Having recently looked at one of the previous models in the range 23-9-20, I now get my chance to test the latest version from Apple. Out of the box it seems to me to be rather chunky compared to other phones, this of course may help it to survive the odd drop, while the corners are shaved off the...

The iPhone 12 is a great all-around device and a good middle-ground between the cheaper iPhone 12 Mini and SE and the more expensive iPhone 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max. If you’re looking at the iPhone 12 series, the middle of the road iPhone 12 should be the one to get for most people.

The new design and colours are nice (especially the blue), Great camera and can shoot Dolby Vision video (at 30fps), Good battery life with long standby time, A14 Bionic offers quick performance, Wireless charging and fast charge support, The OLED screen looks great and is the same as the iPhone 12...

iOS 14 needs a bit more work, More expensive than the previous models, The MagSafe ecosystem is cool and has potential but not great now

Apple is always good in health and in technology

The iPhone 12 and 12 Pro mark the beginning of a new generation of iPhone. Support for 5G, a new hardware design and camera improvements are a significant step away from the iPhone X generation of devices. This is nothing new. Apple did something similar in 2010 with the iPhone 4 and in 2014 when it released the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus.

5G support, a new striking design, improved cameras and four different models all add up to make the iPhone 12 an absolute unit.

New square-sided design; 5G support for both sub-6 and mmWave; Low-light photos and videos; MagSafe everything; Premium fit and finish; Fantastic autofocus for photos and videos; Solid build quality; Fastest phone we've ever tested;

$829 off-carrier price is high for the 12; Baseline 12 only has 64GB of storage; iPhone 12 offers most of the same features, design and build for less money;

Ive had a few issues with it Nit acceptable with a phone that is so expensive

It is a good phone upgrade. Its worth it.

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The iPhone 12 delivers impressive picture and sound quality in a premium smartphone package

Impressive OLED display; Musical sound; Slick and speedy interface

No charger in the box; Pricier than before

The iPhone 12 starts at Rs 79,990 (64GB variant) and for most people an expensive buy. It’s the iPhone that we expect most people to buy not just because the iPhone 12 Pro costs a good Rs 40,000 more because most might not see the benefit of spending that extra cash.

The iPhone 12 will set you back PHP 49,990 for the 64GB variant on Apple’s authorized reseller. If you are coming from the iPhone Xs or Xr or an older generation of iPhone, the iPhone 12 is a pretty nice upgrade in all aspects.