iPhone 12 Pro Max - you in?

turfthrower · 09-11-2020 2:26pm

I'm guessing they'll go online for us this afternoon, maybe around 5pm? That would be 9am US time in the west coast. Reviewers have apparently had the units since last Monday and have probably got their videos shot and ready to upload.

https://www.imore.com/iphone-12-mini-and-iphone-12-pro-max-reviews-hit-monday-november-9

peteeeed · 09-11-2020 5:14pm

Reviews

https://www.cnet.com/news/apple-iphone-12-pro-max-review-big-phone-energy-outstanding-camera-largest-screen-ever/

https://www.theverge.com/21555901/iphone-12-pro-max-review

https://www.engadget.com/apple-iphone-12-pro-max-review-cameras-battery-price-233156949.html?

https://9to5mac.com/2020/11/09/iphone-12-pro-max-review-roundup/

Aquos76 · 09-11-2020 6:01pm

General consensus is it’s an excellent phone but just that bit to big. As I’m currently an XS max user, I’m hoping it’s not to much bigger tbh.

awec · 09-11-2020 6:07pm

Honestly the reviews are putting me off a bit. The size thing seems like a real issue and in exchange the camera benefits seem negligible.

Aquos76 · 09-11-2020 6:11pm

Not much I can do about it now, mine is due to be delivered on Friday

peteeeed · 09-11-2020 6:21pm

i'm a big lump so the size is music to my ears

FourFourRED · 09-11-2020 6:28pm

awec wrote: »

Honestly the reviews are putting me off a bit. The size thing seems like a real issue and in exchange the camera benefits seem negligible.

The sizes were discussed in the hands on videos release before pre-order day so that shouldn’t come as a surprise. The camera stuff is a bit of a surprise but different reviewers have different takes on it.

A thread worth looking at: https://twitter.com/reckless/status/1325831135675478016?s=12

If you’re not happy with the size you can return within 14 (or possibly 30) days and order the 12 Pro but you’ll have to wait a few more weeks again!

RedLegend · 09-11-2020 6:34pm

Anyone not been charged to their card yet? Mines “preparing for despatch” but my card still hasn’t been charged.

peteeeed · 09-11-2020 6:38pm

RedLegend wrote: »

Anyone not been charged to their card yet? Mines “preparing for despatch” but my card still hasn’t been charged.

My leather case has shipped today and I've not been charged yet

Ozark2020 · 09-11-2020 8:45pm

Paid for (November 6th) 12 pro max in Harvey Norman but was advised will be approx 19th November or shortly after. Was hoping would be this week but not to be it seems.

peteeeed · 10-11-2020 9:44am

got charged for my pro max this morning

RedLegend · 10-11-2020 10:22am

peteeeed wrote: »

got charged for my pro max this morning

Still no charge my end...

IamMetaldave · 10-11-2020 1:15pm

Something funny just happened.. I noticed an error on my delivery address (missing EirCode - even though it's on my Apple account), when I added it in my delivery date shifted forward a day.

This chap has a different view on the camera of the Pro Max compared to others I have seen.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8QYY7rvLwo

Leftwaffe · 10-11-2020 2:08pm

IamMetaldave wrote: »

Something funny just happened.. I noticed an error on my delivery address (missing EirCode - even though it's on my Apple account), when I added it in my delivery date shifted forward a day.

This chap has a different view on the camera of the Pro Max compared to others I have seen.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8QYY7rvLwo

Mine was missing the county info and the Eircode. I called them to make sure they had all the details. Delivery date the same.

peteeeed · 10-11-2020 2:26pm

just got my pro max case delivered by apple , took a pic next to my xs max

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IamMetaldave · 10-11-2020 2:51pm

Redordeadqwwer wrote: »

Mine was missing the county info and the Eircode. I called them to make sure they had all the details. Delivery date the same.

I did it on Apples site, as it was going in I saw a note tht it could delay the delivery and my heart sank.. turned out to be ok, but I guess I’ll know next week if it delivers when it says it will. It’s only a day in the difference so I don’t really mind.

Seve OB · 10-11-2020 4:31pm

I'm going to bite the bullet
what are peoples thoughts on going with either the regular, pro or pro max?
im thinking the pro max might be a bit big.
not sure what the benefit of going with the pro over the regular really is apart from a better camera? i think i read a steel case instead of aluminium, does that make much difference and is there anything else in the difference
what about size? 128gb enough, i take it this is storage for pictures etc? i dont really take a lot of pictures

anyone care to recomend??

FourFourRED · 10-11-2020 4:42pm

Seve OB wrote: »

I'm going to bite the bullet
what are peoples thoughts on going with either the regular, pro or pro max?
im thinking the pro max might be a bit big.
not sure what the benefit of going with the pro over the regular really is apart from a better camera? i think i read a steel case instead of aluminium, does that make much difference and is there anything else in the difference
what about size? 128gb enough, i take it this is storage for pictures etc? i dont really take a lot of pictures

anyone care to recomend??

I went from an iPhone 11 Pro (with the three rear cameras) to the iPhone 12 with the two rear cameras). At times I do miss having that option to press the button for the 2X optical zoom (telephoto lens) when trying to get a closer picture of something far away - that’s the only time I miss it. The regular lens and the ultra wide lens are more than enough for most people. So that’s the camera stuff from my point of view. If you feel you need that third lens, get the Pro.

The aluminium case on frame of the phone allows for two things. The phone is noticeably a lot lighter than a stainless steel (on the pro) and it doesn’t pick up fingerprints. So it’s a cleaner look. The stainless steel shiny gloss finish on the Pro will attract a lot of fingerprints. It will come down to personal preference. I like the matte finish of the blue on the 12. You may prefer a more premium stainless steel.

The storage - are you using an iPhone currently? If so how much storage are you using? Can some of it be free’d up? If you’re using 60GB or more now you would be best served with the Pro starting at 128. If you’re less than that and don’t see yourself needing more in the long term, the 64Gb of the 12 is fine. I use 20GB on mine because my photos are in iCloud and not taking up space on the phone and I stream everything so I don’t need to save media to my phone.

pad199207 · 10-11-2020 5:40pm

FourFourFM wrote: »

I went from an iPhone 11 Pro (with the three rear cameras) to the iPhone 12 with the two rear cameras). At times I do miss having that option to press the button for the 2X optical zoom (telephoto lens) when trying to get a closer picture of something far away - that’s the only time I miss it. The regular lens and the ultra wide lens are more than enough for most people. So that’s the camera stuff from my point of view. If you feel you need that third lens, get the Pro.

The aluminium case on frame of the phone allows for two things. The phone is noticeably a lot lighter than a stainless steel (on the pro) and it doesn’t pick up fingerprints. So it’s a cleaner look. The stainless steel shiny gloss finish on the Pro will attract a lot of fingerprints. It will come down to personal preference. I like the matte finish of the blue on the 12. You may prefer a more premium stainless steel.

The storage - are you using an iPhone currently? If so how much storage are you using? Can some of it be free’d up? If you’re using 60GB or more now you would be best served with the Pro starting at 128. If you’re less than that and don’t see yourself needing more in the long term, the 64Gb of the 12 is fine. I use 20GB on mine because my photos are in iCloud and not taking up space on the phone and I stream everything so I don’t need to save media to my phone.

Any word on the battery life? Especially compared to your 11 Pro?

FourFourRED · 10-11-2020 6:27pm

pad199207 wrote: »

Any word on the battery life? Especially compared to your 11 Pro?

I’m finding the battery life very good but it would be anyway considering it’s a new phone and my 11 Pro was down to 83% maximum capacity.

For most situations it should be slightly worse than a brand new 11 Pro but if you’re coming from a device that’s a few years old where the battery has degraded, it should be a good enough improvement. Honestly with fast charging available it’s not a problem.

RedLegend · 10-11-2020 8:19pm

My Credit Card still hasn’t been charged for a Friday delivery, should I be concerned?

FourFourRED · 10-11-2020 8:54pm

RedLegend wrote: »

My Credit Card still hasn’t been charged for a Friday delivery, should I be concerned?

No

Seve OB · 10-11-2020 8:57pm

Thanks very much fourfour.
Believe it or not I've not had a smart phone in a few years. Tried coming off grid to get a life back. It worked. But it's hard nowadays to live without a smartphone as everything seems to have to pair with one somehow!
Never had an iPhone, was always a top of the range HTC fan.
Well used to Apple though, have Mac's iPods and iPads down through the years.
I think I'll wait and see what the offer is from Vodafone when the come back to me regarding prices of the handsets. Leaning towards the pro. Think the max might be to big......... Does anyone else think that?

Aquos76 · 10-11-2020 9:08pm

RedLegend wrote: »

My Credit Card still hasn’t been charged for a Friday delivery, should I be concerned?

I paid with Revolut and payment changed from pending on Friday to completed on Monday morning. My delivery date is Friday 13th.

FourFourRED · 10-11-2020 9:11pm

@RedLegend, if there was a problem with your payment method, Apple would email you and your order would not have moved to preparing for dispatch. When that happens you will also see it on the order status page.

They have probably already made sure it’s working before changing to that status and will charge properly when it’s shipped and you’ll receive a billing invoice a few days after delivery.

RedLegend · 10-11-2020 10:12pm

FourFourFM wrote: »

@RedLegend, if there was a problem with your payment method, Apple would email you and your order would not have moved to preparing for dispatch. When that happens you will also see it on the order status page.

They have probably already made sure it’s working before changing to that status and will charge properly when it’s shipped and you’ll receive a billing invoice a few days after delivery.

Has just been charged to my card now ðŸ‘ðŸ»

IamMetaldave · 11-11-2020 10:54am

Great camera review of the Pro Max camera.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtJqOQPB2XA

BobbyT28 · 12-11-2020 12:49am

Expecting 12 pro max 128gb on 13/11. Ordered on Launch.

I'll wait for the 59th day to get Applecare to spread out the cost!!

Leftwaffe · 12-11-2020 12:54am

BobbyT28 wrote: »

Expecting 12 pro max 128gb on 13/11. Ordered on Launch.

I'll wait for the 59th day to get Applecare to spread out the cost!!

Im getting the same model, can't wait. What do you mean by the 59th day bit though?

BobbyT28 · 12-11-2020 1:14am

Redordeadqwwer wrote: »

Im getting the same model, can't wait. What do you mean by the 59th day bit though?

YOu have 60days to purchase AppleCare on a new Phone. I always wait until the last day to purchase AppleCare to spread out cost

Seve OB · 12-11-2020 2:06am

what does apple care get you?

BobbyT28 · 12-11-2020 2:13am

Seve OB wrote: »

what does apple care get you?

https://www.apple.com/ie/support/products/iphone/

Have a read for yourself

12-11-2020 2:15am

Seve OB wrote: »

what does apple care get you?

Get love it cover it insurance covers everything including theft and use LOVE10 to get 10% off and of pay yearly you’ll get a free month

Seve OB · 12-11-2020 2:16am

BobbyT28 wrote: »

https://www.apple.com/ie/support/products/iphone/

Have a read for yourself

do you have to buy the phone from apple to qualify or if you get one from vodafone would you be able to get it?

can't find on that link any cost?

12-11-2020 2:23am

Apple said my phone is arriving tomorrow? that can’t be right?

BobbyT28 · 12-11-2020 2:28am

Deleted User wrote: »

Get love it cover it insurance covers everything including theft and use LOVE10 to get 10% off and of pay yearly you’ll get a free month

12 Pro max works out at €128 per year with promo and paying yearly you get a month free. Actually works out better.

FourFourRED · 12-11-2020 9:38am

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Apple said my phone is arriving tomorrow? that can’t be right?

Probably the Pro that you ordered

Leftwaffe · 12-11-2020 10:34am

BobbyT28 wrote: »

12 Pro max works out at €128 per year with promo and paying yearly you get a month free. Actually works out better.

Is this via loveitcoverit?

Creamy Goodness · 12-11-2020 10:37am

Deleted User wrote: »

Apple said my phone is arriving tomorrow? that can’t be right?

did you check at 1am the same time you posted this message? Technically tomorrow is right (i.e. it would be Friday).

12-11-2020 11:25am

Creamy Goodness wrote: »

did you check at 1am the same time you posted this message? Technically tomorrow is right (i.e. it would be Friday).

That’s exactly what happened

Board Walker · 12-11-2020 12:49pm

Just got my upgrade today on vodafone and of course all the Blue pre orders are gone!

I wonder will they get any more in before Christmas?

12-11-2020 1:05pm

Mine has shipped also but doesn’t say who is delivering it oh I’m so excited

peteeeed · 12-11-2020 1:11pm

got my dispatch notification , delivery tomorrow

BobbyT28 · 12-11-2020 2:20pm

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Mine has shipped also but doesn’t say who is delivering it oh I’m so excited

Got mine this morning. Mine if not all will be delivered by UPS

turfthrower · 12-11-2020 2:28pm

Yep, dispatch notice at 12pm. Tracking isn't showing up but pretty sure it's DHL.

Leftwaffe · 12-11-2020 2:36pm

Just got a text from DHL with tracking. County detail missing on shipping address ffs

BorneTobyWilde · 12-11-2020 3:20pm

Why does this phone only have 12mp camera. Phones 10 years ago had more.

Does this mean the photos will only ever look good on the phones small screen. that you could never print them, or view them on big screen

turfthrower · 12-11-2020 3:35pm

Presume all is in order, but I can't get the Apple orders page to open on the web or via the app on my phone. Presumably it's being slammed with traffic.

12-11-2020 3:50pm

BobbyT28 wrote: »

Got mine this morning. Mine if not all will be delivered by UPS

Mine is DHL just got a text pro and pro max coming tomorrow happy days

Board Walker · 12-11-2020 4:33pm

Did more 12 pro's come out after the initial pre order? My upgrade only came today and all the Blue 12 Pro Max are long gone.

iPhone 12 Pro Max - you in?

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