MKBHD iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro First Impressions

Introduction

• Presenter: MKBHD (Marques Brownlee)
• Focus: iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro
• Notable: Controversial new unboxing experience

Unboxing Experience

• New, smaller iPhone boxes
• Contents of the box:
  • iPhone 12 or iPhone 12 Pro
  • USB-C to Lightning cable
  • Paperwork (half-sized pamphlets)
  • SIM card removal tool
  • Single white sticker
• No wall brick or headphones included

iPhone 12 (Product Red)

• Box is half the volume of previous versions
• Phone immediately visible, face down
• Product looks more peach/coral than red

iPhone 12 Pro

• Similar unboxing experience as iPhone 12
• Black box with blue accents for Pacific Blue model
• Same contents as iPhone 12

Design and Build

• Updated Industrial Design
  • Boxy sides reminiscent of iPad Pro, iPhone 4/5
  • Antenna lines near corners
  • Flat screen
  • Minimal camera bump
• Materials
  • iPhone 12 Pro: Glossy stainless steel sides, satin back
  • iPhone 12: Matte aluminum sides, glossy back
• Weight
  • iPhone 12 Pro: 192 grams (due to stainless steel and an extra camera)
  • iPhone 12: 162 grams
• Colors
  • Product Red on iPhone 12 is less red, more peach/coral

Features

• 5G Compatibility
  • All new iPhones include 5G
  • Extra cutout on the right side for 5G antennas
• Display
  • iPhone 12 has a much better-looking OLED display, similar to Pro models

MagSafe

• Concept
  • Magnets embedded in the wireless charging coil for accessories
  • Uses include chargers, wallets, and cases
  • Recognizes accessories via NFC, displays animation on connection
• Accessories
  • MagSafe Charger: Thin, metal, and plastic puck attached to USB-C cable
  • MagSafe Wallet: Snaps onto the back, aligns with magnets
  • MagSafe Case: Magnetic coils inside case, compatible with other MagSafe accessories
• Functionality
  • Magnets align accessories, but strength is a concern (e.g., car mounts)
  • Wallet attachment can easily come off in pockets
  • Compatible with other Qi wireless charging devices

Conclusion

• First impressions of iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro are positive
  • Design and build quality are praised
  • Concerns about MagSafe magnet strength
• Full review coming soon
• Additional content to follow, especially with new tech releases in 'Tectober'

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