You know I can’t afford to change iPhones every year. Most of the time, I’m perfectly content with the current iPhone that I have. The last time I changed my iPhone was from an XR to an 2020 SE. It was because the former was too heavy to hold all the time. My next iPhone was going to be radically different from my current one, in terms of design and specs, preferably with 5G. Then suddenly comes the iPhone 12 which fits all the bill. And when suddenly I got a windfall from my retirement scheme, I wasted no time getting one.
I was tempted to get the 12 mini but after reading how the battery life sucks and wireless charging is slow and that thing, I opted for the larger 12 instead. Yes I preferred smaller iPhones but the slightly larger iPhone 12 is also fine by me.
First impressions, the iPhone 12 looks similar to the iPhone 4 and 5 of yore with its rectangular design which is my favorite iPhone design. The glass sandwich cover looks and feels very fragile with touch and I would not dream of using it without a case. The only problem is, this Nomad leather case that I got adds a lot of weight to the phone that it’s almost like iPhone XR all over again. Solution? Get a super-thin plastic case with a lot less protection but more lightweight and aesthetically pleasing.
Performance-wise, I did not expect less from “the fastest iPhone yet”. Everything works great and fast. Apps, streams, the usual stuff. The screen is beautiful and the speakers are awesome. The 12 megapixel twin cameras take good pictures and videos including in low light. The 2815 mAh battery can last between 14 to 17 hours from heavy use. I don’t get to test 5G speed yet with this iPhone because this government sucks but the 4G and Wi-Fi speeds are top notch. MagSafe charging is great and all but I can't justify spending RM179 for it when my not-so-mag nor safe Qi wireless chargers works just fine.
In terms of specs, the iPhone 12 is an expected incremental improvement from its predecessor. Except for 5G of course which is a significant tech upgrade. In terms of design, it’s a good refresh. Apart from that, it’s a new iPhone. If you’re upgrading from an older one, it’s a fantastic choice.
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