Opinion: Do you really need to buy the iPhone 12? I don’t think it’s made for everyone.
The iPhone 12 has been officially announced, and it’s one of a series of four new iPhones boasting the same numerical value, vying for the space in your pocket. But if you’re in the market for a new Apple handset, you may be better off ignoring the iPhone 12 and it’s siblings altogether and instead picking up 2019’s iPhone 11. While the iPhone 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max have been discontinued thanks to the arrival of the 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max, Apple has deemed the iPhone 11 worthy of at least another year in its stores. That suggests Apple believes it still has something to offer, and I’m inclined to agree. Here’s why the iPhone 11 could be a better buy for you than the new iPhone 12. Kicking off with the easy one. The iPhone 11 is cheaper than the iPhone 12 – ‘wowee John, you’ve really nailed this’, you sarcastically scoff. But, who doesn’t want to save some money? Yes, it’s an obvious fact, but one that’s still worth noting. The iPhone 11 price was reduced with the arrival of the iPhone 12, and the 64GB entry-level model will now set you back $599 / £599 / AU$999. That’s not only cheaper than the iPhone 12 by $200/£200, but also less than the dinky new iPhone 12 mini. And if you need more storage, Apple has reduced the price of the 128GB and 256GB Phone 11 variants too. Kerching! The iPhone 12 has a new design! Sort of. Cast your mind back to 2010 and the launch of the iPhone 4, and suddenly that iPhone 12 looks less new and more… well, old. Okay, so Apple has refined somewhat over the decade and the iPhone 12 boasts slender bezels and super-tough ‘Ceramic Shield’ glass, to name just a couple of improvements. And I’m all for that, but my issue lies with the flat sides from yesteryear.
