In the fall of 2022, Apple presented the iPhone 13 series. However, what happens to Apple smartphones that were released much earlier? Do models from previous years lose their relevance over the years? Let's talk about the relevance iPhone 8 used and 8 Plus in 2022!
As you know, smartphones and other gadgets from the Apple company are in great demand on the secondary market, and there you can buy phones that were introduced 5 years ago.
Among the models that are popular is the iPhone 8. It was presented back in the fall of 2022 as an improved version of the iPhone 7. The similarities can be seen in almost everything, the only difference is the back glass cover and wireless charging. It is worth recalling that the seventh generation of smartphones was made entirely of aluminum. Considering this, the question arises: is it worth buying an iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus in 2022? Is it perhaps better to choose the previous generation, which will be much cheaper in price, or generally pay extra and take something more innovative?
iPhone SE 2
iPhone se 2 - it’s not worth that kind of money - the case is from an iPhone 8 into which the giblets from the iPhone 11 were stuffed.
- a13 bionic processor
— camera from Xr plus minus
BUT. Incredibly high price , for the 64 GB version you have to pay 30,000 - 40,000 rubles, depending on whether you buy from an official seller or not. It’s not worth that kind of money because “the battery is quite dead, the old design: a phone with a button, with a 4.7-inch screen”
By the way, this is also a slim box - that is, there is no charger or headphones included!
The red price for such a device is 25 thousand rubles.
Is it worth buying an iPhone 8 or 8 Plus in 2022?
In terms of use, the eight is an excellent option. Thanks to the presence of the Home key, it is convenient to use the smartphone with one hand. Don't forget about the presence of such technology as Touch ID. And especially considering that most users are sure that this unlocking method is much more convenient than using the face.
By choosing iPhone 8 Plus in 2022, the user gets more options. However, when choosing between these two gadgets, price almost always plays a role.
Even the basic Plus version will cost significantly more. The improved version with a diagonal of 5.5 inches is not suitable for all users, because when performing some manipulations the smartphone simply falls out of their hands. Therefore, in some cases it will be advisable to purchase a 4.7-inch iPhone 8.
iPhone X
iPhone X - the phone quickly became outdated.
At the time of release it was a cannon... but not now - oled - screen, “fringe”, new design, white or black version;
- 5.8 inch screen
- full set
Minus:
- weak battery (although the battery itself may be fine - but the processor is too power-hungry and it runs out quickly)
The price is the same as with the previous one - 40,000, but now this is simply not relevant.
“The phone quickly became outdated. At the time of release it was a cannon... but not now. I don’t recommend it,” said the blogger.
Autonomy
We've come to the main advantage of XR. From personal experience (I switched to a smartphone from an old iPhone 7), the phone easily lasted a whole day - without a sharp drop in battery percentage and brakes when the battery level was low. The device has a 2942 mAh battery - one of the most capacious in its generation. Thanks to iOS optimization, the device can last a whole day or more. Let's just say that with active work (surfing the Internet, instant messengers, calls, filming, watching videos), it will probably last until the end of the day.
It is noteworthy that iOS 15, released in the fall, did not spoil the autonomy of the device. A recent test by one of the bloggers showed that with very active use and the screen always on, the phone lived on iOS 15 for just over six hours (on iOS 14.8 it lasted exactly six hours).
iPhone 10s and 10max (Xs and Xs max)
iPhone 10s are one of the worst.
At the time of release they seemed very good (2018). They seem nice, thin, with a steel frame. And the Xs max had a revolutionary large screen, 6.5 inches,
But in reality - one of the most unsuccessful.
Efficiency is extremely low. The battery is the weakest of all those reviewed here.
And plus to everything, this couple is prohibitively expensive, more than 40,000 rubles. Even now.
iPhone 11
iPhone 11 is all good... except that there is an iPhone 12, which is better!
The best of those that can be bought now in terms of price and quality.
Version 64 GB – 45,000 rubles – 50,000 rubles.
— screen 6.1 inches
— 2 cameras
- large, luxurious battery
- the design is made in different pleasant colors
It has a lot of things that even Android flagships don’t have (stereo speakers, dust and moisture protection)
It's already in its third year - and it's still relevant, very much so.
Although, again, it’s a slim box, which does not have a charger and no headphones, but this is not critical.
What about the appearance of the iPhone 8 in 2022?
Today, frameless design remains relevant. However, Apple has not yet fully implemented it.
Starting from the tenth generation, the so-called “bangs” became a characteristic feature of Apple smartphones. Not every user likes this design. Moreover, there is a lot of evidence on the Internet that users liked the previous design much more, so they would like to return it.
The last smartphones that still didn't get the notch were the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus.
The design is quite modern, and many still consider it the best of all time for Apple smartphones. In addition, there is a fingerprint scanner on the front of the screen; the frames are quite large, but this does not interfere.
The phone body has rounded edges, made of glass and aluminum.
iPhone 11 pro
iPhone 11 pro is a bit expensive.
It is smaller than the iPhone 11.
— 5.8 inches
- OLED screen
— 3 cameras
— steel frame, fashionable green color, matte lid.
But. A bit expensive . And in fact, the main reason why you shouldn’t take it is... the presence of the next production model, iPhone 11 pro max.
iPhone 11 pro max
— 6.5 inches
— 3 cameras
- Big. Beautiful. Smart. Voiced.
There are not many changes compared to the simple max model (above point), but everything is for the better and as it should be.
“These days,” says the blogger, “it’s still expensive. No longer new. Apparently, he’s not so pompous anymore. Whatever one may say... there is no point in buying it at 21. Although, it remains strong and relevant, and will remain so for several more years.
Fresh
Next, the expert draws the line. “All that was above were iPhones from previous years. Let’s move on to the very fresh iPhones of today.
Rating of the best iPhone models 2021-2022. Top 15 (price-quality)
14th place.
Apple iPhone Xr 64GB
The average price in Russia is 55,500 rubles.
Sales start date is October 26, 2022. The “budget” iPhone received 77% of “A” reviews in Yandex Market and 84% of recommendations for purchase. This is the world's most popular iPhone in 2022.
There is only one main camera. It is the same as the main one in the iPhone XS: a 12 megapixel sensor with a wide viewing angle, ƒ/1.8 aperture, optical stabilization and a matrix with enlarged pixels. Front camera 7 MP.
Dxomark gave the iPhone Xr camera a score of 104 for photography and 96 for video according to the 3rd testing protocol.
Other technical characteristics: 6.1-inch screen with unibrow. Screen type - IPS. Resolution 1792x828. iOS 12 OS. 64 GB of storage and 3 GB of RAM, without memory card slot. Apple A12 Bionic processor. The result of the AnTuTu performance test is 467.5 thousand points.
Battery capacity 2942 mAh. The manufacturer indicated the following battery life: talk time 25 hours, music listening mode 65 hours.
see The best smartphones under 40,000 rubles
13th place.
Apple iPhone Xs 64GB
The average price in Russia is 63,000 rubles.
The sales start date is September 28, 2022. Apple's flagship received 57% of five reviews in Yandex Market and 75% of recommendations for purchase.
Technical characteristics: OLED screen with a unibrow with a diagonal of 5.8 inches with a resolution of 2688 × 1242. iOS 12 OS. 64 GB of storage and 4 GB of RAM, without memory card slot. Apple A12 Bionic processor. The result of the AnTuTu Benchmark performance test is 467.4 thousand points.
Battery capacity 2568 mAh. The manufacturer indicated the following battery life: talk time 20 hours, music listening mode 60 hours.
The main camera is dual 12+12 megapixels. Despite Apple’s statement that “the iPhone Xs camera opens a new era in the history of photography,” specialists from the photo resource DxOMark, immediately after testing the iPhone Xs Max, ranked it after the Huawei P20 Pro, released in the spring of 2022, in terms of total points (105 versus 109), according to quality of photos (110) and video (96 points). Front camera 7 MP.
12th place.
Apple iPhone Xs Max 64GB
The average price in Russia is 52,200 rubles.
The sales start date is September 28, 2022. Apple's flagship received 66% of five reviews in Yandex Market and 83% of recommendations for purchase. The Xs Max lineup also has varieties with 256 and 512 GB of memory, however, the version with 64 GB was chosen for the rating, because... it has the best reviews and is also the most affordable.
Screen - 6.5 inches. Screen type - OLED. Resolution 2688x1242. iOS 12 OS. 64 GB of storage and 4 GB of RAM, without memory card slot. Apple A12 Bionic processor.
Battery capacity 3,174 mAh. The manufacturer indicated the following battery life: talk time 25 hours, music listening mode 65 hours.
The main camera is dual 12+12 megapixels, the same as the iPhone Xs. Front camera 7 MP. Dxomark gave the iPhone Xs Max camera, according to the 3rd testing protocol, 110 points for photography (7th place in the ranking of the best camera phones for 2022) and 96 points for video.
11th place.
Apple iPhone 11 128GB is the best-selling iPhone in the Russian Federation in 2021
The average price in Russia is 75,000 rubles. The sales start date is September 20, 2022. This model received 80% of five reviews in Yandex Market and 91% of recommendations for purchase.
iPhone 11 128Gb is the most popular iPhone in Russia in 2021 (see Best-selling smartphones in Russia).
The first thing you should pay attention to in this successor to the iPhone Xr is the appearance of a dual camera. Despite the fact that the camera module turned out to be quite awkward in appearance (on the Internet it has already been compared to the surprised Pokemon Pikachu or to the hero of Edvard Munch’s “The Scream”), it really improved the shooting capabilities. The first camera with f/1.8 aperture is 12 megapixel wide-angle, and the second with f/2.4 aperture and also 12 megapixel is ultra-wide-angle, about which the manufacturer states the following: “With it, the image area is four times larger. Therefore, landscapes, interesting buildings, groups of people, spacious interiors and moving objects can now be captured even better.” The second camera is also used when creating portrait mode. Another innovation in terms of photography is night mode. This function already exists in camera phones on Android, but for iPhones this is an innovation that has noticeably improved the quality of shooting with a minimum of lighting, as indicated by users of the 11th iPhone.
Dxomark gave the iPhone 11 camera a score of 112 points for photography and 101 points for video according to the 3rd testing protocol. According to the 4th protocol, 129 points for photos, 36 points for zoom and 109 for video. Overall score: 119 (18th place in the ranking of the best camera phones of 2022).
Front camera 12 MP. In terms of video, we can note the emergence of the so-called slowfie, that is, a selfie shot in the slow-mo format (slow motion 120 frames per second). The selfie camera received a DxOMark score of 92 for photos and 90 for video.
In fact, the camera ends with useful innovations compared to the iPhone Xr. The protection against water has improved, but it is unlikely that anyone would think to check this, because... The manufacturer warns on its website: “Damage resulting from contact with liquid is not covered by the warranty.” There is support for a second SIM card, but the second SIM is not a full-fledged one, but just an eSIM. Otherwise, everything is the same as a year ago - the same unibrow, the same IPS screen, even the diagonal of the display is absolutely the same.
iPhone 11 specifications: 6.1-inch screen with unibrow. Screen type - IPS. Resolution 1792x828. iOS 13 OS. 128 GB of storage and 4 GB of RAM, without memory card slot. Apple A13 Bionic processor. The result of the AnTuTu Benchmark performance test is 521.2 thousand points.
Battery capacity 3110 mAh. The manufacturer indicated the following battery life: 65 hours in music listening mode, 17 hours in video mode.
10th place.
Apple iPhone 12 mini 64GB
The average price in Russia is 74,000 rubles.
The start date of sales in Russia is November 13, 2022.
Specifications: 5.4-inch OLED screen with unibrow. Resolution - 2340x1080. OS - iOS 14. 64 permanent memory (the amount of RAM is not specified by the manufacturer), without a slot for a memory card. 6-core Apple A14 Bionic processor with 5G support. The manufacturer did not indicate the battery capacity, but indicated the battery life in different modes: listening to music up to 50 hours, playing videos up to 15 hours, watching videos in streaming mode up to 10 hours.
Waterproof rating IP68 according to IEC 60529 (allows immersion in water up to 6 meters for up to 30 minutes).
There is no fingerprint scanner, instead there is facial recognition using the TrueDepth camera.
Support for two SIM cards, one of which is standard, and the other is eSIM, which in Russia is not yet supported by all operators.
The cameras are the same as in the standard iPhone 12: 2 main cameras of 12 megapixels, one of which is ultra-wide-angle with an aperture of ƒ/2.4 and a viewing angle of 120°, and the other is wide-angle with an aperture of f/1.6, the front camera is also 12 megapixels ( ƒ/2.2).
What are the differences between the mini version and the 12th iPhone? There are three of them: smaller screen size (5.4 inches versus 6.1); slightly lower resolution (2340×1080 versus 2532×1170), as well as slightly worse battery life. Otherwise (processor, cameras, 5G support) the characteristics are identical.
see The best smartphones under 50,000 rubles
9th place.
Apple iPhone 12 128GB
The average price in Russia is 89,000 rubles.
The start date of sales in Russia is October 23, 2022. The new product received 78% of fives from reviews in Yandex Market and 92% of recommendations for purchase.
Technical characteristics: 6.1-inch OLED screen with the unibrow familiar from previous models. Resolution - 2532x1170. OS - iOS 14. 128 permanent memory (the amount of RAM is not specified by the manufacturer), without a slot for a memory card. 6-core Apple A14 Bionic processor with 5G support. The result of the AnTuTu performance test is 573.7 thousand points. The manufacturer did not indicate the battery capacity, but indicated the battery life in different modes: listening to music up to 65 hours, playing videos up to 17 hours, watching videos in streaming mode up to 11 hours. The result of the GSMArena autonomy test is 84 hours.
Waterproof rating IP68 according to IEC 60529 (allows immersion in water up to 6 meters for up to 30 minutes).
There is no fingerprint scanner, instead there is facial recognition using the TrueDepth camera.
Support for two SIM cards, one of which is standard, and the other is eSIM, which in Russia is not yet supported by all operators.
As in the 11th iPhone, there are 2 main cameras of 12 megapixels, one of which is ultra-wide-angle with an aperture of ƒ/2.4 and a viewing angle of 120°, and the other is wide-angle with an aperture of ƒ/1.6.
The front camera is also 12 megapixels (ƒ/2.2).
The first thing you should pay attention to in the camera system is the excellent aperture ratio of the wide-angle camera - ƒ/1.6 (for the 11th iPhone this figure was ƒ/1.8, and, as you know, the lower this figure, the better the camera shoots in low light conditions). lighting). The manufacturer's website says that the new wide-angle camera is capable of capturing 27% more light. Night mode analyzes the surrounding environment and automatically turns on when there is insufficient light. You can now shoot in night mode with both the wide-angle and ultra-wide-angle cameras. The selfie camera also has a night mode. The iPhone 12 camera received a Dxomark score of 132 for photography, 41 for zoom, and 112 for video using the 4th testing protocol. Overall score - 122 (13th place as of March 2022).
Let's look at the differences between the iPhone 12 and the iPhone 11. Improved display (OLED instead of IPS, resolution 2532×1170 instead of 1792×828), new processor, 5G support (however, 5G in Russia is not yet relevant, since its deployment in cities with a population of over a million is still is just beginning and will only be completed by 2022-2024). Shooting in the dark has been improved. Autonomy remained at the same level, the unibrow has not gone away. In addition, headphones and a power adapter will now disappear from the package; you will have to buy them separately or use the headphones and adapter from your previous smartphone. The kit will only include a USB-C/Lightning cable. The manufacturer explains this with concern for the environment: “Due to this, we have reduced the size of the packaging, and more goods are placed in containers, which in turn reduces the overall volume of cargo transportation.”
8th place.
Apple iPhone 11 Pro 64GB
The average price in Russia is 70,000 rubles.
The sales start date is September 20, 2022. This model received 93% of five reviews in Yandex Market and 61% of recommendations for purchase.
What are the advantages of the Pro version compared to the regular iPhone 11 and are they worth paying extra for them? The first difference is in the cameras. The first and second cameras are the same as in the iPhone 11, but a third has been added - a telephoto camera with f/2.0 aperture. It allows you to zoom in when you can't get closer, such as when you're photographing wild animals or sports. And also take professional-quality portraits. The front camera is the same as in the iPhone 11: 12 megapixels and f/2.2 aperture. The second, much more important difference is the OLED screen, as opposed to the IPS of the standard version. The manufacturer writes the following about the iPhone 11 Pro screen: “This is the best and clearest display Apple has created for the iPhone. The image on it looks brighter in sunlight. The detail in the highlights is even richer, and the blacks are even richer. Watching HDR video on this display is a pleasure.” Other advantages no longer look so obvious. For example, the iPhone 11 Pro version has better water protection, namely it can be immersed in water to a depth of 4 meters instead of two for the iPhone 11. The manufacturer also indicated another difference: a slightly more capacious battery - 18 hours in video playback mode instead of 17 for the iPhone eleven.
Technical characteristics of the iPhone 11 Pro: 5.8-inch screen with a unibrow (in all promotional photos the screen and the unibrow merge, so it’s impossible to understand whether it’s there or not, but it’s still the same as the iPhone Xs a year ago). Screen type - OLED. Resolution 2436x1125. OS iOS 13. 64 GB of storage and 6 GB of RAM, without memory card slot. Apple A13 Bionic processor. SIM + eSIM support.
Battery capacity 3046 mAh.
We have dealt with the differences from the iPhone 11, but it is more appropriate to compare the iPhone 11 Pro with the iPhone Xs, the successor of which the iPhone 11 Pro is. The differences here are as follows: again, a third main camera, a second front camera, improved performance, increased battery life, and a better screen.
see The best smartphones under 60 thousand rubles
7th place.
Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max 64GB
The average price in Russia is 115,700 rubles.
The sales start date is September 20, 2022. This model received 64% of five reviews in Yandex Market and 84% of recommendations for purchase.
Specifications: 6.5-inch OLED screen with unibrow. Resolution 2688x1242. OS iOS 13. 64 GB of storage and 6 GB of RAM, without memory card slot. Apple A13 Bionic processor. The result of the Antutu performance test is 515.3 thousand points. SIM + eSIM support.
The cameras are the same as the iPhone 11 Pro: 3 main + front 12 MP. Dxomark gave the iPhone 11 Pro Max camera a score of 124 for photography and 102 for video according to the 3rd testing protocol. According to the 4th protocol, 132 points for photos, 59 for zoom and 109 for video. Overall score - 124 (11th place as of March 2022).
Battery capacity 3969 mAh. Battery life in video viewing mode is up to 20 hours. The manufacturer’s website says the following: “The iPhone 11 Pro Max battery breaks all records - it lasts up to 5 hours longer than the iPhone Xs Max battery. A fast charging adapter is included in the package.” The result of the GSMArena autonomy test is 102 hours.
The iPhone 11 Pro Max differs from the iPhone 11 Pro with a larger screen (6.5 inches versus 5.8) and a more powerful battery. When compared with the iPhone Xs Max, there are differences in the quality of photography (3 cameras versus two) and again in the battery, as mentioned above, the iPhone 11 Pro Max lasts up to 5 hours longer.
6th place.
Apple iPhone 12 Pro 128GB
The average price in Russia is 130,000 rubles.
The start date of sales in Russia is October 23, 2022. Apple's new flagship received 100% "A" reviews in Yandex Market and 92% of recommendations for purchase.
Specifications: 6.1-inch OLED screen with unibrow. Resolution - 2532x1170. OS - iOS 14. 128 permanent memory (the amount of RAM is not specified by the manufacturer), without a slot for a memory card. 6-core Apple A14 Bionic processor with 5G support. The manufacturer did not indicate the battery capacity, but indicated the battery life in different modes: listening to music up to 65 hours, playing videos up to 17 hours, watching videos in streaming mode up to 11 hours.
Waterproof rating IP68 according to IEC 60529 (allows immersion in water up to 6 meters for up to 30 minutes).
There is no fingerprint scanner, instead there is facial recognition using the TrueDepth camera.
Support for two SIM cards, one of which is standard, and the other is eSIM, which in Russia is not yet supported by all operators.
3 main cameras of 12 megapixels: ultra-wide-angle with aperture ƒ/2.4 and a viewing angle of 120°, wide-angle with aperture ƒ/1.6, telephoto (ƒ/2.0). The iPhone 12 Pro camera received a Dxomark score of 135 for photography, 66 for zoom, and 112 for video. Overall score - 128 (9th place today).
The front camera is also 12 megapixels (ƒ/2.2). The selfie camera received a score of 101 for photos and 93 for videos.
As for the wide-angle camera, we can repeat what has already been said about the standard iPhone 12: the aperture has improved to ƒ/1.6, thanks to which the camera is able to capture 27% more light. Night mode analyzes the surrounding environment and automatically turns on when there is insufficient light. You can now shoot in night mode with both the wide-angle and ultra-wide-angle cameras. The selfie camera also has a night mode.
Video recording capabilities have also improved. On the site .
Like the standard version of the iPhone 12, the Pro version comes without headphones or a charging adapter. They will have to be purchased separately.
What are the differences between the Pro version and the standard iPhone 12? The minimum amount of memory for the iPhone 12 is 64 GB (there is a 128GB version of the iPhone 12), and for the Pro version it is 128. The Pro version has three cameras instead of two in the standard version. All other characteristics (processor, screen, battery) are identical. Therefore, if you compare the iPhone 12 128GB and the iPhone 12 Pro 128GB, then in fact the difference is only in the quality of photo and video shooting.
If we compare the iPhone 12 Pro with the iPhone 11 Pro, the new version has a better processor, cameras, water resistance, a larger screen, more memory in a minimal configuration.
5th place.
Apple iPhone 13 mini 128Gb - the best compact iPhone
The average price in Russia is 94,400 rubles.
The start date of sales in Russia is September 24, 2022.
Specifications: 5.4-inch OLED screen with unibrow. Resolution - 2340x1080. OS - iOS 15. 128 permanent memory (the amount of RAM is not specified by the manufacturer), without a slot for a memory card. 6-core Apple A15 Bionic processor with 5G support. The manufacturer did not indicate the battery capacity, but indicated the battery life in different modes: listening to music up to 55 hours, playing videos up to 17 hours, watching videos in streaming mode up to 13 hours.
Rated IP68 according to IEC 60529 (submersible in water up to 6 meters for up to 30 minutes).
There is no fingerprint scanner, instead there is facial recognition using the TrueDepth camera.
Supports two SIM cards, one of which is standard and the other is eSIM.
The cameras are the same as in the standard iPhone 13: two 12-megapixel main cameras, one of which is ultra-wide-angle with an aperture of ƒ/2.4 and a viewing angle of 120°, and the other is wide-angle with an aperture of ƒ/1.6. Optical stabilization system. The iPhone 13 mini camera received a Dxomark score of 138 for photography, 55 for zoom, and 117 for video. Overall score - 130 (8th place as of March 2022).
The front camera is also 12 megapixels (ƒ/2.2).
What are the differences between the mini version and the 13th iPhone? There are three of them: smaller screen size (5.4 inches versus 6.1); slightly lower resolution (2340×1080 versus 2532×1170), as well as slightly worse battery life. Otherwise (processor, cameras, 5G support) the characteristics are identical.
The differences between the iPhone 13 mini and the iPhone 12 mini are a better processor, a better camera, a new OS and improved battery life.
iPhone 13 mini takes first place in the ranking of the best smartphones with a screen diagonal of up to 6 inches.
4th place.
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max 128GB
The average price in Russia is 136,000 rubles.
The start date of sales in Russia is November 13, 2022.
Technical characteristics: 6.7-inch OLED screen (the largest screen among iPhones) with a unibrow. Resolution - 2778x1284. OS - iOS 14. 128 permanent memory (the amount of RAM is not specified by the manufacturer), without a slot for a memory card. 6-core Apple A14 Bionic processor with 5G support. The manufacturer did not indicate the battery capacity, but indicated the battery life in different modes: listening to music up to 80 hours, playing videos up to 20 hours, watching videos in streaming mode up to 12 hours.
Waterproof rating IP68 according to IEC 60529 (allows immersion in water up to 6 meters for up to 30 minutes).
There is no fingerprint scanner, instead there is facial recognition using the TrueDepth camera.
Support for two SIM cards, one of which is standard, and the other is eSIM, which in Russia is not yet supported by all operators.
Three main cameras of 12 megapixels: ultra-wide-angle with aperture ƒ/2.4 and a viewing angle of 120°, wide-angle with aperture ƒ/1.6, telephoto (ƒ/2.2). Front camera 12 MP (ƒ/2.2).
The iPhone 12 Pro Max camera received a Dxomark score of 138 for photography, 88 for zoom, and 106 for video according to the 4th testing protocol. Overall score: 130 (7th place in the ranking of the best camera phones for 2022). The selfie camera received a score of 101 for photos and 93 for videos. Overall score: 98 (10th place in the ranking of the best front cameras).
The cameras are almost the same as in the iPhone 12 Pro, only the Max version for some reason has worse aperture (ƒ/2.2 versus ƒ/2.0 for the iPhone 12 Pro), while the zoom characteristics have been improved: if the model had a 2x optical zoom and a 10x digital, then the iPhone 12 Pro Max has an optical zoom of x2.5, and a digital zoom of x12.
Other differences between the iPhone 12 Pro Max and the iPhone 12 Pro: a much larger screen (6.7 inches versus 6.1), a more powerful battery, a slightly larger screen resolution (2778x1284 versus 2532x1170).
3rd place.
Apple iPhone 13 128GB
The average price in Russia is 120,000 rubles.
The start date of sales in Russia is September 24, 2022.
Specifications: 6.1-inch OLED screen with unibrow. Resolution - 2532x1170. OS - iOS 15. 128 permanent memory (the amount of RAM is not specified by the manufacturer), without a slot for a memory card. 6-core Apple A15 Bionic processor with 5G support. The result of the AnTuTu Benchmark performance test is 839.7 thousand points. The manufacturer did not indicate the battery capacity, but indicated the battery life in different modes: listening to music up to 75 hours, playing videos up to 19 hours, watching videos in streaming mode up to 15 hours.
Rated IP68 according to IEC 60529 (submersible in water up to 6 meters for up to 30 minutes). However, damage resulting from contact with liquid is not covered by the warranty, so it is unlikely that anyone would think of testing an iPhone at a depth of 6 meters.
There is no fingerprint scanner, instead there is facial recognition using the TrueDepth camera.
Supports two SIM cards, one of which is standard and the other is eSIM.
As in the 12th and 11th iPhones, there are two 12-megapixel main cameras, one of which is ultra-wide-angle with an aperture of ƒ/2.4 and a viewing angle of 120°, and the other is wide-angle with an aperture of ƒ/1.6. Optical stabilization system. The iPhone 13 camera scores 138 for photography, 55 for zoom, and 117 for video on Dxomark. Overall score - 130 (8th place as of March 2022).
The front camera is also 12 megapixels (ƒ/2.2).
Let's look at the differences between the iPhone 13 and the iPhone 12. New processor and new OS, improved cameras and battery life (for example, the iPhone 12 had 17 hours of battery life while watching videos, and the iPhone 13 had 19 hours), which still does not reach the level of the iPhone 11 Pro Max and iPhone 12 Pro Max.
2nd place.
Apple iPhone 13 Pro 128GB
The average price in Russia is 155,000 rubles.
The start date of sales in Russia is September 24, 2022.
Technical characteristics: OLED screen with a frequency of up to 120 Hz, 6.1 inches diagonal with a unibrow. Resolution - 2532x1170. OS - iOS 15. 128 permanent memory (the amount of RAM is not specified by the manufacturer), without a slot for a memory card. 6-core Apple A15 Bionic processor with 5G support. The result of the AnTuTu Benchmark performance test is 839.7 thousand points. The manufacturer did not indicate the battery capacity, but indicated the battery life in different modes: listening to music up to 75 hours, playing videos up to 22 hours, watching videos in streaming mode up to 20 hours.
Waterproof rating IP68 according to IEC 60529 (allows immersion in water up to 6 meters for up to 30 minutes).
There is no fingerprint scanner, instead there is facial recognition using the TrueDepth camera.
Supports two SIM cards, one of which is standard and the other is eSIM.
3 main cameras of 12 megapixels: ultra-wide-angle with ƒ/1.8 aperture and a viewing angle of 120°, wide-angle with ƒ/1.5 aperture with optical stabilization, telephoto (ƒ/2.8) with 3x optical zoom and optical stabilization. The iPhone 13 Pro camera scores 144 for photography, 76 for zoom, and 119 for video on Dxomark. Overall score: 137 (3rd place in the ranking of the best camera phones for 2022).
The front camera is also 12 megapixels (ƒ/2.2).
If we compare the iPhone 13 Pro with the iPhone 12 Pro, the new version has a better processor, battery life and cameras.
What are the differences between the Pro version and the standard iPhone 13? The Pro version has three cameras instead of the standard version's two and a more powerful battery.
1 place.
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max 128GB
The average price in Russia is 170,000 rubles.
The start date of sales in Russia is September 24, 2022.
Technical characteristics: OLED screen with a frequency of up to 120 Hz, 6.7 inches diagonal with a unibrow. Resolution - 2778x1284. OS - iOS 15. 128 permanent memory (the amount of RAM is not specified by the manufacturer), without a slot for a memory card. 6-core Apple A15 Bionic processor with 5G support. The result of the AnTuTu Benchmark performance test is 839.7 thousand points. The manufacturer did not indicate the battery capacity, but indicated the battery life in different modes: listening to music up to 95 hours, playing videos up to 28 hours, watching videos in streaming mode up to 25 hours.
Waterproof rating IP68 according to IEC 60529 (allows immersion in water up to 6 meters for up to 30 minutes).
There is no fingerprint scanner, instead there is facial recognition using the TrueDepth camera.
Supports two SIM cards, one of which is standard and the other is eSIM.
3 main cameras of 12 megapixels: ultra-wide-angle with ƒ/1.8 aperture and a viewing angle of 120°, wide-angle with ƒ/1.5 aperture with optical stabilization, telephoto (ƒ/2.8) with 3x optical zoom and optical stabilization. The front camera is also 12 megapixels (ƒ/2.2).
The Pro Max version differs from the Pro version in a larger screen (with higher resolution) and better battery life. The cameras for both versions are identical.
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iPhone 12 mini
iPhone 12 mini - for a fairly narrow circle of lovers of small, compact things
- 5.4 inches
- flagship hardware, the same as the iPhone 12 - only small!
- extremely compact and convenient. The so-called “ideal summer”, which you can wear even in shorts – and it won’t put you off!
In fact, one of the most unique technical solutions
(well, branded hardware and filling, everything as it should be, without any compression or technical compromises - but in such a small format).
But: it is not in great demand.
Apparently, for a fairly narrow circle of lovers of small, compact things.
iPhone 12
iPhone 12 is the best of the bunch.
The winner of this selection.
iPhone 12, 64 GB for 60,000 rubles.
“Some will say that 64 GB is simply not serious. Agree. You will have to suffer a little, clear your WhatsApp and Telegram caches. But overall, it’s tolerable.
In addition, music / movies / photos can be completely uploaded to the cloud.
- 6.1 inches
- OLED screen
- a14 bionic processor
— 2 cameras, both with night mode.
It works a little less than the iPhone 11 (point 5), but technically it is the best of the bunch .
How to choose an iPhone and does it make sense to buy a used one?
In the first quarter of 2022, several iPhone models are on sale: IPhone 11, IPhone Xr, IPhone 7 Plus, IPhone XS, Iphone 6 and some others. Finding the latest iPhone models is quite easy; they are sold in different stores in several configurations and with different amounts of memory. Older models are also sold, but as leftovers.
On the secondary market there are a huge number of offers for the sale of iPhones up to IPhone 4 or 4S. On average, used iPhones cost 25-40% cheaper than at the start of sales. It's worth buying models from 6S onwards - these iPhones are still relevant and receive periodic updates. Most applications work on them without problems. Buying older versions (before 2014) - IPhone 5S, 5C, 5 and others - is absolutely not worth it. Such devices have outdated characteristics and are not updated. Due to new versions of IOS, their performance drops sharply, and batteries are quickly discharged due to long years of use (6-8 years). In addition, it is difficult to install applications on such devices - most popular programs simply cannot be downloaded from the Apple Store.
Choosing which iPhone is better to buy
You should only think about buying a used iPhone if you are short on funds and still want to become the owner of Apple technology. Otherwise, it is easier and safer to spend money on a new model - firstly, it is to some extent more profitable in the long term (the phone can be used for 3-4 years, or even all 5 years without losing its relevance). In addition, you are protected from unscrupulous sellers who sell used iPhones of poor quality.
It is worth noting that sometimes there is a chance to purchase a completely new iPhone on the secondary market. This happens when the former owner of the phone, for some reason, never unpacked the box with the phone. The cost of such a phone depends on how old its model is. For example, new iPhones 3GS sell for several hundred thousand rubles. IPhone 6 or IPhone 7 are not that expensive. You need to understand that with such a transaction there is always a risk of being deceived, so you need to choose with great care.
iPhone 12 pro
iPhone 12 pro - this iPhone is in some ways insufficient, and in some ways it is redundant, compared to the 12. A
very strange device.
- also 6.1 inches
- also an OLED screen
- BUT: steel case, matte lid, other colors (although there is also purple as in 12)
- already 3 cameras with a magnification of 2.5 - but there is no cool matrix stabilizer as in version 12,
— there is a lidar (LiDAR), which is not really needed.
Summary - this iPhone is insufficient in some ways, and redundant in others, compared to the 12.
It’s not far removed from 12 – and at the same time, it’s much simpler than the next model.
Good, but specific. As in the case of the iPhone 12 mini, it is taken by people who clearly understand that they need THIS phone “and its goodies.”
Characteristics of iPhone 8 and 8 Plus in 2022
When buying a smartphone that went on sale 4 years ago, it is worth taking into account its characteristics, because why buy a new gadget if the old one is capable of performing similar tasks.
There are several things to note about the eighth generation iPhone. First of all, these are protection against water and dust IP67 and the presence of powerful stereo speakers that can play audio and video loudly.
As for the camera, as you know, all iPhones are capable of showing good results in this regard. And this even applies to iPhone 7 and 6s. Shooting in 4K, and there is also optical stabilization. The main camera has 12 MP and two modules at once - a telephoto lens and a wide-angle lens with 2x optical zoom.
In total, the 8 Plus is a compact smartphone that has an up-to-date camera and is capable of performing all tasks.
The only thing is the display. Today, smartphones are being made longer, but the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus are still wide. However, modern screens have many disadvantages, primarily the inconvenience that may arise while reading e-books.
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