The iPhone 12, 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max are cheaper today, as is the mini version. We tell you on which online stores to buy them at the best price.
On Tuesday October 13, 2020, Apple presented its four iPhone 12, 12 Pro, 12 Mini and 12 Pro Max. Usually, the Cupertino company unveils its best iPhones at the beginning of September, but this year it was forced to postpone their launch due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
? On which store is the cheaper iPhone 12 available?
The standard iPhone 12 is available from Friday 23 October 2020. You can buy it from the official Apple website or from a reseller: Amazon, Boulanger, Cdiscount, Darty, Fnac or Rue du Commerce. The iPhone 12 is on offer at the best price at 759 € for the 64 GB storage version against €799 for the 128 GB version and €909 for the 256 GB version.
This model is covered with a 6.1-inch OLED Super Retina screen surrounded by thin borders and topped with a notch. It is powered by the A14 Bionic SoC. On the photography side, Apple is betting on a dual photo sensor consisting of 2 12-megapixel modules. It is compatible with 15W wireless charging via the MagSafe magnetic charger and 5G.
? On which store is the iPhone 12 Pro available?
The iPhone 12 Pro is available since Friday, October 23, 2020. It is also available on the official Apple store and on the site of the following retailers: Amazon, Boulanger, Cdiscount, Darty, Fnac and Rue du Commerce. More upscale than the iPhone 12, the Pro version goes on sale from 869 € in the 128 GB version, €1,056 for the version and €1,086 for the 512 GB version. On this model, Apple does not offer a 64 GB version.
iPhone 12 Pro 512 GB at the best price
1086€
1199€
This edition differs from the iPhone 12 by the integration of 6 GB of RAM (i.e. 2 GB more) and a triple photo sensor accompanied by a Lidar scanner dedicated to augmented reality and low-light photos. Obviously, it is compatible with 15W wireless charging via the MagSafe magnetic charger and 5G.
? On which store is the iPhone 12 Mini available?
The iPhone 12 Mini has been available since Friday, November 13, 2020. More affordable, it is currently sold from €639 for the 64 GB version. The 128 GB variant is at €689 and the 256 GB formula rises to €809.
As its name suggests, the iPhone 12 Mini is more compact than the iPhone 12. It is built around a 5.4-inch Super Retina screen and inherits the same dual photo sensor. Unsurprisingly, it is compatible with 5G and the MagSafe wireless charger.
iPhone 12 mini 64 GB at the best price
? On which store is the iPhone 12 Pro Max available?
The iPhone 12 Pro Max has been available since Friday November 13, 2020. The 128 GB version is currently at €1122. €971 for the 256 GB variant and €1,138 for the 512 GB model.
Very high-end, it differs from the iPhone 12 Pro by its giant 6.7-inch screen. It inherits the same triple photo sensor with Lidar but on the other hand promises better autonomy. Finally, there is 5G and MagSafe compatibility.
iPhone 12 Pro Max 128 GB at the best price
1122.4€
?Which operator are the iPhone 12, 12 Pro, 12 Mini and 12 Pro Max available from?
French mobile operators also sell the iPhone 12. Sosh and Bouygues Télécom offer the best price for the Phone 12 at 729 €.
Regarding the iPhone 12 Mini and 12 Pro Max, they are also available from mobile operators, at the same prices as those charged by online stores.
?What are the technical differences between the iPhone 12 Mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, and 12 Pro Max?
The iPhone 12 are very similar but they obviously have differences. To help you see more clearly, we have put them side by side in this comparison table. Thanks to it, you can more easily decide which iPhone you are going to buy.
iPhone 12 Mini | iPhone 12 | iPhone 12 Pro | iPhone 12 Pro Max | |
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Screen | 5.4″ Super Retina XDR OLED 2340 x 1080 pixels 476 dpi | 6.1″ Super Retina XDR OLED 2532 x 1170 pixels 460 dpi | 6.1″ Super Retina XDR OLED 2532 x 1170 pixels 460 dpi | 6.7″ Super Retina XDR OLED 2778 x 1284 pixels 458 dpi |
chipsets | A14 (5nm) | A14 (5nm) | A14 (5nm) | A14 (5nm) |
BONE | iOS 14 | iOS 14 | iOS 14 | iOS 14 |
RAM | 4GB | 4GB | 6 GB | 6 GB |
Storage | 64 / 128 / 256 GB | 64 / 128 / 256 GB | 128 / 256 / 512 GB | 128 / 256 / 512 GB |
microSD | Nope | Nope | Nope | Nope |
Main sensor | Ultra wide-angle (120°) 12 MP, f/2.4 12 MP wide angle, f/1.6 2x optical zoom Digital zoom up to 5x OIS (wide angle) | Ultra wide-angle (120°) 12 MP, f/2.4 12 MP wide angle, f/1.6 2x optical zoom Digital zoom up to 5x OIS (wide angle) | Ultra wide-angle (120°) 12 MP, f/2.4 12 MP wide angle, f/1.6 12 MP telephoto lens, f/2.0 3D lidar scanner 4x optical zoom Digital zoom up to 10x OIS | Ultra wide-angle (120°) 12 MP, f/2.4 12 MP wide angle, f/1.6 12 MP telephoto lens, f/2.2 3D lidar scanner 5x optical zoom Digital zoom up to 12x Optical image stabilization by moving the wide-angle sensor |
selfie sensor | 12MP, f/2.2 | 12MP, f/2.2 | 12MP, f/2.2 | 12MP, f/2.2 |
Battery | 2227mAh 20W wired fast charging Fast wireless charging up to 15W with MagSafe | 2,815mAh 20W wired fast charging Fast wireless charging up to 15W with MagSafe | n/a 20W wired fast charging Fast wireless charging up to 15W with MagSafe | 3969mAh 20W wired fast charging Fast wireless charging up to 15W with MagSafe |
5G | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Biometrics | Face ID | Face ID | Face ID | Face ID |
Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 | IP68 | IP68 |