IPhone 12 users criticized the devices for slight differences from the previous generation flagships. This is reported by the MacRumors edition with reference to the reviews of the owners of devices on the network.
In particular, on the MacRumors forum, the first real owners of Apple smartphones noted that they liked the redesign of the series. For example, users have named the rectangular shape of the case with right angles as the most comfortable form factor for a phone. Thanks to this innovation, the device is more secure in the hand and almost does not slip out. The updated iPhones seem to be lighter than the iPhone 11 lineup.
One Reddit visitor noted that he was delighted with the choice of the iPhone 12 mini. He felt that thanks to the flat edges, the compact phone would fit perfectly in the palm of your hand. Of the shortcomings, the user noted that a lot of fingerprints remain on the metal edges of the flagships. A number of consumers emphasized that they did not notice a significant difference between the 2019 and 2020 Apple smartphones – especially when photographing and shooting videos.
Attentive smartphone owners reported that they did not see the biometric sensor upgrade. According to them, Face ID works at the same speed as in the previous generation devices. The MagSafe charger, which was securely attached to the back of the iPhone at the presentation, in real conditions, in some cases it turned out to be not very easy to connect to the smartphone.
On October 20, the first reviews of the new generation of Apple smartphones appeared on the network. In particular, the authors of The Verge and Engadget emphasized that the iPhone 12 consumes a lot of the battery while working on the fifth generation networks. The reviewers noted that if users want to get the maximum level of autonomy from smartphones, they should buy the iPhone 12 Pro Max, not the younger models in the series.