In the fall of 2020, Apple showed perhaps the largest number of new smartphones at a time – different models for every taste. In this review, we will be looking at the iPhone smartphones that should be preferred in the new season. In the list you will find both new models and those that are more than one year old.
Apple iPhone 12 64GB
The iPhone 11 is one of the company’s most popular models in the world. This is probably why the Apple model has not been discontinued while it is being sold along with the iPhone 12, but it costs significantly less.
iPhone 12 is priced much more expensive, but this smartphone is much better. In addition to the fact that it received new side faces in the style of the iPhone 5, it also boasts a completely new display – now it is a 6.1-inch AMOLED matrix, and not IPS, as before. The weight of the smartphone is no less surprising – 32 g less than that of its predecessor.
The camera has not fundamentally changed, it is still a dual module (wide-angle and ultra-wide-angle). Thanks to small changes and a new algorithm for capturing photos, the iPhone 12 is able to get better quality photos. Since this is a flagship, it is supposed to be water resistant, stereo speakers and wireless charging.
- Screen diagonal / resolution: 6.1 inches / 2532 × 1170
- Device weight: 164g
- Processor: Apple A14 Bionic
- The amount of RAM / built-in memory: 4 GB / 64 GB
- Battery capacity: 2815mAh
- Camera resolution front / rear: 12 MP / 12/12 MP
- Memory card slot: no
Apple iPhone 12 Pro 256GB
When you look at the iPhone 12 Pro and its predecessor, the 11 Pro, you won’t notice much of a difference. However, the novelty is given out by the facets in the style of iPhone 5. What other differences are there?
The display has finally been enlarged, now its diagonal reaches 6.1 inches. I am glad that the dimensions have practically not changed, but the “bangs” on the screen have remained, although most manufacturers have abandoned it, using other technologies.
The processor, of course, has become even more powerful. Equally important is the fact that the amount of RAM has grown and now reaches 6 GB. The triple camera (wide-angle module, ultra-wide-angle and telephoto) shoots even better than before. For example, there is a night mode for all three modules.
- Screen diagonal / resolution: 6.1 inches / 2532 × 1170
- Device weight: 187g
- Processor: Apple A14 Bionic
- The amount of RAM / built-in memory: 6 GB / 256 GB
- Battery capacity: 2815mAh
- Camera resolution front / rear: 12 MP / 12/12/12 MP
- Memory card slot: no
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max 256GB
As we know, the Pro Max version in Apple’s hierarchy means that such a model has a larger screen, dimensions and battery capacity. Actually, this is so – the iPhone 12 Pro Max is suitable for those who prefer a larger display (here its diagonal reaches 6.5 inches). Of course, the device has become heavier and more expensive.
But not everyone knows that now the main camera is different from that in the iPhone 12 Pro: the telephoto lens has been changed, the sensor of the wide-angle module has been enlarged, and the mechanism for stabilizing the “width” Sensor Shift is used. Thus, the buyer pays extra for the improved quality of shooting.
Like other models in the flagship series, the 12 Pro Max has fast and wireless charging, water resistance and cool stereo sound.
- Screen diagonal / resolution: 6.7 inches / 2778 × 1284
- Device weight: 226g
- Processor: Apple A14 Bionic
- The amount of RAM / built-in memory: 6 GB / 256 GB
- Battery capacity: 3687mAh
- Camera resolution front / rear: 12 MP / 12/12/12 MP
- Memory card slot: no
Apple iPhone 12 mini 128GB
It is believed that the iPhone 12 mini will become one of the most popular Apple smartphones on the market. It is quite possible that it will be so, because this is one of the most compact flagships on the market today: the screen is only 5.4 inches, the weight is only 135 g, and the body width is 131.5 cm! There are more than enough fans of such smartphones.
Technically, the iPhone 12 mini repeats the iPhone 12: Apple’s A14 Bionic chipset, 4GB of RAM, the same dual camera, an OLED screen, albeit a smaller diagonal, flagship features like moisture protection or wireless charging.
Note that the iPhone 12 mini is decently cheaper than the iPhone 12, but it cannot be called cheap.
- Screen diagonal / resolution: 5.4 inches / 2340 × 1080
- Device weight: 135g
- Processor: Apple A14 Bionic
- The amount of RAM / internal memory: 4 GB / 128 GB
- Battery capacity: 2227mAh
- Camera resolution front / rear: 12 MP / 12/12 MP
- Memory card slot: no
Apple iPhone SE (2020) 64GB
The heir to the same iPhone SE was waiting for several years and, as in the case of the first SE, it was created from an existing model. Yes, the iPhone SE (2020) is based on the well-known iPhone 8, which was immediately retired – along with the 8 Plus model.
How is the iPhone SE (2020) different from the iPhone 8? Maybe design? No, the appearance has not changed, even the screen diagonal is the same 4.7 inches. Changes – inside: new Apple A13 Bionic chip, 3 GB of RAM, support for Wi-Fi 6 and eSIM. The screen has lost 3D Touch. Cameras, by the way, have not changed either, but they began to shoot better – thanks to new advanced shooting algorithms.
Who is the iPhone SE (2020) for? Anyone who needs a very compact flagship (the iPhone 12 mini is slightly larger) and for relatively little money.
- Screen diagonal / resolution: 4.7 inches / 1334 × 750
- Device weight: 148g
- Processor: Apple A13 Bionic
- The amount of RAM / built-in memory: 3 GB / 64 GB
- Battery capacity: 1812mAh
- Camera resolution front / rear: 7 MP / 12 MP
- Memory card slot: no
Apple iPhone 11 64GB
The iPhone 11 has not been discontinued, so for a while it can be purchased without any problems. In addition, discounts are periodically available for it.
This is still a very decent flagship, and with a 6.1-inch IPS-matrix. The main camera with two modules shoots perfectly, and even in automatic mode, and the Apple A13 Bionic processor, together with proprietary optimization, provides a very high speed of work.
There are flagship options here: fast and wireless charging, NFC, water protection, great stereo sound.
- Screen diagonal / resolution: 6.1 inches / 1792 × 828
- Device weight: 194g
- Processor: Apple A13 Bionic
- The amount of RAM / built-in memory: 4 GB / 64 GB
- Battery capacity: 3110mAh
- Camera resolution front / rear: 12 MP / 12/12 MP
- Memory card slot: no
Apple iPhone Xr 64GB
The iPhone Xr can be bought too, even though it was announced back in 2018. At the same time, the price tag for it has dropped significantly since the premiere.
What does the buyer get? A decent 6.1-inch matrix, a proprietary Face ID unlock function, a fairly powerful platform based on the Apple A12 Bionic chipset and 3 GB of RAM, fast and wireless charging, IP67 moisture protection.
Don’t be confused by the single rear camera, it’s still good. Pay attention to the huge number of body colors.
- Screen diagonal / resolution: 6.1 inches / 1792 × 828
- Device weight: 194g
- Processor: Apple A12 Bionic
- The amount of RAM / built-in memory: 3 GB / 64 GB
- Battery capacity: 2716mAh
- Camera resolution front / rear: 7 MP / 12 MP
- Memory card slot: no
Apple iPhone 7 32GB
Do you know what year the iPhone 7 debuted? In 2016! It is all the more surprising to see him on store shelves.
However, this is easily explained: the iPhone 7 is one of the cheapest models of the company, which is still in steady demand. Not least thanks to the metal body, which many manufacturers have simply abandoned in recent years.
You shouldn’t expect miracles, but overall the smartphone is good: good system performance, excellent 4.7-inch display, very decent cameras, water protection and stereo speakers.
- Screen diagonal / resolution: 4.7 inches / 1334 × 750
- Device weight: 138g
- Processor: Apple A10 Fusion
- The amount of RAM / built-in memory: 2 GB / 32 GB
- Battery capacity: 1960mAh
- Camera resolution front / rear: 7 MP / 12 MP
- Memory card slot: no
Apple iPhone 11 Pro 64GB
iPhone 11 Pro, along with the release of the new generation model, has seriously fallen in price. What is not a reason to give preference to him?
Sure, the 12 Pro is better, but is it worth the overpayment? The iPhone 11 Pro still has a huge headroom thanks to the Apple A13 Bionic chip, it has a superb OLED screen, and the triple rear camera can outperform much more recent devices. In addition, the charger is included – the iPhone 12 Pro does not have it corny (purchased separately).
However, you should know that the display is smaller here – its diagonal is 5.8 inches.
- Screen diagonal / resolution: 5.8 inches / 2436 × 1125
- Device weight: 188g
- Processor: Apple A13 Bionic
- The amount of RAM / built-in memory: 4 GB / 64 GB
- Battery capacity: 3110mAh
- Camera resolution front / rear: 12 MP / 12/12/12 MP
- Memory card slot: no
Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max 64GB
Yes, yes, the iPhone 11 Pro Max also fell in price with the release of the new generation model.
Unlike the 11 Pro, here you will find a much larger screen (6.5 inches), increased battery capacity, and redesigned body dimensions – the iPhone 11 Pro Max is simply larger. As for the difference in cost, it is not as significant compared to the iPhone 11 Pro, as it was at the start of the sale.
In technical terms, these devices are identical, of course, if you do not take into account the enlarged screen and a larger battery.
- Screen diagonal / resolution: 6.5 inches / 2688 × 1242
- Device weight: 226g
- Processor: Apple A13 Bionic
- The amount of RAM / built-in memory: 4 GB / 64 GB
- Battery capacity: 3500mAh
- Camera resolution front / rear: 12 MP / 12/12/12 MP
- Memory card slot: no
Apple iPhone 7 128GB
In fact – the same iPhone 7, which has an internal memory of 128 GB. And this is very important in our digital age, when photos taken with a device can easily take up all the free space. And do not forget that the operating system also takes up space, eating away a considerable amount of memory from 32 GB of ROM. So it’s better to give preference to the 128 GB version, even if it costs a little more.
- Screen diagonal / resolution: 4.7 inches / 1334 × 750
- Device weight: 138g
- Processor: Apple A10 Fusion
- The amount of RAM / built-in memory: 2 GB / 128 GB
- Battery capacity: 1960mAh
- Camera resolution front / rear: 7 MP / 12 MP
- Memory card slot: no
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max 512GB
This is the same iPhone 12 Pro Max discussed above. The difference is in the amount of built-in memory: here it is as much as 512 GB.
But in this case, another fact is noteworthy: iPhone 12 Pro Max 512GB is one of the most expensive smartphones in Russian retail.
- Screen diagonal / resolution: 6.7 inches / 2778 × 1284
- Device weight: 226g
- Processor: Apple A14 Bionic
- The amount of RAM / built-in memory: 6 GB / 512 GB
- Battery capacity: 3687mAh
- Camera resolution front / rear: 12 MP / 12/12/12 MP
- Memory card slot: no
