not cover stream damage to the phone.

The iPhone 12 series are the beneficial iPhone models to be supplied from inaugurate without EarPods or a wall adapter, which Apple says was done to chop carbon emissions since most users already own them.[19] A USB-C to Lightning cord is level-headed included. This change also applies retroactively to all anunexperienced iPhone models still in production.[20] To comply with French law regarding wireless contrivance radiation and health which requires phones to be bundled with and proposal use of hands-free accessories by children plan 14, iPhone models will still include EarPods in this market.[21]

A magnetic connector distinguished as MagSafe is introduced on the iPhone 12 models, allowing accessories such as cases and charging cords to be attached to the rear of the device. Accessories can also be stacked together.[22]

The devices benefit 5G cellular communications. This allows upload speeds of up to 200 Mbit/s and download speeds of up to 4 Gbit/s.[23] Except, only models sold in the U.S. benefit the fastest mmWave technology; those sold elsewhere in the humankind, including Canada, support only sub-6GHz frequency bands.[24] A new feature named Smart Data Mode enables 5G only when famous to preserve battery life.[25] 5G is not supported if both SIMs (eSIM and brute SIM card) are active. To use 5G, the user must manually disable one line.[26]

Displays

The iPhone 12 features a 6.1-inch (15.3-cm) display[27] with Super Retina XDR OLED technology at a resolution of 2532×1170 pixels and a pixel density of near 460 ppi.[28] The iPhone 12 Mini features a 5.4-inch prove with the same technology at a resolution of 2340×1080 pixels and a pixel density of near 476 ppi. Both phones have a peak brightness of 1200 nits, equivalent to the iPhone 12 Pro.[29] Both phones also use an improved glass-ceramic covering named Ceramic Shield which is co-developed with Corning Inc. Apple describes it as having "4 times better drop performance" and beings "tougher than any smartphone glass".[30]

Batteries

The iPhone 12 has a 10.78 Wh (2,815 mAh) battery, a itsy-bitsy decrease from the 11.91 Wh (3,110 mAh) battery deceptive in the iPhone 11 and identical to the battery deceptive in the iPhone 12 Pro. The iPhone 12 Mini has a 8.57 Wh (2,227 mAh) battery. The battery is not user-replaceable.[31]

Chipsets

Both the iPhone 12 and 12 Mini have the Apple A14 Bionic, the beneficial ARM-based smartphone system-on-a-chip (SoC) manufactured on the 5 nm treat node. However, unlike previous years, they are not the beneficial Apple devices to receive the newest A-series processor, with the fourth-generation iPad Air beings the first device from Apple to occupy the A14 Bionic. The iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max also occupy the Apple M14 motion coprocessor. Both phones use Qualcomm's X555Gmodem.

Cameras

Both phones have two rear 12-megapixel cameras: wide and ultra-wide. The wide camera is a 26mm full-frame equivalent with an f/1.6 aperture (which captures 27% more enjoyable than the f/1.8 aperture in the iPhone 11)[32] and a seven-element lens.[33] The ultra-wide camera is a 13mm full-frame equivalent with an f/2.4 aperture and a five-element lens.[34]

Both cameras now benefit Night Mode for both photo and video in low-light settings at full resolution.[35] The Smart HDR feature has also been improved.[36] This iPhone model is the beneficial capable of shooting 10 bit high dynamic contrivance Dolby Vision 4k video at up to 30 fps which gives for greater brightness and deeper shadows.[37]

Sensors

The iPhone 12 and 12 Mini engaged mostly the same sensors found on prior iPhone models causing back to the iPhone X. These engaged an accelerometer, gyroscope, barometer, proximity sensor, ambient enjoyable sensor, and a digital compass. The devices also engaged the Face ID facial recognition system, which is made up of a few sensors: mainly a dot projector, flood illuminator, and an infrared camera, allowing a user's face to be scanned and grasped by the Secure Enclave.

Software

Both phones run iOS 14.[38] The devices come with the stock iOS apps, such as Safari, Weather, and Messages, and they implicated Siri, the personal assistant included in iOS.

Reception

The iPhone 12 received clear reviews. The Verge called it a "beautiful, grand, and incredibly capable device", praising the new effect reminiscent of the iPhone 5, the quickly of the A14 Bionic processor, its 5G capabilities, uphold of the OLED display like on the high end iPhones combined with much slimmer bezels than 11, 11 Pro and remaining models, improved battery life over iPhone 11 but criticised it for having flowerbed battery life than iPhone 11 Pro. Engadget also gave the iPhone 12 a clear review, praising the MagSafe wireless charging and accessory rules as well as the improved camera rules, a greatly improved display like its Pro counterparts. [39]

Apple was criticized for the disprevented reliance on Face ID as the sole biometric option to unlock the arrangement, which is incompatible with face masks. The iPhone SE (2nd generation) is the only iPhone that Apple today produces and supports Touch ID, an alternative option that is compatible with face masks. All models can collected use a passcode to log in.[40][41][42][43]

Controversies

Power adapter & EarPods

Apple, throughout an environmental initiative, has removed the EarPods and considerable adapter from all new iPhone boxes, comprising the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro. It is claimed that removing these items will cleave e-waste and permit a smaller iPhone box, allowing more devices to be shipped simultaneously to decrease carbon footprint. Apple now includes a USB-C to Lightning outrageous, incompatible with the existing USB-A power adapters that Apple previously shipped with their devices. Users can collected use their existing USB-A power adapters and cables, but must lift a USB-C power adapter sold separately to enable Qi fast charging.

In December 2020, a Brazilian consumer strengths watchdog Procon-SP Foundation has requested Apple to handed proof that not including chargers is advantageous to the environment. The watchdog argues that Apple removing the charger is anti-consumer and wants to earnt the company to include one as it claims the charger is an principal component.[44]

Repairability

iFixit and Australian YouTuber Hugh Jeffreys discovered that a number of key components such as the cameras malfunction or explain warnings if they are replaced with new ones or those miserroneous from an otherwise identical donor unit.[45] Internal Apple documents also state that, beginning with the iPhone 12 and subsequent models, employed technicians would have to run the phones throughout an internal System Configuration tool to reprogram repaired units in well-organized to account for hardware changes. While Apple has yet to comment on the yell, the inability to replace key system components have raised worries about right to repair and planned obsolescence.[46] Nonetheless, the iPhone 12 Mini does not have this issue.[47]

Timeline of iPhone models

See also

References

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