Today, Apple smartphones, which appeared in the last two years, are popular. The company annually presents its products in different colors at its presentation. The last two generations of smartphones are no exception. Thus, iPhone 11 and iPhone 12 are presented in six and five colors, respectively. In this regard, the user has a problem with choice. Each color is beautiful in its own way, but you can still make a choice by taking into account some nuances during the purchase. In this article you will find out which iPhone color is the best!
New body and new color
Are you hungry for new sensations? Then look towards the new iPhone 12, because instead of the usual rounded sides of the iPhone XR or iPhone 11, you get a phone with flat sides. There is still glass in the front, glass in the back, but due to the flat aluminum sides, the emotions from the device are already different. In addition, the phone has become lighter and thinner compared to its ancestors. For clarity, here are the dry numbers:
| Length, mm | Width, mm | Thickness, mm | Weight, grams | |
| iPhone 12 | 146,7 | 71,5 | 7,4 | 162 |
| iPhone 11 | 150,9 | 75,7 | 8,3 | 194 |
| iPhone XR | 150,9 | 75,7 | 8,3 | 194 |
True, this is only relevant when you do not use covers. I don’t like them and I carry all my iPhones without cases. But judging by those around you, there are few such people, at best 1-2 people out of 10. Therefore, most likely, you will enjoy the first minutes after unpacking the phone, and then hide it in silicone robes and forget about these feelings.
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The last time Apple showed an iPhone with a new design was in 2017, when the iPhone X appeared. But it also had sloping sides - roughly speaking, this is what we saw back in 2014, when the iPhone 6 appeared. Now we have a different one again design, and you shouldn’t compare the iPhone 12 and iPhone 5, where the sharp edges peeled off. The iPhone 12 has the same style as the iPad Pro 2018-2020, there are no more sharp edges, they do not dig into the palm.
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What color iPhone should I choose? There are five colors to choose from, but it’s a pity that the colors are not as bright as they were prepared for the iPhone XR. Now the shades are very calm, discreet, plus you need to take into account that fingerprints are very noticeable on the gloss, especially in black and blue colors. I didn’t like the blue color, the phone looks kind of new, but the shade was chosen specifically. However, it will definitely be chosen by those who want to show the whole world that they have a new iPhone; color differentiation has not been canceled.
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It was interesting to see (PRODUCT)RED live. It turned out that in terms of color it is closer to the coral iPhone XR, the back is closer to a pink shade than to red.
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As a result, of the five colors, I liked white and calm green, which would be more correctly called “mint,” the most. I would have bought a white phone for myself, but for the test I chose (PRODUCT)RED.
Which iPhone color should a girl choose?
Among the large number of colors, sometimes it is quite difficult to make a choice. In this case, it is better to act by exception. So, first of all, it is necessary to discard the black color. Almost all girls love bright shades, so it’s better to choose them. Probably the most win-win option will be the white option. And especially if the smartphone is chosen as a gift. Of course, if your girl loves bright and unusual colors, feel free to choose a yellow iPhone 11 ( PS All girls love yellow ).
Frames, goodbye
Only the lazy did not criticize the iPhone XR and iPhone 11 for the screen with wide frames; at the same time, the phones were scolded on the Internet for displays with insufficiently high resolution. That's it, an era has passed: now the frames are thinner, the picture is clearer, and OLED has appeared instead of IPS. True, now there is a new wave of abuse: why is there neither 90 nor 120 Hz, oh, Apple? What can I say, gadget lovers will always find something to dig into, and the average buyer votes with his wallet and chooses a new iPhone.
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I will also note the transition to a flat screen. Now it will be easier to glue protective glass onto the display to protect it from minor scratches. According to Apple itself, the iPhone 12 uses a new Ceramic Shield coating: glass with ceramic crystals that is four times stronger than regular glass. Apple developed the new material in collaboration with Corning.
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It's great that the screen is still large, it has a 6.1-inch diagonal, but at the same time the physical dimensions of the phone have decreased, it is noticeably more compact than the old XR and 11.
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Attractive classic
When analyzing what color to buy iPhone 12 pro max, take note of the following nuances.
For representatives of the business elite who value time and do not need to confirm their own status, Apple has provided a new vision of black. The strict, seasoned shade of graphite harmoniously combines with the business style and favorably emphasizes the independence of its owner. The only drawback, according to users, is the glossy surface of the gadget, on which fingerprints are clearly visible. This is where a branded case will come to the rescue, but then all the charm of the new flagship will remain covered.
An alternative is a silver-white iPhone, on which fingerprints and minor scratches are practically invisible.
Due to the lightness of the design, the white model is preferred by the female half, complementing the image with an ultra-modern design. This does not mean at all that the white pro max will destroy the courageous image of modern brutality.
5G is not for us
At the presentation of the phones, Apple paid a lot of attention to promising networks. In Russia, it is not yet possible to appreciate the delights of 5G: the networks have vague prospects, this feature is not yet for us. However, this is not the first time such a story has happened; just remember the iPhone 5 with 4G support and the situation when the LTE connection on these smartphones was blocked in Russia.
The main thing is that you can still use the eSIM paired with a physical SIM card. Well, from China and Hong Kong you can bring devices with two physical SIM cards if required for work.
iPhone 12 and iPhone 11 cameras
iPhone 12 cameras
Both models have at their disposal a module with two cameras, each of which has a resolution of 12 MP. The configuration has not changed - wide-angle and ultra-wide-angle cameras. In the iPhone 12, the first module has an f/1.6 aperture, and the ultra-wide one has f/2.4. The iPhone 11 has f/1.8 and f/2.4 specifications, respectively.
Both smartphones received a night mode, 2x optical zoom, zoom out and support for Deep Fusion. The iPhone 12 camera works with Smart HDR 3, while the iPhone 11 works with regular Smart HDR. Both smartphones have standard optical stabilization.
iPhone 11 cameras
The video shooting capabilities of smartphones are almost identical - 4K at 24/30/60 frames per second or HD 30/60 frames per second with optical stabilization. But at the same time, the iPhone 12 can now shoot Dolby Vision HDR video at up to 30 frames per second. Both devices have the QuickTake audio zoom function and can record stereo sound. But the iPhone 12 can also work in Time Lapse mode and in Night mode.
The front camera has also changed little. Both the iPhone 12 and iPhone 11 have a 12 MP resolution and an f/2.2 aperture with Retina Flash and can shoot 4K video at 24/30/60 frames per second. But the newer model has Smart HDR 3, versus just Smart HDR from last year’s flagship, and the iPhone 12 shoots HDR video in the Dolby Vision standard. In addition, iPhone 12 has the ability to take high-quality selfies in night mode.
Night mode selfie on iPhone 12
In general, we can state a slight improvement in the iPhone 12 cameras compared to the previous model, especially when it comes to working with HDR and night mode. But this is still more of a software feature - there has been no revolutionary change in optics. In most everyday shooting scenarios, the difference between photos in Auto mode will be minimal.
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MagSafe is greatness
Along with the new iPhones, we also saw the once familiar from the MacBook, but completely redesigned MagSafe system for working with accessories. I don’t have a new charger or case yet, so I can’t describe my impressions, but I can’t wait to try it.
This is a new step in the development of accessories; magnetic charging with NFC support opens up opportunities for manufacturers of cases, stands, external batteries and other things necessary for life. Thanks to him, we got fast wireless charging: 15 W versus 7.5 W - isn’t this a treat for an Apple fan.
Processor and memory
The iPhone 12 is powered by the 5nm A14 Bionic chip, Apple's latest design. It is a six-core processor with a 4-core GPU. There is a “new generation” Neural Engine system, the fourth in a row. The number of cores in it increased from 8 to 16, which made it possible to increase the performance of machine learning by up to 80%.
The amount of RAM in the smartphone has not changed - it is still the same 4 GB. The built-in storage options remain unchanged: 64, 128 and 256 GB.
An interesting feature is that in past years, the base model, due to its low screen resolution, could even outperform Pro models with the same processor. But this time, the iPhone 12 will maintain parity with its older brothers.
iPhone 11 is powered by the 7nm A13 Bionic processor. It's still a powerful solution that was Apple's best just a year ago. You can hardly see the difference by eye - in synthetic tests it is about 15-20%. In real-life scenarios, the superiority of the new product will become obvious only in a few years - on even heavier applications and in new versions of iOS.
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Improved camera
So far I’ve only managed to put a SIM card in the phone and send it for charging, so my impressions so far are completely superficial. I don't have an iPhone 11 to compare, but I do have the 11 Pro and XR. I think I'll go around for a few days and collect an archive of photos taken on the XR and 12 to evaluate the difference between the generations.
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iPhone 12 and iPhone 11 screen
The screen diagonal has not changed, it is still the same 6.1 inches. Nevertheless, there are many differences in capabilities and technologies. The iPhone 12 has a progressive OLED display, like most current flagships. Now this model is equal in capabilities to the Pro series. The new screen has made it possible to reduce the frames around it. The iPhone 12 matrix received a resolution of 2532 × 1170 pixels, which made it possible to achieve a density of 460 pixels per inch. The contrast is 2,000,000:1, the standard brightness is 625 cd/m2, and in HDR mode it is up to 1200 cd/m2. In addition to HDR support, there is a wide P3 color gamut and True Tone technology.
iPhone 12
The iPhone 11 has an outdated Liquid Retina HD IPS display. In fact, this matrix is the heir to the one that was installed in the iPhone 6. Nothing fundamentally changed, the changes were cosmetic. The screen resolution is a much more modest 1792 × 828 pixels, which gives a density of 326 pixels per inch. The standard contrast is 1400:1, brightness is 625 cd/m2. There is no HDR support, but True Tone and P3 color gamut are present.
iPhone 11
A direct comparison of displays clearly reveals the superiority of the iPhone 12 over the iPhone 11. The new product finally received an advanced OLED display, increased resolution and clarity, received HDR support, improved brightness and contrast. Last year's model simply has nothing to compare with this.
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Set at minimum prices
The power supply and headphones are no longer in the box with Apple phones, all that remains is to accept and close this issue forever. If you are interested in gadgets and regularly update your electronics fleet, then you definitely have fast and powerful charging. Well, if not, then buy it. You can buy an original unit for a couple of thousand rubles, or you can buy some other one, fortunately the choice is huge and for one or two thousand rubles you can choose a useful accessory. There is still an option to whine on social networks about how bad Apple is for no longer putting a charger in the box, but this will not make the charger appear in the box.
There are no more headphones either, in the box there is only a sticker with an apple and a USB Type-C to Lightning cable.
Power and autonomy
Battery life remains the same. The battery will last for 17 hours of video playback or 65 hours of audio playback. iPhone 12 will be able to watch video streams a little longer – 11 hours versus 10. Both smartphones support fast charging and Qi wireless charging. But the iPhone 12 can work with MagSafe wireless chargers (reminiscent of Apple Watch charging).
Thanks to the introduction of magnets inside the back of the iPhone 12, users are offered a variety of accessories.
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Why not Pro?
Because there are not many differences between the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro. They are the same size, with identical displays, only the Pro has more brightness headroom and an additional telephoto camera with 2x optical zoom and LiDAR for night portraits. The Pro version is supported by the base memory capacity increased to 128 GB versus 64 GB, it also has more RAM, and, by tradition, the case is made of steel, not aluminum. But the iPhone 12 costs $200 less, which makes you wonder if it's worth paying more.
What color iPhone is best for a guy?
In this case, it is worth paying attention to more traditional options. The best and win-win colors will be black and blue . You can also pay attention to white, this color will probably appeal to every user. It will look perfect both with and without a case.
Bright colors, such as yellow and red, will look good in a black case. Green and purple may seem a little feminine, although these options are not only chosen by girls.
Network interfaces and sensors
An important feature of the iPhone 12 is the ability to work in 5G networks. This is one of the key points of the smartphone presentation. True, there are no such networks in Russia yet, and they are unlikely to appear in the next couple of years. Both smartphones support gigabit LTE, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0 and have GPS/GLONASS/NFC modules. But iPhone 12 now also works with navigation from Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou.
The set of sensors has also not changed: gyroscope, accelerometer, barometer, light and proximity sensor. The new implementation of Face ID also did not take place - the TrueDepth camera system works the same way in both the iPhone 11 and the iPhone 12.
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iPhone 12 and iPhone 11 Contents
iPhone 12 bundle
In the new generation of Apple smartphones, the delivery package has changed. The buyer of the iPhone 12 will receive with it only a USB-C to Lightning cable, while in the box of the iPhone 11, released before October 202, along with the smartphone, in addition to the USB-A to Lightning cable, there was also a power adapter and an EarPods headset.
iPhone 11 set from batches released before October 2020
Unfortunately, the new iPhone 11 batches will also receive a stripped-down version - only the phone itself and the cable.
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White Silver - white silver
Let's smoothly move from black to white, looking at another color scheme from Apple - “White Silver”. This color was already used in the previous model, and it worked very well. Its trump card is that it suits both girls and men equally. Usually, if the phone is white, it means it is female, but here things are not quite like that. The colors of the iPhone 6 have never been very bright, and this one is even more so - not white, but not dark either. Although it is ideal for lovers of strictly white color. That's the whole compromise.
Do you like white? Take “White Silver”. In the hands of a girl it looks feminine, but in the hands of a man it looks light and wise, no matter how strange it may sound. The snow white front panel of the Apple iPhone 6 still remains, so aesthetes will be pleased. When using “White Silver”, a small number of scratches and chips remain, while an ordinary white color would immediately show all the charms of a mobile device that has fallen on the floor.
The iPhone 6 plus in White Silver looks the most remarkable all because of the same dimensions: the metallic sheen makes the large phone very beautiful and adds to its price. We recommend purchasing a transparent case if you are going to buy a white iPhone - a metal cover harmonizes best with this type of case.
Water resistance of iPhone 12 and iPhone 11
Both smartphones are waterproof according to the IP68 standard, which allows you to immerse the gadget in water for up to 30 minutes. But if the iPhone 11 has a permissible depth of 2 meters, then for the iPhone 12 it is already 6 meters. In theory, the level of protection for the iPhone 12 is slightly better, but in practice it is unlikely that anyone will benefit from this. In addition, Apple reminds that damage to the smartphone caused by contact with liquid is not covered by the warranty.
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Note
Each of the colors complements each other; three multi-colored iPhone 6s look very harmonious. It should be noted that the “Space Gray” color is being used by developers for the first time - this is due to complaints from users of the black iPhone 5. The fact is that on black iPhones, scratches received while using the phone were most visible.
“White Silver” and “Gold” were refined and became less contrasting than on the iPhone 5, but this made the resulting options a little more expensive. Now let's talk about each color separately and try to choose the best one for you.
