Apple iPhone 12 Pro: The Ultimate Review

The Apple iPhone 12 Pro is a compelling mix of familiar design language from iPhones 4 and 5 and not-quite-ready-for-showtime 5G and other technologies. Come along for a close look at iPhone 12 Pro, its capabilities, how I use it, its legacy and it's place in the future.
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[@NotReallyRocketScience]

Do you have any questions about iPhone 12 Pro or anything I share in this video?

[@blaalad889]

Do you think the pro max camera will be a noticeable improvement over the regular pro? Ive seen some reviewers compare the regular pro to the xs and didnt see a huge difference. Others compare it to last years pro and show a difference. No idea what to think anymore lol Hoping the 12 pro max will be on another level

[@Abedhero1563]

@@blaalad889 I have the exact same question.

[@amjotsinghbrar]

I have a question. Like I have a iPhone 7 Plus right now should I upgrade to the 12 pro max ?but I think the updates is really minor so do you think should I wait for the 13 pro max. Kindly reply back this is confusing me a lot . Thanks

[@blaalad889]

@@Abedhero1563 To be honest i doubt it. Where iam from the pro max is 100 euro more expensive then the regular pro. Apple use charge this for the bigger display alone. To think they are gonna give us a bigger display , better battery and a much improved camera for only 100 extra is silly. If the camera was much better then Apple would be sure to charge extra for the pro max. This is Apple after all

[@NotReallyRocketScience]

@@blaalad889 Depending on your needs as a photographer, I think the Max will have noticeably different tech. How you use it will be up to you.

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I can’t believe someone with this level of effort and quality put into their videos has so few subscribers. Keep it up! Amazing review :)

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I will. Just getting started. Thanks so much for being part of this with me.

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My thoughts exactly!!

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Best iPhone 12 review yet. Details matter. You must be fantastic at your “day job.”

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Apple needs to hire you immediately to do their marketing! (Another) Great review

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Ha ha, that's very kind. Thanks.

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I have watched probably 20-30 iphone 12 reviews... many from channels with millions of subscribers. I liked your review best! Nice job.

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Thank you.

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Onions were also feverishly cut in my bedroom.

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[@micah2767]

Using the iPhone 12 Pro in late 2022 (December) and have absolutely no complaints. Runs perfectly smooth, battery life is great, and the overall functionality meets exactly what I'm looking for. I'd misunderstood the differences in screen sizes (mostly cause I didn't read the description on Amazon) so it's a step down to a 6.1 inch display instead of a 6.7 inch display. Absolutely no complaints though. Would highly recommend, as this phone will be very good for several years to come at least

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The Apple marketing team is “standing in a corner”, marveling at the work you have done presenting a new iPhone!

[@NotReallyRocketScience]

They do ok. :) Thanks so much for your kind words.

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This video is the reason I’m in love with iPhone 12 Pro Pacific blue.. 😄 and is exactly why I’m waiting for it to be delivered now

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You're the most eloquent reviewer I've came across yet...daaamn

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[@MonsieurGuy]

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[@NotReallyRocketScience]

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[@NotReallyRocketScience]

Well, they do okay... :) Thanks for watching!

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I appreciate you taking a moment to share that with me, thank you!

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[@NotReallyRocketScience]

Thank you Paul, I really appreciate your kind words.

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I didn’t know the new iPhone 12 had 5G. Nobody’s really mentioned it yet.

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Great video as always. Your iPhone set up looks interesting, I’d love to see a ‘what’s on my iPhone’ video. I think I’m going to get the Pro Max in graphite. What do you think of the colour?

[@NotReallyRocketScience]

I love the graphite. I'm not a gold guy, and even the gold looks great this year. Let me know what you decide! Thanks so much for watching.

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[@NotReallyRocketScience]

Thanks for being here and for being on my level. Keep me posted on what you think of the Max, I think you'll love it.

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