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iPhone 12 Pro buyer’s guide: features, specs and FAQs

Go Pro if you want the very best iPhone experience. Apple’s new iPhone 12 Pro boasts everything that’s great about iPhone 12, only it comes with an upgraded camera system that takes the best photos you’ve ever seen on iPhone. On top of that, you get a minimum of 128GB of storage on iPhone 12 Pro, which is double the standard 64GB on iPhone 12.

Apple also announced an iPhone 12 mini – a smaller, more compact version of iPhone 12 – as well as the super-sized iPhone 12 Pro Max. You’ll have to hang on for those models – both are due for launch in the middle of November.

Instead, get the low-down on everything that makes the new iPhone 12 Pro such a hot choice, including all its best features.

Best iPhone 12 Pro features.

In a nutshell, buying an iPhone 12 Pro means you’ll have the power of Apple’s most advanced iPhone features at your fingertips. Just like iPhone 12, it comes equipped with 5G and the new and improved A14 Bionic chip. But it’s even more capable, with a more sophisticated camera system and upgraded storage sizes.

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Say hello to 5G.

With 5G now on board, Apple have taken the experience to a new level. It allows for even faster wireless speeds, improved video streaming quality and better performance in busy areas. Plus, you can download music, games, videos and pretty much anything else in speeds like you’ve never seen – until now. All you need is a 5G plan on a pay monthly network deal and you’re good to go.

iPhone 12 Pro takes 5G one step further, though. It knows when you don’t need 5G – like when your iPhone is updating in the background – and automatically switches over to 4G to conserve your battery life. But the moment you need 5G, it switches back, so you get the full experience.

Less bezel. More screen.

The bezels on iPhone 12 Pro have been reduced to give you more of what really matters – the screen. The Super Retina XDR technology is what then brings the screen to life with fantastic colours, contrast and brightness.

The screen on iPhone 12 Pro measures in at 6.1-inches – vs. the larger 6.7-inch screen on iPhone 12 Pro – which is plenty big enough to get more out of your video content and games. All the while remaining compact enough to still use comfortably with just one hand.

LiDAR technology on iPhone 12 Pro.

Apple went ahead and built LiDAR technology into iPhone 12 Pro, which is the same technology that NASA is using for its next Mars landing.

Don’t pack your bags just yet – what this technology allows iPhone 12 Pro to do is measure how long it takes light to reflect back from objects, creating a depth map of the space around you. Sound technical? Wait for it.

That information can then be used for instant AR experiences, augmenting your environment with immersive visual effects – a feature you can use when gaming, working or taking photos. It’s the next big thing in mobile technology.

Pro camera system.

On iPhone 12 Pro, you get an even better camera experience. Night mode is now integrated into the Wide and Ultra Wide cameras, giving you enhanced shots in dark conditions. The new LiDAR technology also brings Night mode to your portraits. And the Wide camera can absorb 27% more light, producing detailed shots whether you take them day or night.

Plus, there’s a 4x optical zoom range available at your command, compared with the 5x digital zoom on iPhone 12, which doesn’t preserve the quality quite as well. While it’s not as advanced as the 5x optical zoom range on iPhone 12 Pro Max, you’ll find it works wonders for your photography game nonetheless.

iPhone 12 Pro kicks glass.

Just when you thought iPhone couldn’t get any tougher, Apple introduces Ceramic Shield – an all-new material that delivers 4x better drop performance compared with the previous iPhone generation.

If that wasn’t enough to help you sleep at night, iPhone 12 Pro also offers even more durability when it comes to dust and water. It comes IP68 certified, meaning it’s dust, water and splash proof, and can be submerged in water up to 6 meters for a total of 30 minutes.

Fast just got even faster.

The new and improved A14 Bionic is the fastest and most efficient iPhone chip yet. Tasks flow seamlessly, your apps load without hesitation, and all the while your battery life lasts longer.