Top 10 features worth exploring on iPhone 12 Pro Max

1. Anti-shake camera on sensor.

While other iPhones use conventional optical image stabilization on the lens, the iPhone 12 Pro Max comes equipped with optical stabilization for the sensor, providing better anti-shake capabilities. Apple says this technology helps iPhone 12 Pro Max users take 2 seconds of night exposure without having to mount the phone on a stand. Photo: The Verge .

2. Take further zoom photos

While the iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 and 12 Pro retain the ability to zoom from the iPhone 11, the iPhone 12 Pro Max version has an upgraded telephoto camera with an aperture of f / 2.2, focal length 65 mm versus f / 2.0, focal length. 52 mm like iPhone 12 Pro. Upgrading on the machine has the ability to zoom up to 5x optical zoom compared to 4x.

3. Take pictures in ProRAW format.

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On older iPhones, users can only capture RAW images if you install a 3rd party camera app. For iPhone 12 Pro Max and 12 Pro, Apple has introduced the ProRAW image format utilizing the Deep Fusion algorithm and Smart. HDR. Combining the flexibility of the RAW format, image parameters selected by Apple can be easily customized and detailed by the user.

4. High resolution FaceTime calling.

Previously, the FaceTime calling feature only supported a maximum resolution of 720p regardless of using Wi-Fi or 4G. On 4 iPhone 12 models, users can FaceTime with up to 1080p resolution when using Wi-Fi or 5G. 

4. Water resistant up to 6 m.

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iPhone 11 has an IP68 rating, which is equivalent to 4 m water resistance for up to 30 minutes. On iPhone 12, although the IP68 name is maintained, the maximum depth that the product can withstand has increased to 6 m in the same time period. Note that Apple does not recommend immersing the phone in water, nor does the warranty cover water damage. 

5. Measure the height of people.

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iPhone 12 Pro Max and 12 Pro are equipped with LiDAR sensors, using a laser beam to record information about the distance, height and width of the surrounding environment. Taking advantage of this sensor, Apple has added a new feature to the Measure app to help measure human height relatively.

6. 5G network connection.

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The iPhone 12 is also the first iPhone line to support 5G. If your carrier and the region have 5G coverage, iPhone 12 users should be able to experience network speeds 100 times faster than 4G (in theory). However, some limitations exist with 5G on the iPhone 12 including battery drain, not being able to turn on 5G when there are 2 SIMs active at the same time. These problems can be fixed by Apple in subsequent software updates.

7. Low light selfie.

If the iPhone 11 only supports night mode / night mode for the rear main camera, iPhone 12 users can use the night mode for the front camera for higher quality selfies.

8. Take low-light portraits.

The iPhone 11 Pro's highly-rated photography features such as portrait and low-light photography have been incorporated on the iPhone 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max. Thanks to LiDAR sensor, users can shoot portraits in low light with better focus and depth measurement. 

9. Shoot low light time-lapse movies.

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Low-light shooting mode on the iPhone 12 is also extended by Apple to feature fast-forward video (time-lapse). Users can place the phone on a tripod and then turn on time-lapse mode, the device will adjust the parameters accordingly. Because the low-light mode on the iPhone 12 applies to the entire camera, users can shoot time-lapse movies with the main camera, super wide-angle camera or telephoto camera at will.

10. MagSafe wireless charger.

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The entire iPhone 12 line is equipped with MagSafe wireless charger with a maximum capacity of 15 W. The highlight of MagSafe is the magnet cluster on the back to help secure the device better and optimize the charging time. Some accessories that support MagSafe are also introduced by Apple such as card wallets, cases .

Kareem Winters

Update 11 November 2020