iPhone 12 Pro

Capture stunning photos and jaw–dropping HDR video with this sturdier, faster, and more intelligent device

- GEORGE CAIRNS

Features A14 Bionic; 128, 256 or 512GB storage; 6.1–inch Super Retina XDR OLED display; Ceramic Shield front; Pro camera system: 12MP ultra–wide, wide and telephoto cameras, LiDAR scanner (rear); 12MP camera (front); Dolby Vision recording (60fps), 6.66 ounces weight

Before I delve into my experience with testing the iPhone 12 Pro, here’s a brief bit of background to put my review in context. I shoot stills and video professionally. Since I acquired an iPhone 11 Pro a year ago my Canon Digital DSLR has been gathering dust. The 11 Pro has enabled me to snap publicity stills of events and share colorful, sharp and noise–free shots to social media — while I’m still at the event! When I used a DSLR to document an activity I’d have to return home and process the raw files on my iMac before I could share the best shots.

The iPhone 11 Pro hasn’t completely replaced my Canon when it comes to shooting video because the DSLR’s lens produces a soft background blur (bokeh) in talking–head interviews that isn’t as achievable with the iPhone. However, the new iPhone 12 Pro’s ability to shoot in 10–bit HDR Dolby Vision narrows the gap between iPhone and DSLR. More on that in due course.