iphone_comparison
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Updated with results as of October, 2023
iPhone Comparison
Given that I currently have an iPhone SE 2016, and I'm interested in upgrading, what iPhone upgrade options are there and how do they match up?
My Requirements
I'm looking for:
- 128GB phone
- Unlocked
- Refurbished is OK (excellent condition)
Prices are as of 7/23/2023.
Findings
| feature | SE 2016 gen 1 | 12 mini | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|
| display | 4“ | 5.4” | 6.1“ |
| resol | 1136×640×326 | 2340×1080×476 HDR | 2352×1170×460 HDR |
| Contrast | 800:1. | 2,000,000:1 | |
| chip | A9 | A14 | |
| authent | touch ID | Face ID | |
| Cellular | 4G | 5G | |
| waterpr | n/a | IP68 6m 30min | |
| touch | - | haptic. | |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 625 - 1200 nits | |
| sizeHWD” | 4.9×2.3×0.3 | 5.2×2.5×0.3 | 5.8×2.8×0.3 |
| weight | 113g/4oz | 135g/4.8oz | 164g/5.8oz |
| cam | 12MP main | Dual 12MP wide & ultra | |
| cam | f/2.2 5x dig | . main f/1.6 ultra wide f/2.4 | |
| cam | - | night mode | |
| stabilization | - | optical | |
| NFC | yes | yes w/reader | |
| vid play | 13hr | 15hr | 17hr |
| audio play | 50hr | 50hr | 65hr |
| 3.5mmPlug | yes | no | |
| connector | lightning | ||
| charging | USB | USB, MagSafe, Qi | |
| fast chg | - | 50% 30min w/20W adapter | |
| SIM | Nano | Dual SIM, Nano-SIM and eSIM | |
| retail $ | |||
| refurb $ | Blk 317; Blu 319 | Blk 381; Grn 381 | |
| feature | SE 2016 gen 1 | 12 mini | 12 |
Comments
- Face ID uses 3D facial recognition.
- Haptic touch means it's pressure sensitive (push harder has results)
- NFC means Apple Pay possible; w/reader means it can read cards
- If no 3.5mm plug then need to use either lightning connector or Bluetooth to headset
- Several of the phones are not available to purchase new, only option is refurbished.
- I'm using https://backmarket.com for refurbished options.
Conclusion
Based on the balance between price and features, I picked an iPhone 12 Mini purchased refurbished from BackMarket.
iphone_comparison.txt · Last modified: 2023.10.13 12:31 by Steve Isenberg