IPhone 12 vs. iPhone 8: Is it time to change

Apple does not publish figures on the capacity of the batteries. But in terms of autonomy, the preliminary tests show that the iPhone 12 held 17 hours and 14 minutes on the loop reading of a video with the light at 50% and the airplane activated. The iPhone 8, held 13.5 hours at the same exercise.

Apple iPhone 8 Plus

During large size of the iPhone 8, Apple’s iPhone 8 Plus is a very high -end smartphone, with a 5.5 inch screen, the latest Apple A11 Bionic processor and always equipped with a double 12 Mpixel Camera block. It is available in three colors and two storage capacities: 64 and 256 GB.

During large size of the iPhone 8, Apple’s iPhone 8 Plus is a very high -end smartphone, with a 5.5 inch screen, the latest Apple A11 Bionic processor and always equipped with a double 12 Mpixel Camera block. It is available in three colors and two storage capacities: 64 and 256 GB.

Description

Apple iPhone 8 Plus Technical Sheet

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

System	iOS 11
Processor	Apple A11 Bionic
Number of hearts	6
Processor frequency	2.4 GHz
Graphic chip	Integrated
Memory cards support	Yes
RAM (RAM)	3 GB
DAS index	0.99 W/KG
Protection index (waterproofing)	IP 67
Double sim	No

DISPLAY

Size (diagonal)	5.5 “
Screen technology	LED
Definition of the screen	1920 x 1080 px
Screen resolution	401 ppi

ENTRIES EXITS

Wi-Fi support	Yes
Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 802.11b, Wi-Fi 802.11AC, Wi-Fi 802.11g, Wi-Fi 802.11n
Bluetooth support	Yes
Bluetooth version	Bluetooth 5.0
NFC support	Yes
Infra-Rouge support (IRDA)	No
USB connector type	Owner
USB Host compatibility	No
Jack plug	No

MULTIMEDIA

Main photo sensor	12 Mpx
Second photo sensor	12 Mpx
Flash	Yes
Video recording (main)	3840 x 2160 px
Facade sensor	Yes
Video definition of the facade sensor	1920 x 1080 px
Front photo sensor 1	7 Mpx
FM radio	No

COMMUNICATION

GSM bands	850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 1900 MHz MHz
4G network compatible (LTE)	Yes

FOOD

Removable battery	No
Battery capacity	2691 Mah
Wireless recharge	Yes

DIMENSIONS

Width	7.81 cm
Height	15.84 cm
Thickness	0.75 cm
Weight	202 g

iPhone 12 vs. iPhone 8: Is it time to change ?

Let us compare the main characteristics and differences between the brand new iPhone 12 and the 2017 iPhone 8.

The CNET France team

Posted on 02/11/2020 at 2:06 p.m. | Updated on 12/02/2020

Among the four iPhone 12 models that Apple announced in October, the “standard” iPhone 12 is probably best suited to most users. If you have an iPhone 8 of 2017, you may be wondering if this is not the right time to change. The iPhone 12 brings several important developments including 5G, a screen reinforced by a ceramic glass, the Magsafe wireless charging technology, not to mention the camera that has grown considerably. To help you make your decision, compare the developments between these two iPhone.

The camera

This is one of the big differences between the iPhone 8 and the iPhone 12 and a key argument in your choice. In the three years that followed the launch of the iPhone 8, Apple has made considerable progress in terms of photography. With the iPhone 12, you will see important gains in terms of image quality and greater flexibility in terms of the type of photos you can take. The iPhone 8 has only one photo sensor, it has no portrait mode or ultra-angle lens. The iPhone 12 can count on very efficient software processing, especially in a low light situation with night mode. Result, he takes excellent photos, whatever the time of day. And if you want even more performance in this field, the iPhone 12 Pro and the iPhone 12 Pro Max have a third telephoto lens, as well as a Lidar.

The iPhone 12 is 5G compatible

The iPhone 12 are the first iPhone to support 5G. In France, the new generation cellular network is not yet operational and initial coverage may vary from one region and from one operator to the other. Although it does not have an immediate interest, the 5G argument assures you to have a smartphone which will remain in the blow for the years to come.

Totally different screens

The screens of the iPhone 12 and the iPhone 8 have nothing to do: they vary in size, type, definition and even material. The iPhone 12 has one of the best screens that can be obtained on a phone today. The four models use an OLED panel while the iPhone 8 is on an LCD screen. OLED technology provides much better contrast and deeper black levels than LCD.

The iPhone 8 has a 4.7 -inch screen, while the iPhone 12 has a 6.1 -inch screen. You can also choose the small 5.4 -inch iPhone 12 mini or the large 6.7 -inch iPhone 12 Pro Max.

Apple also inaugurated a new protective glass based on ceramic nanocrystals which, according to him, ensures resistance to fall four times higher. At Crash-Test Cnet.com, the iPhone 12 screen survived six falls without damage on the sidewalk, three of which were 2.7 meters high. The iPhone 8 uses a glass specially made for Apple by Corning, but it is not Gorilla Glass. At the CNET crash test, it broke after a fall of 1.5 meters.

Performance and autonomy

The four iPhone 12 use the same A14 Bionic processor as that of the iPad Air 2020. According to benchmarks made by our colleagues from Cnet.com, the iPhone 12 and 12 pro are the most powerful phones ever tested by the editorial staff. They will obviously be more efficient than the iPhone 8 chip A11. But the average user will probably find it difficult to notice the difference.

Apple does not publish figures on the capacity of the batteries. But in terms of autonomy, the preliminary tests show that the iPhone 12 held 17 hours and 14 minutes on the loop reading of a video with the light at 50% and the airplane activated. The iPhone 8, held 13.5 hours at the same exercise.

Design and other differences

The design of the iPhone 12 has been redesigned. Although it is inspired by that of the iPhone 5, it gives off an impression of high -end modernity. This is the most important restyling from the iPhone X. In comparison, the iPhone 8 obviously took an old one with its thick edges and its home button.

The iPhone 12 also has several features that the iPhone 8 has not. It offers a 128 GB of storage option and it is Wi-Fi 6 compatible. The new Apple smartphone also inaugurates wireless charging technology by induction Magsafe. In addition to the quick wireless recharging, Magsafe also makes it possible to magnetically fix accessories sold separately. Finally, you should know that the iPhone 12 is now provided without an adapter sector, but still with a hand-free kit in France.

iPhone 12 vs. iPhone 8

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