First iPhone in years - 11 or 12?

Owl20 · 16 Oct 2020 at 13:49

Hi,

Wasn't sure whether to post this in one of the existing threads or a new post, sorry if i've got it wrong.

I've decided to switch over to iPhone again after several years with Samsung. Just as the title says, debating between an 11 or a 12 (pro versions) mainly because of the earbuds included with the 11 as don't have non wired yet and also because it's known that the battery's decent already with the 11.

I was considering waiting for pro max but think the pro version will be fine enough for me so it is a no brainer to just go with the newest version unless it's vastly more expensive or is there anything else to consider? Thanks

Phemo · 16 Oct 2020 at 14:15

In all honesty other than the design,5G and better cameras, there isn't really all that much to set them apart. The 11 Pro Max has excellent battery life and cameras already so if the price is right, you certainly wouldn't be getting a bad device.

However the 12 Pro and Pro Max do have a bigger screen than 11 Pro/Pro Max, but the phones themselves are are also slightly larger. I guess it depends on what kind of size device you're willing to accept.

icey_haj · 16 Oct 2020 at 18:29

The original 12 is a great shout. It's got everything you need apart from an extra camera in all honesty.

b0rn2sk8 · 17 Oct 2020 at 09:42

I’d get the regular 12 too and I own an 11 pro. The wired EarPods ‘aren’t great’ (putting it nicely), buy the £12 adaptor if you want something wired. That said I don’t think anyone regrets buying air pods pro.

Don’t forget the new magnet based accessory line which isn’t compatible with the 11 pro but may be of interest to you.

Owl20 · 17 Oct 2020 at 12:54

Thanks all. So the 12 (not pro or pro max) is adequate too? I do love taking photos but if the 12 is good enough particularly as it's been years without an iPhone at all then all to the good and more money for the air pods pro which am looking forward to getting too. I'm going to save up for an apple watch too so going all in!

iraiguana · 17 Oct 2020 at 21:00

I think the 12 pro only adds storage by default and the 4x instead of 2x optical zoom, Oh and Lidar?

Simon · 17 Oct 2020 at 23:06

12 is oled. 11 is lcd too.

Owl20 · 18 Oct 2020 at 13:05

Thank you all. Think i will go for pro 128g gold or blue. I love taking pictures (mainly of animals (my dog plus wildlife)/nature) though it's a hobby so I've been debating the pro max but I have small hands so not sure pro max would be the best idea. Shame, really. I'm in Tier 3 land here so waiting longer and trying out the difference not a sensible/viable option.