The most awaited including the iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max.
However, after the launch of the iPhone 14, and the iPhone 13 Pro Max. It means that Apple won't sell these iPhones anymore, online or in-store. However, these iPhones might be available through third-party retailers while the stock lasts.
Their design is the most apparent difference between the iPhone 14 and the iPhone 12. Not that these smartphones look generations apart, but the placement and size of specific design elements differentiate between them. For instance, both smartphones have a glass back, flat aluminum frame and ceramic shield front. However, the notch on the iPhone 14 is significantly smaller than on the iPhone 12. Further, the rear cameras on the iPhone 14 are placed diagonally against the linear placement on the iPhone 12. In addition, the iPhone 14 is thicker at 7.80mm than the iPhone 12 at 7.4mm, although that could be due to the presence of a larger battery. For the display, both iPhones flaunt a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display with a resolution of 460 ppi and a refresh rate of 60Hz. Although the peak brightness of both the models is the same, i.e., 1200 nits, the iPhone 14 has a higher typical maximum brightness of 800 nits against 625 nits on the iPhone 12.
Apple iPhone 14 Vs. iPhone 12: Processor And Cameras
This year, Apple has reserved the new, most powerful chipset for the iPhone 14 Pro models. Hence, the regular iPhone 14 and the iPhone 14 Plus A15 Bionic scores about 10 to 15 percent better scores on synthetic benchmark platforms such as Antutu and Geekbench. Another notable difference is that the iPhone 14 ships with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, whereas the iPhone 12 has 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. In addition, both smartphones can leverage high and speeds as they 5G connectivity.
When it comes to cameras, iPhone 14 takes the lead with its new 12MP (f/1.5) primary sensor, larger pixel size, and sensor-shift image stabilization. All these improvements, along with the new Photonic Engine, produce brighter images with high dynamic range even in low light. In comparison, the iPhone 14 features Cinematic Mode, a revolutionary feature that uses the A15 Bionic's power to apply a layer of background blur on videos. Second, the iPhone 14 comes with a new Action Mode (2.8K at 30 fps) for stabilizing videos with excessive motion. Last but not least, Apple has also equipped the iPhone 14 with a new 12MP (f/1.9) autofocus front camera.
The iPhone 14 Offers About 15 Percent Better Battery Life
Another aspect that should concern s is the battery life. While the MagSafe wireless charging up to 15W.
Additional features on the iPhone 14 include Emergency SOS via satellite connectivity and Crash Detection. If someone already has the iPhone 12, waiting for Apple to release the next iPhone would be a better idea. The iPhone 12 s the latest iOS 16 and should get software updates for another three to four years. Hence, it will be a couple of years before the model loses its game. While the differences in performance and cameras do not concern regular s, someone looking for a powerful smartphone that can take excellent images/videos should go with the iPhone 14.