2020 has seen the release of no fewer than four iPhone 12 models. The iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini are lower-priced models, while the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max are higher-priced models. Even the cheapest of the four, the iPhone 12 mini, still has quite a heft price tag, costing a minimum of $699. All four phones have different base prices to cater for different budgets, but even so, buying even the least expensive one will set you back by quite a considerable amount of money. So that begs the question: should you buy an iPhone 12?
Why The iPhone 12 Is Worth It
It goes without saying that there are many reasons why the new iPhone 12 smartphones are worth investing in. They’re the most technically advanced and technologically superior iPhones released to date and are designed to offer better camera performance, better power efficiency, a higher standard of graphics and video recording, better durability and other features. There’s also the fact that the phones support 5G, which is much faster and more powerful than 4G in many respects.
Apple is known for its brand loyalty - people have been known to queue outside Apple Stores for days to be one of the first to get their hands on the company’s latest device. Many people see the newest iPhone as a must-have and purchase one simply because they can, not because they necessarily need it. If you’re tempted by the new wave of Apple smartphones, by all means consider purchasing one as they are sophisticated devices that are improvements on previous models. Just don’t rush out and purchase one blindly.
Why You May Want to Reconsider
But having said all that, is it really worth paying all that money for any one of the new iPhone 12 models when you’ve likely got a perfectly good phone already? While the iPhone 12 phones look good on paper, some would argue that they’re not really worth their very expensive cost. Take their 5G support, for example. Having a phone with 5G compatibility might sound great, but the fact of the matter is that 5G isn’t available everywhere just yet. It’s still being rolled out and many people could be waiting till next year or even later before they get it where they live. There’s no point buying a phone specifically for its 5G support if you’ve got no idea when you’ll be able to get onto the network yourself.
You may also want to consider that the iPhone 11 is just over a year old and is still, by all means, a very good phone that’s capable of doing a lot. The standard iPhone 11, as well as its sister handsets the iPhone 11, the Pro iPhone 11 Pro Max and the second-generation iPhone SE, are more than likely going to be supported by Apple for at least a few years and will receive future iOS updates along with all other supported models. Though the iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max models have been official discontinued, they’re still being supported.
Conclusion
The iPhone 12 will no doubt sell in the millions. While each new release from Apple is invariably hyped up, you don’t need to be spending large amounts of money on a new phone every time a new one comes out. The best approach to take is to have a good look at what the different iPhone 12 models have to offer and see if any of them is really worth that very large price tag. If you decide to purchase one, you’ll no doubt come to think of it as a great investment. However, you may have more important things to spend your hard-earned money on, or you may simply prefer not to give in to the hype because you’ve got a phone that does everything you need it to.
