iPhone 12 Pro / Pro Max Camera Review: Up Against The iPhone 11 Pro Max

Apple had launched the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max. Both devices have the same triple camera module and LiDAR scanner. In this post, let’s take a look at the photo quality and compare against the past iPhone 11 Pro Max.

wide angle - iPhone 11 Pro Max

wide angle - iPhone 12 Pro/Pro Max

iPhone 11 Pro Max

iPhone 12 Pro/Pro Max

Left: iPhone 11 Pro Max; Right: iPhone 12 Pro/Pro Max

iPhone 11 Pro Max

iPhone 12 Pro/Pro Max

Portrait - iPhone 11 Pro Max

Portrait - iPhone 12 Pro/Pro Max

The are differences between the cameras of iPhone 11 Pro Max and iPhone 12 Pro. From the camera module of both devices, the main different is iPhone 12 Pro is added with LiDAR scanner and the wide sensor is improved with better lightning. 

If you are using iPhone 11 Pro Max, it is still good enough for your daily usage even though the successor comes with better aperture and LiDAR scanner. The cameras of new iPhone 12 Pro / Pro Max do not convince us enough on the upgrade. Source.

iPhone 12 Pro Max vs Legion Phone Duel vs Legion Phone Pro - Specs Comparison

In this article, we are pitting iPhone 12 Pro Max against two of the latest gaming phone from Lenovo - Legion Phone Pro and Duel. We are comparing against the hardware as well as the overall outlook of them.

Display

In terms of display, the sizing and display types of all three devices are almost the same. The Legion Phones have higher refresh rate at 144Hz but the resolution for iPhone 12 Pro Max is higher. iPhone 12 Pro Max retains the Notch Display but the Legion Phones have full screen display which is more suitable for gaming experience.

Performance

IPhone 12 Pro Max is powered by the latest A14 Bionic processor while Legion Phones are powered by Snapdragon 865+ processor. The A14 Bionic is the first 5nm manufactured processor in the world and Snapdragon is 7nm+. In other words, A14 is the smallest processor to date.

For the RAM, iPhone 12 Pro Max has 6GB while Legion Phones offer three RAM options - 8GB, 128GB and 16GB. Since A14 is self-developed by Apple, the company claims that it is the best processor even only pairs with 6GB of RAM. If you are looking for Android phone, go for highest RAM.

For the storage, all three devices offer same - 128GB, 256GB and 512GB.

On the OS, iPhone is expected to receive software updates up to 4 years while Android manufacturers usually stop providing updates after 2 years. Legion Phones should receive update up until Android 12.

Photography

There is no doubt that iPhone 12 Pro Max is ahead with the LiDAR scanner as well as other camera improvements. Apple claims that Pro Max is for breathtaking camera experience. Since Legion Phones are gaming phones, the camera is only dual-camera setup and do not expect good quality photo.

On the side note, Legion Phones have side pop-up camera that allow gamers to record or live stream while playing games on horizontal.

Battery

There is no information yet on the battery for iPhone 12 Pro Max during press time. However, the battery in the new iPhone should be smaller than the 5,000mAh battery of both Legions. Also, the two gaming phones charge faster than iPhone 12 Pro Max.

On the side note, the 5,000mAh is actually a combine of two 2,500mAh batteries. Hence, users are able to charge both batteries simultaneously on two USB ports in order to achieve 90w fast charging.

Size

Legion Phones are larger, thicker and heavier than the iPhone 12 Pro Max due to the advanced cooling system with two heat pipes as well as Lenovo’s U-Engine dual X-axis vibration motor which promises over 100 types of long vibration patterns and 13 kinds of low-response ones. All these definitely contributing to the size.

Network

Since both are gaming phones, they support 5G network for blazing fast gaming experience to avoid delay. iPhone 12 Pro Max also supports 5G. However, you need to have 5G network in your country, else LTE is the preferred network.

GSMINSIDER’s Pick

Due to the design of Legion Phones, ordinary customer is unlike to purchase them as both are suitable for gamers.

On the other hand, Apple also claims that League of Legends: Wild Rift will be launched on its new iPhone line-up, hence, the 12 Pro Max is definitely a flagship for gaming.

If you are looking for gaming phone with lower budget, Legion Phones are more than sufficient for you. Go for iPhone 12 Pro Max if you have higher budget as the price isn’t cheap at USD 1,099.

iPhone 12 Pro Max vs Vivo iQOO 5 5G vs Vivo iQOO 5 Pro 5G - Specs Comparison

In this article, we are comparing the largest iPhone to-date, iPhone 12 Pro Max and two latest flagships of Vivo – iQOO 5 and iQOO 5 Pro.

Display

In terms of display, iPhone 12 Pro Max has a larger display and the resolution is higher than both Vivo iQOO devices. However, the refresh rate of both iQOO 5 and 5 Pro are higher at 120Hz. The Dot Display looks cleaner than the Notch Display of iPhone 12 Pro Max.

Performance

IPhone 12 Pro Max is powered by the latest A14 Bionic processor while iQOO 5 and 5 Pro are powered by the latest Snapdragon 865 processor. The Snapdragon 865 is the latest flagship from Qualcomm but it is still behind A14 Bionic in terms of performance. The manufacturing process for A14 Bionic is the first 5nm in the world against the 7nm of Snapdragon.

For the RAM, both iQOO devices offer 8GB and 128GB options but Apple offers more storage options for the new iPhone 12 Pro Max. All three devices do not support micro SD storage expansion.

iPhone 12 Pro Max runs on latest version of iOS but iQOO devices are running on Android 10 based iQOO UI and both are expected to receive Android 11 updates in the future. From the software update, Apple usually offers software update for at least four years for its devices and Android devices only receive up to 2 years.

Photography

On the camera, all three devices have triple camera setup on the rear. However, the camera sensors on each of the device are different. In terms of photography performance, iPhone 12 Pro Max is ahead with the LiDAR scanner that enhanced the photo quality. Just remember, higher megapixels do not mean better photo quality.

Battery

For charging speed, iQOO 5 Pro is ahead with 120W charging power instead of 20W of Apple. However, only iPhone 12 Pro Max supports wireless charging.

Outlook

For the size, iPhone 12 Pro Max is thinner but it is also heavier than both iQOO devices. IPhone 12 Pro Max offers in four different colors while iQOO 5 and 5 Pro only available in two colors each.

GSMINSIDER’s Pick

If you are looking for a cheaper phone than iPhone 12 Pro Max, then both iQOO devices are suitable for you because it has good display, good cameras, high RAM, high storage and also 5G.

If budget is not your concern, then iPhone 12 Pro Max is your choice as almost everything of it is ahead of either iQOO 5 or iQOO 5 Pro. 

Oppo A93 Goes Official: A Total of 6 Cameras with AI Support

Chinese brand Oppo has officially launched its latest smartphone in Vietnam – Oppo A93. It is a mid-range smartphone and lets continue to read for the specs, features as well as pricing of it.

Oppo A93 Price and Availability

It had been confirmed that Oppo A93 is coming to Vietnam in this month, October 2020. There are two colors available – black and white. The price has been set at VND 7.49 million.

Oppo A93 Specifications and Features

On the front, Oppo A93 has a 6.43-inches Super AMOLED display with 1080 x 2400 pixels resolution. On the back, it has quad camera setup – 48MP f/1.7 main sensor, 8MP f/2.2 ultra-wide sensor and dual 2MP f/2.4 mono sensors. The front facing camera is a dual camera setup that placed on the top left corner of front display.

Under the hood, Oppo A93 is powered by an 8-core MediaTek Helio P95 processor and PowerVR GM9446 GPU. The RAM memory is 8GB alongside 128GB of storage. Users are able to expand the storage further via micro SD.

Regarding the software, the device runs on ColorOS 7.2 based on Android 10 operating system. Standard connectivity features such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS are available as well. The connectors available on this device are 3.5mm audio jack port for earphone and USB Type-C ports.

The dimensions are measure at 160.14 x 73.77 x 7.48 mm and the device is slightly over 170g, ~164g. The device is compatible with nano-SIM and supports dual-SIM on GSM, 3G and 4G networks. For the battery juice, it contains 4,015mAh non-removable battery. There are two colors to choose from.

Alcatel TCL A2X Goes Official: Budget Smartphone in the USA

American carrier Total Wireless has officially launched its smartphone – Alcatel TCL A2X. It is an entry level smartphone and let’s read more for its specs as well as features.

Alcatel TCL A2X Price and Availability

The device was launched back in August 2020 and for the price for below USD 80, USD 79.99. There is only one color available. If you are interested, head to the Total Wireless store to grab it.

Alcatel TCL A2X Specifications and Availability

On the front, Alcatel TCL A2X, model number A508DL, has a 6.22-inches display with 720 x 1520 pixels resolution. On the back, it has dual-camera setup – 13MP main sensor and 5MP depth sensor. The front-facing camera is a 5MP sensor that placed in middle of water drop notch display.

Under the hood, it is powered by 4-core MediaTek Helio A22 MT6761 processor and IMG PowerVR GE8300 GPU. The RAM memory is 3GB alongside 32GB of internal storage. Storage can be expanded further with a microSD.

Regarding the software, Alcatel TCL A2X is running on Android 10 operating system. Standard connectivity features such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth are equipped for this device. The ports available on this device are 3.5mm audio jack and microUSB port. The battery juice for this device is 3,500mAh, which is built-in.

Last but not least, it is only available in single color of black.

itel S16 Goes Official: Low-end Android Go Smartphone for African market

Chinese brand Itel has officially launched its new smartphone for the African market – itel S16. It is an entry level device and continue to read for its specifications as well as price.

itel S16 Price and Availability

itel S16 is expected to launch in the Asian and African markets for the price of about USD 70. There are three different colors to choose from. Head to your local stores that carry itel brand to check on the availability of this device.

itel S16 Specifications and Features

On the front, itel S16 has a 6.5-inches IPS display with 720 x 1600 pixels resolution. On the back, it has triple camera setup – 8MP main sensor, 2MP macro sensor and 2MP depth sensor. The front facing camera is an 8MP f/2.2 sensor that located on the middle of water-notch display. Apart from the camera bumps, the fingerprint sensor is also embedded on the rear panel.

Under the hood, itel S16 is powered by 4-core Unisoc SC7731E processor and ARM Mali T820 MP1. Just in case you are not familiar with Unisoc, it is actually formerly known as Spreadtrum before merged with RDA Microelectronics in 2018. The RAM memory is 1GB pairs with 16B of storage. The storage can be expanded further with a micro SD up to 32GB.

This low-end smartphone is runs on Android Go Edition that for low end smartphone as Google claims that low end device will not suffer lag. Other features such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and 3.5mm audio jack are equipped in this device too. The dimensions are measure at 166.0 x 75.9 x 8.3 mm. The battery within the device is a decent 4,000mAh non-removable.

Since this is a low-end smartphone, it only compatible with GSM and 3G networks. The colors available are Ice Crystal Blue, Cosmic Shine, and Dazzle Black.

 

LG Q31 Goes Official: Military Grade Entry Level Smartphone

Korean brand LG has officially launched its latest smartphone in Korean market – LG Q31. It is an entry-level smartphone and continue to read for more details about it.

LG Q31 Price and Availability

It is available in the Korean market for the price of KRW 209,000 and only one grey color to choose from. There is no world on the global release of this device.

LG Q31 Specifications and Features

On the front, LG Q31 has a 5.7-inches U-Notch display with HD+ 720 x 1520 pixels resolution. The front facing is in the middle of U-Notch, which is a 5MP camera. On the back, it has dual camera setup – 13MP PDAF sensor and 5MP wide-angle sensor. Since it is an entry level smartphone, the device is without fingerprint sensor but user is able to unlock with face recognition.

Under the hood, the device is powered by 8-core MediaTek Helio P22 MT6762 processor and PowerVR GE8320 GPU. The RAM memory is 3GB alongside 32GB of internal storage. Micro SD up to 2TB can further expand the storage for the user. On the software, the device runs on Android 10 with LG skin on top of it.

Standard connectivity features such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC and GPS are available as well. The device is equipped with micro USB instead of USB Type-C. In this case, the data transfer is slower than the Type-C. LG also mentioned that it is a MIL-STD 810G military grade certified device. For the dimensions, the measurement is 147.9 x 71.0 x 8.7mm and the weight is 145g.

Huawei P Smart 2021 Goes Official in Europe: Mid-ranger for below EUR 250

Chinese brand Huawei has officially launched its latest smartphone in Hungary – Huawei P Smart 2021. It is a mid-range smartphone and continue to read for its specs as well as pricing.

Huawei P Smart 2021 Price and Availability

Huawei P Smart 2021 is available in Hungary for the price of EUR 229 in this month, October 2020. The colors available are Crush Green, Blush Gold and Midnight Black. Do visit the latest Huawei store if you are in getting it in the Central European country.

Huawei P Smart 2021 Specifications and Features

On the front, P Smart 2021 has a 6.67-inches IPS display with FHD+ 1080 x 2400 pixels. On the back, it has quad camera setup – 48MP f/1.8 main sensor, 8MP f/2.4 ultra-wide sensor, 2MP f/2.4 depth sensor and 2MP f/2.4 sensor. Meanwhile, the front-facing camera is an 8MP f/2.4 sensor. The rear panel looks clean and sleek as there is no fingerprint sensor apart from the camera bumps on top left corner.  

Under the hood, P Smart 2021 is powered by 8-core Hisilicon Kirin 710A processor and Mali-G51 MP4 GPU. The RAM memory is 4GB pairs with 128GB of internal storage. It had been confirmed that the device comes with micro SD slot for further storage expansion if the 128GB is insufficient.

Regarding the software, this 4G smartphone runs on EMUI 10.1 based on Android 10. Standard connectivity features such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS are available as well. The connectors available on this device are 3.5mm audio jack port for earphone and USB type-C port.   

Back to the overall size, the dimensions are 165.65 x 76.88 x 9.25 mm. The weight is slightly above 200g at ~206g. The battery is a decent 5,000mAh non-removable and supports 22.5W fast charging. Consumer is able to choose between three different colors - Crush Green, Blush Gold and Midnight Black.

TECNO POVA Goes Official: Specifications, Features And Price

Chinese brand TECNO has officially launched its latest smartphone – TECNO POVA. It is a mid-range smartphone and continue to read for its specs as well as pricing.

TECNO POVA Price and Availability

This device had just been announced by TECNO but there is no wording yet on the availability and pricing of it. According to the marketing strategy of TECNO, it is like to release in the African markets soon. Always check at the local store on the availability of it.

TECNO POVA Specifications and Features

On the front, TECNO POVA has a 6.8-inches IPS display with 720 x 1640 pixels resolution. On the back, it has quad camera setup – 13MP f/1.85 main sensor, 2MP macro sensor, 2MP depth sensor and VGA AI sensor. For the camera on the front, it is an 8MP f/2.0 sensor with punched-hole design. Apart from the camera bumps, the fingerprint sensor is also embedded on the rear panel.

Under the hood, TECNO POVA is powered by 8-core MediaTek Helio G80 processor and Mali-G52 2EEMC2 GPU. The RAM memory is 6GB pairs with 128GB of internal storage. Since this is a mid-ranger, TECNO doesn’t offer any RAM or storage option for consumer to choose from as there is only single model for it.

Regarding the software, this 4G smartphone runs on HiOS 7.0 on top of Android 10. Standard connectivity features such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and GPS can be found on this device a well. The size is measures at 171.23 × 77.57 × 9.4mm. For the power, it is power by a massive 6,000mAh non removable battery and 18W fast charging. Last but not least, the colors available are Magic Blue, Speed Purple, Dazzle Black.

TCL Signa Goes Official: Low-End Smartphone From Verizon

American telco Verizon has officially launched its latest smartphone in the United States – TCL Signa. It is a low-end smartphone and its tie to the American telco for bundle package.

TCL Signa Price and Availability

TCL Signa, model number 5004S, is available in the United States via Verizon since September 2020. The pricing is at a very affordable pricing of USD 79.90. Only one black color available.

TCL Signa Specifications and Features

On the front, TCL Signa has a 5.5-inches IPS display with 720 x 1440 pixels resolution and Dragontrail Glass protection. On the back, it has only single camera – 8MP main sensor while the front-facing camera is a 5MP sensor.

Under the hood, it is powered by Snapdragon 429 SDM429 processor and Adreno 504 GPU. The RAM memory is 2GB alongside 32GB of internal storage. The storage can be expanded further with a microSD up to 256GB as per official website. On the software, the device is running on TCL UI on top of Android 10, which isn’t bad after all as this is a low-end device.

Other connectivity features such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and NFC are equipped for this device. There is no fingerprint sensor for this device, but user is able to utilize the face recognition to lock or unlock device. The dimensions are measured at 5.76” x 2.80” x 0.37”. On the weight, it is 5.64Oz. Last but not least, the device is powered by a 3,000mAh battery.

Sharp AQUOS sense5G SHG03 Goes Official: Coming to Telco Au Soon

Japanese telco au has officially unveiled its latest 5G smartphone – Sharp AQUOS sense5G SHG03. It is a mid-range smartphone with 5G connectivity and let’s take a look at the details of it.  

Sharp AQUOS Sense5G Price and Availability

Sharp AQUOS Sense5G is announced by the local telco au but there is no pricing yet during press time. The telco only confirms that this device is coming in the Spring of next year. Since this is a telco-exclusive device, we are unlikely to see Sharp release this AQUOS series smartphone in the global market.

Sharp AQUOS sense5G SHG03 Specifications and Features

On the front, AQUOS Sense5G has a 5.8-inches water drop notch Sharp IGZO display with FHD+ 1080 x 2280 pixels resolution. On the back, it has triple camera setup – 12MP f/2.0 main sensor, 12MP ultra-wide f/2.4 sensor and 8MP f/2.4 sensor. The front-facing camera is an 8MP f/2.0 sensor that placed in the middle of water drop notch display.

Under the hood, the device is powered by 8-core Snapdragon 690 5G processor and Adreno 619L GPU. The RAM memory is 4GB pairs with 64GB of internal storage, which can be expanded further up to 1TB. Regarding the software, au confirms that the device will preload with Android 11 instead of Android 10 when its release in next year.

Standard connectivity features such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and WiMAX are also equipped for it. The fingerprint sensor is embedded on the home button instead of under the display. Move on to the design, it is IPX5 and IP8X certified for water resistant as well as IP6X dust resistant.

The dimensions are measure at 148.0 × 71.0 × 8.9 mm. The battery power is a decent 4,570mAh battery juice. There are total of three colors for consumer to choose from. 

 

Sharp AQUOS Sense4 Plus Goes Official: Largest AQUOS Smartphone To-Date

Japanese brand Sharp has officially unveiled its latest smartphone – Sharp AQUOS sense4 Plus. It is a mid-range smartphone and let’s look at the details of it.  

Sharp AQUOS Sense4 Plus Price and Availability

Sense4 Plus is the larger sibling of sense4 and also one of the new devices among the Sense series alongside sense5G. There is no news yet on the availability and pricing during press time. It is expected to release in the Japanese market via telcos in coming months.

Sharp AQUOS sense4 Plus Specifications and Features

On the front, AQUOS sense4 Plus has a 6.7-inches IGZO display with 1080 x 2400 pixels resolution. The front facing camera is a dual punched hole camera setup – 8MP f/2.0 sensor and 2MP f/2.5 depth sensor. On the back, it has quad camera setup – 48MP f/1.8 main sensor, 5MP f/2.2 ultra-wide sensor, 2MP f/2.4 macro sensor and 2MP f/2.4 depth sensor. Apart from the camera bumps, the fingerprint sensor is also embedded on the rear panel.

Under the hood, it is powered by 8-core Snapdragon 720G SM7125 processor and Adreno 618 GPU. The RAM memory is 8GB alongside 128GB of internal storage. A micro SD is required for further storage expansion. Regarding the software, it runs on Android 10 OS with Sharp-flavoured UI on top of it.

Standard connectivity features such as Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth and WiMAX are also equipped for it. Move on to the design, it is IPX5 and IP8X certified for water resistant as well as IP6X dust resistant. The dimensions are measure at 166.0 × 78.0 × 8.8 mm. As for the weight, it is slightly below 200g at ~198g for a huge device that almost 7-inches.

For the battery juice, it has a 4,120mAh built in battery. There are three colors available – black, silver and purple.

Sharp AQUOS sense4 Goes Official: Power Saving with IGZO Display

Japanese brand Sharp has officially unveiled its latest smartphone – Sharp AQUOS sense4. It is a mid-range smartphone and let’s look at the details of it.  

Sharp AQUOS Sense4 Price and Availability

Sense4 is smaller than the sense4 Plus as both alongside sense5G are the latest devices of Sense Series from Sharp. There is no news yet on the availability and pricing during press time. It is expected to release in the Japanese market via telcos in coming months.

Sharp AQUOS sense4 Specifications and Features

On the front, AQUOS sense4 has a 5.8-inches IGZO display with 720 x 2280 pixels resolution. The front facing camera is a single 8MP f/2.0 camera that placed in the middle of water drop notch display. On the back, it has triple camera set up – 12MP f/2.0 main sensor, 12MP f/2.4 ultra-wide sensor and 8MP f/2.4 sensor.

Under the hood, it is powered by 8-core Snapdragon 720G SM7125 processor and Adreno 618 GPU. The RAM memory is 4GB alongside 64GB of internal storage. A micro SD is required for further storage expansion. Regarding the software, it runs on Android 10 OS with Sharp-flavoured UI on top of it.

Standard connectivity features such as Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth and WiMAX are also equipped for it. Move on to the design, it is IPX5 and IP8X certified for water resistant as well as IP6X dust resistant. The dimensions are measure at 148.0×71.0× 8.9 mm. As for the weight, it is slightly below 180g at ~176g.  

For the battery, it has a 4,570mAh built-in battery that Sharp claims that will last up to a week. There are three colors available – black, silver and purple.

Sharp AQUOS Zero5G Basic Goes Official in Japan, 5G Device for The Brave

 

Japanese company Sharp has officially launched its latest smartphone in Japan – Sharp AQUOS Zero5G Basic. It is a mid-range smartphone and continue to read for its specifications as well as price.

Sharp AQUOS Zero5G Basic Price and Availability

This smartphone is available in the Japanese market for JPY 65,520 included tax. New promotion is coming soon in next month as the first 5,000 customers will receive a rebate of JPY 5,000 via paypal. If you are getting this device out of Japan, please check on the network compatibility before purchase it.

Sharp AQUOS Zero5G Basic Specifications and Features

On the front, Sharp AQUOS Zero5G Basic has a 6.4-inches display with 1080 x 2340 pixels resolution. On the back, it has triple-camera setup – 48MP f/1.8 main sensor, 13.1MP f/2.4 ultra-wide sensor and 8MP f/2.4 sensor. Meanwhile, the front-facing camera is a 16MP f/20 sensor. Apart from the camera setup, the back panel looks sleek and clean as the fingerprint sensor is located under the display.

Under the hood, AQUOS Zero5G Basic is powered by 8-core Snapdragon 765 5G processor and Adreno 620 GPU. This device is only available in single model – 6GB RAM alongside 64GB of internal storage. If 64GB storage is not sufficient, the device supports further expansion with micro SD up to 1TB. It is not recommend to max up until 1TB because it is slowing down time to time.

Regarding the software, this 5G smartphone runs on customized skin based on Android 10. Standard connectivity features such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS are available as well. The device also has Dolby Atmos feature for better music experience. As modern day features, this device is also IPX5/IPX8 and IP6X certified for water and dust proves.

Back to the overall size, the dimensions are 161 x 75 x 9.0mm. The weight is below 190g at ~182g. The device comes with a non-removable 4,050mAh battery. The colors available are black and grey options.