that its shots feature less distortion,
and that Night mode is now possible
on the ultra-wide lens and (more
importantly) the front-facing camera.
The result of all this is a small but
noticeable improvement over the
iPhone 11, and one of the best dual-
lens camera systems on the market.
Image detail is superb, colour vibrancy
is excellent while still being natural,
and exposure is handled deftly. The
iPhone 12 just offers that extra step of
conviction when it comes to colour
and contrast – its photos aren’t so
much better they’re transformative,
but the improvement is noticeable in
medium or lower light, particularly, or
contrasty scenes.
Our only issue with the camera are
that it’s ‘just’ a dual-lens system at a
flagship-type price. The iPhone 12 Pro
has a third lens (a telephoto, for
portraits), and given where the
iPhone 12 fits into the overall market
for price, it feels like this should have
one as well. It would make this phone
capable of even better Portrait mode
shots of anything (its Portrait mode
only works on people and pets).
There is one more new feature to
talk about. The iPhone 12 (and 12 Pro)
are the first cameras of any kind to‘shoot’ in Dolby Vision – a form of
HDR that adjusts the dynamic range
on a scene-by-scene basis. Quite
simply, this technology means videos
recorded on iPhone can have a depth
and realism few cameras can match.
They look fantastic... on an iPhone or
compatible TV. But some social media
platforms have mangled the
conversion process, meaning for most
people, it’s probably a bit too cutting
edge to be a real selling point.Full speed ahead
If anything is the headline feature of
iPhone 12, it’s 5G support. It’s Apple’sAPPLE SILICONE CASE
WITH MAGSAFE
While not the fanciest on the market, Apple’s
silicone cases guarantee you can use MagSafe
accessories. And they come in colours that
complement your new many-hued phone.
£49, apple.comAIRPODS PRO
By leaving out the bog-standard EarPods
included with previous iPhones, Apple has
essentially made decent wireless headphones
a must-buy. And the AirPods Pro are the best
buds you can buy, with superb sound and ANC.
£249, apple.comBELKIN MAGSAFE 3-IN-1
WIRELESS CHARGER
This offers the 15W charging you need to
juice your iPhone 12 quickly while its MagSafe
connection will display it beautifully. And it will
handle your Watch and AirPods too!
£139.99, belkin.com/uk76 T3 DECEMBER 2020
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PRO ADD-ONS
Note that the
iPhone 12 has ‘just’
a dual-lens system,
not a tri-lens one...A SCREEN FEAT
While still not 90Hz or
120Hz, the screen is
still breathtaking. This
sumptuous OLED can
go as bright as 1,200
nits, even putting many
TVs to shame.TWO FEW AND FAR BETWEEN
The camera system on offer is
fantastic, offering superb detail,
great colour balance and even
Dolby Vision video. However,
there are only two lenses.