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iPhone 12 and 12 Pro review: Simply outstanding

We got our hands on the new iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro. The phones are even more similar to each other than last year’s iPhone 11 and 11 Pro. But that’s not necessarily a bad thing. We spent five days testing the new cameras, 5G connectivity and, of course, MagSafe. Watch our unboxing of…

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  1. CNET

    October 20, 2020 at 2:13 pm

    So… 12 or 12 Pro?

    • JointComedy

      October 20, 2020 at 10:49 pm

      12 mini

    • Jonny Boi

      October 20, 2020 at 11:41 pm

      iPhone 12 for me. I think I’m the only one 🙂

    • DarthRaider

      October 20, 2020 at 11:54 pm

      Neither

    • The 4 Crafters

      October 21, 2020 at 12:09 am

      I have the 11 pro and i wish i would of waited for the 12 green

    • Rakryan Sanga

      October 21, 2020 at 1:09 am

      12

    • Udit Tewari

      October 21, 2020 at 10:47 am

      Neither of these for 850$ I want high refresh rate screen.

    • A person

      October 21, 2020 at 12:01 pm

      Note 20 ultra

    • Brenda Killon

      October 21, 2020 at 5:45 pm

      12 and 12 pro are basically the same price, 226 cad more. But the 12 is lighter…

    • Sameer Rajakumar

      October 21, 2020 at 7:28 pm

      If it’s not about 5G as the big factor in IPhone , then apart from that what would really make u wanna get these phones also it’s expensive and there’s no chargers included , well I mean it looks impressive and has good features but what’s totally different about it from previous phones that will make u buy this ?

    • Jareth Roman

      October 21, 2020 at 11:40 pm

      I preordered the 12 model with the 128GB.

    • Lex Luger

      October 22, 2020 at 8:17 pm

      @latenight11 where you putting that? In a purse? It’s huge to fit in clothes

    • latenight11

      October 22, 2020 at 8:22 pm

      @Lex Luger I have a Samsung note for year’s. Android fans like the screen size, not everyone likes a small phone. There is a reason apple finally started making bigger phones. I would not be switching if not for the 6.7 screen

    • John Mils

      October 22, 2020 at 9:46 pm

      Drew Niven yep, 12 has faster chip but that it, oh and camera that 99% of people won’t know the difference if they see a photo of a 5 vs 12 😂😂😂

    • John Mils

      October 22, 2020 at 9:47 pm

      Sonya Williams well you are not missing anything, besides a charger 😂

    • Lex Luger

      October 22, 2020 at 10:03 pm

      @John Mils you have no idea what you’re talking about. You’re probably just poor and hating. There are many iphone picture comparison reviews with visible differences. Also Apple acquired a camera start up in California a few years ago and overpaid for the technology seeing the potential.. This is the first time using it in a phone.

  2. Mattinations

    October 20, 2020 at 11:44 pm

    Thank u for saying ‘chamfered’ correctly!!

  3. KenniTheKid

    October 20, 2020 at 11:50 pm

    “Review”

  4. Josh Evangelio

    October 20, 2020 at 11:51 pm

    Not the review I expected to hear. The video should have been entitled as “the new iPhone 12/12pro Positive Review: Always outstanding no matter what.😁

  5. Mark Roule

    October 20, 2020 at 11:52 pm

    It’s funny how these guys make efforts to make this device feels something special and new but in reality its the same last year device with square design🤦🏾‍♂️

  6. Anthony Chopra

    October 20, 2020 at 11:54 pm

    im sure they did a network deal to get the iPhone5 with LTE at a slight lower price ?

  7. Delicacies

    October 20, 2020 at 11:55 pm

    damn bro u couldnt have treated it a bit better?

  8. DarthRaider

    October 20, 2020 at 11:55 pm

    No smaller notch, no 120 hz, no folding design , no drastically different resolution or 4k.

    I’m waiting another year I guess

    • S/V Lusca

      October 21, 2020 at 12:03 am

      And no USB C

    • DarthRaider

      October 21, 2020 at 12:05 am

      @S/V Lusca yes I forgot that one too

  9. Lavkesh Arora

    October 20, 2020 at 11:56 pm

    Butt hurt droids spotted.

  10. S/V Lusca

    October 20, 2020 at 11:57 pm

    No USB C, what!

  11. Sachmo Says

    October 21, 2020 at 12:00 am

    Really need to see the ip12 mini and the ip12pro max reviews before deciding

  12. Anthony Chopra

    October 21, 2020 at 12:04 am

    i will prob wait as im home more due to pandemic so taking pics or idea of a movie making is fully out the window. but if your new to apple stuff defo get the phone. you’ll get super money saving update support

  13. Ben 01

    October 21, 2020 at 12:08 am

    Lol just get the iPhone 9 its cheaper

  14. Dee Bev

    October 21, 2020 at 12:28 am

    Wait, a hardware change? The medal band? This thing still have that huge notch and no on screen fingerprint unlock 😅 this is the same as the iPhone 10! Keep waisting your money!

  15. Carson G.

    October 21, 2020 at 12:29 am

    You have convinced me to return my iPhone 11 (I bought it right before iPhone 12 Event), and get the 12! Thanks 🙂

  16. S Willis

    October 21, 2020 at 12:32 am

    Apple won’t send its charger or earpods when you buy your iPhone 12. Instead they will repackage it with even more packaging and send it to the Apple Store. In turn you use your gas or delivery service and pay even more for the charger, accessories and packaging they should have included with your $1000.00 iPhone in the first place? If any, Apple should be boycotted!

  17. जahangir खhan

    October 21, 2020 at 12:37 am

    If steve job still alive there is no big notch on iphone display

  18. BassMPolo

    October 21, 2020 at 12:37 am

    I’m a iPhone user but this upgrade is BORING‼️‼️

  19. Gautam Saharan

    October 21, 2020 at 12:53 am

    14 months gone and I’m still stick with my Galaxy Note10+. Love it

  20. Juan Mm

    October 21, 2020 at 12:58 am

    I’m an iPhone owner and just ordered the 12 pro I can say it is not the best in a phone; great; but not the best

  21. Rakryan Sanga

    October 21, 2020 at 1:09 am

    😍

  22. Zac Tidwell

    October 21, 2020 at 1:09 am

    The both still have bigger bezels than Samsung or OnePlus phones. Shame.

  23. kratu420

    October 21, 2020 at 1:10 am

    Iphone is heading towards what Blackberry is today….counting days

  24. Lewis O

    October 21, 2020 at 1:25 am

    looks like that guy who has an instagram full of him farting

  25. Josh L

    October 21, 2020 at 1:27 am

    Lol apple suckered all you dumb fan boys…once again.smh lol

  26. onekoolfella

    October 21, 2020 at 3:58 pm

    I’m more interested in the camera phone stand that you used in this video.

  27. Uday Kalyan

    October 21, 2020 at 4:45 pm

    If iphone 12 and 12 pro are of same size, can someone explain what Apple did with the extra space on 12??

    Is there bigger battery for iphone 12?

  28. Fernando Moreno

    October 21, 2020 at 4:48 pm

    Eh. Where’s the innovation.

  29. paldepind

    October 21, 2020 at 5:24 pm

    I’m a huge Apple fan but have to say that this review honestly sounds more like a sales pitch.

  30. steffydog1

    October 21, 2020 at 5:54 pm

    7 mins in, still no clearer what the difference is, I give up.

    • Thimdelfaza

      October 21, 2020 at 10:31 pm

      LOL, pay attention – he listed many

  31. Dok Gucci

    October 21, 2020 at 5:55 pm

    Wait… iPhone 12 lasted 2 more hours than the pro?

  32. Mr. Norris

    October 21, 2020 at 5:55 pm

    I’m just going with the bigger screen. Makes the choice very simple. Should help my business too, so I can’t wait.

  33. José Madariaga Castro

    October 21, 2020 at 5:58 pm

    PLEASEEEE, Gift me one iphone 12 pro!! Greetings of Colombia.

  34. Night Of Day

    October 21, 2020 at 6:06 pm

    How much ram is there

  35. Chris Dias

    October 21, 2020 at 6:07 pm

    Wearing a mask outside, all by yourself?

    • cooldaddyslick

      October 21, 2020 at 6:44 pm

      Probably in a place that mandates it. I think Cnet is in New York.

  36. Tommye713

    October 21, 2020 at 6:08 pm

    I have the iPhone XS. Would you recommend upgrading to the 12? Also how does the battery life compare?

  37. ToniSkit

    October 21, 2020 at 6:24 pm

    The difference between two with equal storage space is like 120 usd … not that big a difference

  38. Michal

    October 21, 2020 at 7:59 pm

    how is that a bold a striking look? it’s pretty generic and doesn’t stand out, not to mention it looks just like any other iPhone, have you been paid to say these things?

  39. Badr El Mimuni

    October 21, 2020 at 8:34 pm

    Is this a review or an assignment for a job application at Apple Inc.?

    • Thimdelfaza

      October 21, 2020 at 10:28 pm

      You jelly….

  40. DoNot_

    October 21, 2020 at 10:13 pm

    That iphone we blue is fire 🔥

  41. iOS MacOS Genius

    October 21, 2020 at 10:40 pm

    I want the Pro Max

  42. galefraney

    October 21, 2020 at 10:44 pm

    Interesting that almost every YouTuber who demonstrates the MagSafe charger, only shows the front side … nobody addresses fact that it still needs a USB C charging brick to plug into the wall, which is neither included with this charger nor with the phone, so must be bought separately. Also everyone seems to ignore the fact that this so-called “wireless charger” is itself wired with as much bulk and paraphernalia as simple and easy wired charging. And finally, everyone seems to be ignoring the fact that it won’t charge with a lot of the common accessories that people attach to their phones, including some cases.

    But the final flaw of the MagSafe charger is that it requires quite a tug to detach it from the magnet, and in almost every YouTube demo I’ve seen so far, most tech reviewers pull on the cord itself and not on the magnetic circular part. Guaranteed that for many users, this cord will begin to fail … because if the tech-savvy reviewers who know how to handle equipment are tugging on the cord, then for sure a lot of the general public will be doing the same!?

  43. Ashley Baggio

    October 21, 2020 at 11:08 pm

    I like iPhones, always had them but these seem very underwhelming, apart from 5G which isn’t a new thing there’s no innovation in these new iPhone’s

  44. Liverpool5563

    October 21, 2020 at 11:40 pm

    Damn he got his iPhone really dirty lol. I’m definitely getting a case when I get my 12 Pro Max.

  45. kpcarfreak94

    October 22, 2020 at 12:15 am

    Wait so is there no 3G antenna in the 12 and 12 pro?? There are some situations where LTE sucks and you get 1 bar but switching to 4G (aka 3G) you have better faster service. I know because I have a family member here in NY and I always turn LTE off on my iPhone 11 pro because I actually have a better connection in the area on 3g vs 4g LTE

  46. Marc Brown

    October 22, 2020 at 12:18 am

    Great info – actually something new in terms of viewpoints via pricing – great job!

  47. Jason Rodriguez

    October 22, 2020 at 12:42 am

    Bad review period not a review!😏

  48. Obi Dean

    October 22, 2020 at 1:16 am

    Why so serious bro !? Your previous videos usually have fun skits included, I like it. This one is meh 🙁

  49. Dr. Sunchaser

    October 22, 2020 at 1:21 am

    I’ll prob go mini save money and have a pocket size phone then once they remove that notch and add fingerprint sensor I’ll go pro.

  50. Appy

    October 22, 2020 at 3:09 pm

    So …..the iphone x?

  51. Dominik

    October 22, 2020 at 4:31 pm

    please for the next time: shave your „beard“. it looks disgusting

  52. Lovish Gupta

    October 22, 2020 at 6:12 pm

    Wait where’s the review? All I saw was a 13 minute ad!

  53. cryptoman01

    October 22, 2020 at 6:32 pm

    12 pro for me. Excellent camera and night mode without flash just using lidar 😁😁😁

  54. NickyB

    October 22, 2020 at 6:38 pm

    They paid enough that’s for sure!

  55. Sam Heavendoor

    October 22, 2020 at 6:42 pm

    Good to know iPhone 12 128gb vs iPhone 12 Pro both the same capacity only different $121

  56. simon bolton

    October 22, 2020 at 6:58 pm

    simply outstandingly behind the competition, H.Bolt wouldnt be sponsored by Apple put it that way, afterall Bolt wants to be in the winning frame, not the “I tripped over the starting block” lol!!!!

  57. Harvey Kent Lagura

    October 22, 2020 at 7:32 pm

    12 PROOO!!

  58. אוי םפחוא8

    October 22, 2020 at 7:58 pm

    Don’t you look in why crying not blue 😭 🤮

  59. Charles Unlimited

    October 22, 2020 at 8:01 pm

    MKBHD, Unbox Therapy, MrWhosTheBoss among others are probably thinking: *Why does the video don’t display a “Includes Paid Promotion” warning?*

  60. Lee Squires

    October 22, 2020 at 9:07 pm

    Something you forgot to mention about the camera difference is that the pro can record 4K Dolby Vision at 60fps whereas the 12 maxes out at 30, likely due to the extra RAM in the pro.

  61. Ewan Cooper

    October 22, 2020 at 9:31 pm

    why is yours so dirty?!?!

  62. james westgarth

    October 22, 2020 at 10:16 pm

    Why is your 4g slower than Australians 4g ??

  63. K R

    October 22, 2020 at 10:29 pm

    Why are the photos in 4:3 instead of 16:9?

  64. Lucas Rodrigues

    October 22, 2020 at 11:45 pm

    This Guy is in love for sure. (For the iPhone)

  65. Royal Boyle78

    October 22, 2020 at 11:53 pm

    Love your channel, my iPhone 12 comes tomorrow. I settled for the 12 over the pro because just didn’t see the reason to spend the extra cash. I know the 12 will sell more as well just like the 11 out sold all other models as well.

  66. drifty Boiii_458

    October 23, 2020 at 12:05 am

    I’ll stick to my 11 pro till iPhone 14 comes out that’s the last design with the iPhone 12 body

  67. SouLoveLee

    October 23, 2020 at 12:10 am

    6:49 already so scratched?! So much for that 4 x harder glass display…

  68. HeliTom

    October 23, 2020 at 12:51 am

    Hey,
    Battery test shows the pro has better than the 12. How you got more battery on the 12 I’m not sure why.
    The pro has so much better camera with the LiDAR. It’s night and day difference in low light situation.
    The pro has also better RAM and it just feels premium built. It’s a no brainier IMO. Especially if you need 128+GB of storage.

    • HeliTom

      October 23, 2020 at 12:54 am

      thanks to Tom’s Guide and their battery test – running a browser script at 150 nits and loading a new web page at 30 second intervals.

      Under those conditions the iPhone 12 lasted for 8:25 hours on 5G and 10:23 hours on 4G – that’s around a 20% difference. The iPhone 12 Pro did a little better – 9:06 hours over 5G and 11:24 hours over LTE – again around 20% better.

  69. enterdata

    October 23, 2020 at 12:56 am

    Waiting for the pro max

  70. Starsky liranzo

    October 23, 2020 at 12:58 am

    Idk if it just be or wat.. but I see absolutely no difference in the cameras.. go on Instagram n guess which photos was shot by which phone.. u can’t cause they all look the same.. the only pics u can tell the difference is by a professional camera.. all these phones are the same..

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