Every year brings a new iPhone line-up and with them, new innovations that make the experience that much better. Whether it’s ground-breaking smartphone camera tech like Cinematic Mode, ever-smarter AI or an all-new, intuitive iOS operating system, the latest iPhones can do things that simply weren’t possible even just a few years ago. So, how does iD Mobile’s current iPhone line-up compare to previous generations?
iPhone SE:
The 2020 iPhone SE is a more entry level offering from Apple among the current range, but nonetheless a great way to get the best of the iPhone experience.
The difference between the SE and the iPhone 6, for instance, is night and day. It’ll offer 5 hours longer battery life and has a higher 12MP camera that captures 4K 60 fps footage. But the biggest development is power. The A13 Bionic chip that powers the iPhone SE performs tasks 4 times faster than the iPhone 6’s A8. That’s a big plus for things like web browsing and opening apps.
Amongst all the hardware advancements, the iPhone SE is compatible with Apple’s latest version of its operating system, iOS 15. Get set for new-look notifications, watching new shows in real-time with friends over Facetime, and incredible privacy protection.
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iPhone 11:
The iPhone 11 may be two years old, but it’s ideal for getting stuck into games and box sets on the go even now. At 6.1-inches, it was pretty much the first iPhone to offer what we consider a ‘big’ screen in today’s smartphone landscape. Inside is a great battery that delivers a whopping 17 hours of video playback on a full charge – long enough for an entire season on Netflix.
Compared to the iPhone 8, released 2 years before, the camera system represents a big step up. Between the two lenses and Apple’s clever AI, the iPhone 11 boasts 2x optical zoom and 5x digital, rich colours with Smart HDR and a bunch of pro-looking portrait effects.
The iPhone 11 also comes packed with up to 256 GB of onboard storage - that’s double the iPhone 8! What will you do with all that extra space?
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iPhone 12:
In 2020, Apple introduced two new ‘firsts’ to the iPhone – a brilliant Super Retina XDR display, and 5G compatibility.
With the power of 5G behind it, iPhone 12 can download movies and apps in moments and open them almost instantly. Stream shows without any buffering, video call your mates on FaceTime lag free – these are things that sets the iPhone 12 apart from its predecessor.
But it’s not just about 5G. The iPhone 12’s A14 Bionic chip is still one of the best performing smartphone chips around, even a year on. It can do trillions of operations at once, so multitasking simply isn’t an issue. That’s great news for shutter speed when you shoot photos on the dual 12MP camera. Capture that moment, exactly when it happens.
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iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Mini:
This year, Apple have taken everything that was great about the iPhone 12 and refined it further in the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Mini. There are similarities like 5G compatibility, design, and screen size (6.1 and 5.4-inche
s respectively), but it’s the tech inside that makes a real difference. We’re talking Apple’s most advanced smartphone processor, exceptional dual camera system and a battery life to match. We’re not kidding – this battery offers an extra feature-length movie’s worth of playback time.
Compared to the iPhone 11, released two years before, the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Mini offer several big tech leaps. The A15 Bionic chip outperforms every processor that came before on things like general performance, graphics, and conserving battery, making the iPhone 13 even more reliable.
The iPhone 13 may have the same screen size as the iPhone 11, but it’s more compact, has narrower borders and a smaller notch. Like the best TVs, it also has an OLED display for those deeper blacks and realistic colours.
Need space? We all use more phone storage than we did just two years ago. That’s why Apple have doubled the minimum storage capacity to 128GB – more than enough for movies, apps, music, podcasts and photos.
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Want to find out more about the iPhone 13? Then check out our more in-depth review of the iPhone 13 range here
iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max:
Make no mistake, the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max are the most powerful Apple phones yet. A combination of the A15 Bionic processor, triple camera system with incredible tricks up its sleeve, and benchmark-breaking battery put these phones up there with the best we’ve seen.
At 6.1 and 6.7-inches respectively, the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max closely follow the shape and design of the iPhone 12 Pro, only this time with a smaller notch and a refresh rate that goes all the way to 120hz. That means super-smooth scrolling and realistic motion in movies and games to you and I.
The real standout with these phones is the cameras. Put simply, they’re dramatically more powerful. The ultra-wide lens has been totally redesigned and can now capture stunning macro photography from just 2 cm away. The same goes for video too, making it a go-to for shooting nature up close. And if nightlife and city skylines are more your thing, you can now go for Night Mode on all three lenses including the telephoto. Getting that shot right first time in low light is no longer a fluke!
Oh, and before we forget, the iPhone 13 Pro also has the biggest storage options ever seen on an iPhone. Starting at a roomy 128GB, you’ve got space for all the files you need. And if you want to download without ever needing to delete anything, ever, the iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max have a desktop pc-like 1TB option. That’s roughly 250 hours of HD movies.
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Want to find out more about the iPhone 13? Then check out our more in-depth review of the iPhone 13 range here
Looking to upgrade?
Ready to upgrade to a brand-new iPhone?
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