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iPhone 12 Pro Max - you in?

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  • Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 9,153 Mod ✭✭✭✭Aquos76


    Luap wrote: »
    Anybody having trouble in getting 5g (Eir)? I have 5g enabled in the settings but still no joy. The only time I notice I have 5g is when I'm on twitter.

    5G from Eir is hit and miss at the best of times to be honest


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,051 ✭✭✭✭L'prof


    Anybody else taking extreme delight in checking the maximum capacity of the battery and seeing it’s still at 100%? :D The phone will be a month old in a few days. How long have I got left??? :(:pac:


  • Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 9,153 Mod ✭✭✭✭Aquos76


    L'prof wrote: »
    Anybody else taking extreme delight in checking the maximum capacity of the battery and seeing it’s still at 100%? :D The phone will be a month old in a few days. How long have I got left??? :(:pac:

    My xs max was at 100% definitely for over 6 months, I’ll be disgusted if my pro max iis not the same at least, especially since there has been many days over the 2 months now that I have it that I didn’t bother charging it as it was on 50% by bed time.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,417 ✭✭✭pad199207


    L'prof wrote: »
    Anybody else taking extreme delight in checking the maximum capacity of the battery and seeing it’s still at 100%? :D The phone will be a month old in a few days. How long have I got left??? :(:pac:

    I’m guilty too :rolleyes:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,051 ✭✭✭✭L'prof


    Aquos76 wrote: »
    My xs max was at 100% definitely for over 6 months, I’ll be disgusted if my pro max iis not the same at least, especially since there has been many days over the 2 months now that I have it that I didn’t bother charging it as it was on 50% by bed time.

    6 months!!! That’s some going. I’m not charging it overnight anymore and I don’t charge it to 100% either. About 30/40 mins on the fast charger a day is loads


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,367 ✭✭✭micks_address


    I’m easily getting two days from the phone. I throw it on wireless charger second night and it’s good to go next day.


  • Administrators Posts: 55,348 Admin ✭✭✭✭✭awec


    How are you finding the size? It looks like it's on the very edge of tolerable, but I have small hands so not sure about it.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,051 ✭✭✭✭L'prof


    awec wrote: »
    How are you finding the size? It looks like it's on the very edge of tolerable, but I have small hands so not sure about it.

    I actually wanted to get the pro but they were out so opted for the pro max. I was worried it would be too big but I’m liking it. I had outgrown my 7, fingers have gotten fatter in the last 4 years :pac: 2 handed use is perfect. 1 handed can be a bit of a struggle sometimes so if you do have small hands maybe have a think about it. The camera is very good, that’s definitely a big factor to consider too


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,367 ✭✭✭micks_address


    L'prof wrote: »
    I actually wanted to get the pro but they were out so opted for the pro max. I was worried it would be too big but I’m liking it. I had outgrown my 7, fingers have gotten fatter in the last 4 years :pac: 2 handed use is perfect. 1 handed can be a bit of a struggle sometimes so if you do have small hands maybe have a think about it. The camera is very good, that’s definitely a big factor to consider too

    I think you adjust to the size. My last night so phones were smaller and I enjoyed them but the extra screen real estate is nice. I find my hands have sort of adjusted to. First couple of days I found the phone heavy and the top of the screen awkward to get to but it’s grand now.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,745 ✭✭✭bigron2109


    I’m getting about a day out of my battery on the iPhone 12 Max. Charged it this time last night and there is about 25% battery left in it. Screen has been on over 7 hours . Is that normal as I see some people are getting 48 hours out of their battery.

    Only got the phone last Friday .


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,367 ✭✭✭micks_address


    bigron2109 wrote: »
    I’m getting about a day out of my battery on the iPhone 12 Max. Charged it this time last night and there is about 25% battery left in it. Screen has been on over 7 hours . Is that normal as I see some people are getting 48 hours out of their battery.

    Only got the phone last Friday .

    You must use it all day? That’s good screen time


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,745 ✭✭✭bigron2109


    You must use it all day? That’s good screen time

    It’s been on and off all day. Saying that I don’t know if that’s updated since the last charge as I don’t feel like I’ve been on it all day as I’ve been minding the kids and haven’t had time. :D


  • Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 9,153 Mod ✭✭✭✭Aquos76


    My 12 pro max was taken off charge at 8.15am and is currently on 60% was plugged in in the car for about 20 mins this afternoon for car play, battery was probably on about 80% and went back up to 88%

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,559 ✭✭✭Leftwaffe


    With heavy, heavy usage I get the day easily. End up with 20% going to bed approximately. Light usage I’d go to bed with 40-50%. On 48%. now and about to conk.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,203 ✭✭✭ablelocks


    I've one on the way, finally. can anyone recommend a case and screen protector? I normally go with caudabe but there'll be a delay if i order from them.

    I'm going to hold off for a while on magsafe accessories, but if anyone has recommendations it would be great to hear them.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,367 ✭✭✭micks_address


    ablelocks wrote: »
    I've one on the way, finally. can anyone recommend a case and screen protector? I normally go with caudabe but there'll be a delay if i order from them.

    I'm going to hold off for a while on magsafe accessories, but if anyone has recommendations it would be great to hear them.

    i bought the apple cobalt leather case for mine. I got a screen protector installed in a local shop in swords. Its pretty good. I also picked up the credit card magsafe wallet off adverts but i don't really use it.. i was worried re the ceramic coating on the screen if it would scratch without a screen protector


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,381 ✭✭✭✭Seve OB


    ablelocks wrote: »
    I've one on the way, finally. can anyone recommend a case and screen protector? I normally go with caudabe but there'll be a delay if i order from them.

    I'm going to hold off for a while on magsafe accessories, but if anyone has recommendations it would be great to hear them.

    good news..... for you or someone else here anyway :D

    I have an iPhone 12 Pro on order. (since 25th November and still haven't got it :( )
    My sister bought me a cover as a Christmas present...... but she got me a Max cover. It is genuine Apple leather cover bought on the Apple website but with Covid she only got it to me yesterday. Apple will not entertain an exchange :(

    I haven't even opened the box, willing to sell it on or swap for either a regular Pro size leather cover or Mag Safe Charger & power adaptor


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,203 ✭✭✭ablelocks


    Seve OB wrote: »
    good news..... for you or someone else here anyway :D

    I have an iPhone 12 Pro on order. (since 25th November and still haven't got it :( )
    My sister bought me a cover as a Christmas present...... but she got me a Max cover. It is genuine Apple leather cover bought on the Apple website but with Covid she only got it to me yesterday. Apple will not entertain an exchange :(

    I haven't even opened the box, willing to sell it on or swap for either a regular Pro size leather cover or Mag Safe Charger & power adaptor

    not for me Seve - i had a look at one yesterday and it's very light for me.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,381 ✭✭✭✭Seve OB


    ablelocks wrote: »
    not for me Seve - i had a look at one yesterday and it's very light for me.

    no probs, i shifted it on adverts


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,188 ✭✭✭Gekko


    Cancelled my 12 Pro Max upgrade...Eir still hadn’t got the phone last week

    I won’t be going anywhere much most of this year to use the camera, plus the Face ID issue with face masks would annoy me if I was out anywhere using it

    So I’m going to wait for the next one and hope it has fingerprint ID back and get that instead


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,553 ✭✭✭skinny90


    I know a friend who supplies the networks

    Pulled the trigger yesterday on the 256gb

    Arrived today :D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,559 ✭✭✭Leftwaffe


    How fast does the 12 pro Mac charge via MagSafe? Thinking of buying the MagSafe charger. Just bored during lockdown and do with a delivery to track.


  • Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 9,153 Mod ✭✭✭✭Aquos76


    Leftwaffe wrote: »
    How fast does the 12 pro Mac charge via MagSafe? Thinking of buying the MagSafe charger. Just bored during lockdown and do with a delivery to track.

    I have it, and if I’m honest I very rarely use it. I find the fast charger does me fine and I don’t really need to top up the battery that much during the day.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26,449 ✭✭✭✭Creamy Goodness


    Leftwaffe wrote: »
    How fast does the 12 pro Mac charge via MagSafe? Thinking of buying the MagSafe charger. Just bored during lockdown and do with a delivery to track.
    As long as you use MagSafe compliant chargers it charges at a rate of 15w. Other wireless chargers will be limited to 7.5w.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,559 ✭✭✭Leftwaffe


    As long as you use MagSafe compliant chargers it charges at a rate of 15w. Other wireless chargers will be limited to 7.5w.

    So you need a MagSafe charging brick too? I’ve a 30w third party changer I got off Amazon.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26,449 ✭✭✭✭Creamy Goodness


    Leftwaffe wrote: »
    So you need a MagSafe charging brick too? I’ve a 30w third party changer I got off Amazon.

    not 100%, but I wouldn't put it past Apple to limit/hobble it this way.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,160 ✭✭✭notahappycamper


    Leftwaffe wrote: »
    So you need a MagSafe charging brick too? I’ve a 30w third party changer I got off Amazon.

    No, I think you’ll be ok. I think as long as it’s 20W you’ll get the fast charging. Test it and see.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,553 ✭✭✭skinny90


    On the topic of charging can I still use the old charger and lightening cables ?
    Will it affect the battery in any way?
    With usbc I’ve a 3rd party plug that’s 18w should it be ok?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,787 ✭✭✭CptMackey


    Have one on the way. First iPhone in a while and if say the biggest I've had.

    Anybody use mous cases ?


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,203 ✭✭✭ablelocks


    ablelocks wrote: »
    I've one on the way, finally. can anyone recommend a case and screen protector? I normally go with caudabe but there'll be a delay if i order from them.

    I'm going to hold off for a while on magsafe accessories, but if anyone has recommendations it would be great to hear them.

    in case it may be of help i got the following

    screen protector
    case
    magsafe stand


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