2019 Upgrade from iPhone
Apple’s upgrade advice used to be relatively easy. Get your new iPhone! Or skip one year and get the next year. However, Apple is expanding its phone lineup, with more options this year than ever before. Do you have too many options? Let’s disassemble them with Pros & Cons.
If you don’t know right away, Android users don’t need to read anymore. This article is intended for iPhone owners who are upgrading to one of the new iPhone 12.
Series 12 has four new models, from the 5.4 “Mini to the 6.7” Promax. These are distributed across 54 different SKUs, which are different combinations of models, storage capacities, and colors.
By the way, the number of SKUs available in 2018 was 36. There were only 20 in 2017. And as you have more choices, choosing the right iPhone to upgrade is more difficult than ever. We will help you.
When the iPhone 8 and X went on sale in 2017, we looked at Apple’s device catalog to explore the pros and cons of upgrading to each of the four iPhone 12 models. There is more than one correct answer. It depends on your current iPhone experience and what you want for your next iPhone-a specific feature or new size. We tried to list your options, but in the end, you will decide.
This page describes possible upgrade paths if you are using a 2019 iPhone. The next page describes the 2018 and 2017 iPhones.
Check out the shared upgrade list below before jumping in. All four iPhone 12 models enjoy a set of common advantages over their predecessors.
Shared upgrade of iPhone 12 series
- 5G connection (+ mmWave in the US)
- All 12 series phones use OLED display
- Ceramic shield with excellent drop resistance
- Night mode for self-portrait camera and ultra-wide camera
- Dolby Vision Video (4K / 60 fps for professionals, 4K / 30 fps for vanilla)
- LiDAR for professionals
- Faster MagSafe wireless charging
- Improved water resistance
The above upgrades will not be repeated, so be careful when reviewing your upgrade options. Also, keep in mind that all new iPhone 12s don’t come with a charger or headphones. This is a setback to consider for all upgrades this year.
Who is this for? Upgrading to the top iPhone model every year isn’t for everyone, but if you want the latest and greatest, this is the way to go. Pro Max has gotten some exclusive upgrades for the main camera module, so the new Pro Max offers better quality when taking large numbers of photos and videos. Chipsets are getting faster in stages, but more importantly, this year Produo has 6GB of RAM instead of 4GB, which helps to multitask. 5G also promises to be a huge leap in wireless data speed.
- iPhone 12 lineup shared upgrade (top of page)
- 7% larger screen with Dolby Vision
- 18% faster CPU, more RAM (4GB to 6GB)
- 10% faster GPU
- Larger main sensor with brighter openings, new OIS, LiDAR
- Longer telescope (65mm vs 52mm)
- 7% smaller battery (3,969mAh to 3,687mAh)
Detailed specification comparison
Who is this for? Except for the telephoto camera and LiDAR, this phone is the same as the 12Pro. This includes using the same OLED, higher resolution, and HDR10. Basically, this is a $ 200 cheaper Pro unless you use your telecamera often. Get this if you don’t want to use it. In that case, skip to the next section.
- iPhone 12 lineup shared upgrade (top of page)
- OLED display, Dolby Vision
- Higher resolution results in 40% higher pixel density
- 23% faster CPU
- 10% faster GPU
- 9% smaller battery (from 3,110mAh to 2,815mAh)
- 20-30% shorter runtime measurable with on-screen tasks
Detailed specification comparison
Who is this for? Your phone size doesn’t matter, but do you also need a new design, a new chipset, a big screen, 5G? Well, it might make sense to move directly from 11Pro to 12Pro. Please remember. There is also iPhone 12. This may be suitable if the 2x optical zoom does not work.
- iPhone 12 lineup shared upgrade (top of page)
- 7% larger screen with Dolby Vision
- 18% faster CPU
- 12% faster GPU
- LiDAR scanner
- The softer output from the telephoto camera
- 7% smaller battery (3,046mAh to 2,815mAh)
- 7% shorter runtime measurable with on-screen tasks
Detailed specification comparison
Who is this for? This year, the vanilla model is particularly rounded. The disassembly revealed that it had exactly the same hardware as the iPhone 12 Pro, with one important exception. The Pro has a telephoto camera (LiDAR is also available, but it doesn’t have much of an impact). Therefore, scroll through the gallery and note how often you see the zoomed-in photos. The 52 mm lens is perfect for that, so you can count portrait shots as well. The iPhone 12 has a slightly larger OLED with Dolby Vision and all the other bells and whistles in the lineup, so do you really miss the telecam?
- iPhone 12 lineup shared upgrade (top of page)
- Remarkably light (164g vs. 188g)
- 7% larger screen with Dolby Vision
- 18% faster CPU
- 12% faster GPU
- Aluminum frame instead of stainless steel (subjective)
- Eliminate the telephoto camera
- Lower maximum brightness (800nits to 625nits)
- 7% smaller battery (3,046mAh to 2,815mAh)
Detailed specification comparison
Who is this for? Was the bigger phone really better, or was it just a shortage of capable petite flagships? The new SE wasn’t, but the iPhone 12 mini is reminiscent of an era when Steve Jobs praised one-handed phones. The transition from the iPhone 11 Pro to the iPhone 12 mini is not an upgrade in itself, but it may rediscover the lost love for small phones.
- iPhone 12 lineup shared upgrade (top of page)
- Much smaller and lighter phone (135g vs. 188g)
- 18% faster CPU
- 12% faster GPU
- Eliminate the telescope
- The screen is 15% smaller and the maximum brightness is lower (800nits to 625nits)
- 27% smaller battery (3,046mAh to 2,227mAh)
- Aluminum frame instead of stainless steel (subjective)
Detailed specification comparison
Who is this for? The iPhone has been around for over a decade, but some people don’t own it yet. If that was last year, choose iPhone 11 as a relatively cheap and safe way to test your platform, and if you find that you absolutely love it, go all-in to get the most powerful iPhone. recommend to. 12 Promax of this generation.
- iPhone 12 lineup shared upgrade (top of page)
- Much larger screen, 22% wider surface area, higher standard brightness and peak brightness
- 23% faster CPU, more RAM (4GB to 6GB)
- 10% faster GPU
- Larger main sensor with brighter openings, new OIS, LiDAR
- Telephoto camera
- Larger battery (3,110mAh to 3,687mAh)
- Stainless steel frame instead of aluminum (subjective)
- Bulky and heavy (194g-228g)
Detailed specification comparison
Who is this for? A simple case of buyer remorse-you got a new SE for its size, not its features, you gladly compromised. Then came the iPhone 12 mini-a small phone that doesn’t require compromise. The thick top and bottom bezels of the SE are even more annoying than the notches, and without them, the mini can fit a large display in a small body.
- iPhone 12 lineup shared upgrade (top of page)
- Small and light phone (148g to 135g)
- 18% larger screen, 46% higher pixel density, higher peak brightness
- 25% faster CPU, more RAM (3GB to 4GB)
- 40% faster GPU
- Super wide-angle camera
- Better self-portrait camera (7MP to 12MP)
- Larger battery (1,821mAh to 2,227mAh)
- FaceID
- Lost fingerprint reader
Detailed specification comparison
The cost calculation assumes that you are selling an old phone and are considering a SIM-free device with base storage. Apple’s unique trade-in program is a safe bet and minimizes hassle. However, keep in mind that Apple offers the same amount for 64GB and 256GB phones.
So if you have more than base storage, it’s worth the hassle of going through eBay or a similar marketplace. Even with the base model, you’re likely to get more money than Apple offers, so upgrades can be even cheaper at the expense of additional effort.
