Why Apple Still Sells The iPhone 12

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  • Опубліковано 12 вер 2024
  • While shopping for an iPhone, you may have noticed that Apple still sells the iPhone 12, despite it being almost three years old. Why would they continue to offer this outdated device alongside newer models like the 13 and 14? Well, it has to do with a business practice popularized in the late 70’s called versioning.
    This is where a company will create a product and then offer different versions at various price points. And it’s something Apple has practiced for years.

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  • @XER0GRAVITY
    @XER0GRAVITY Рік тому +3404

    Calling a 3 year old device outdated is seriously a first world problem

    • @GoudLoodje
      @GoudLoodje Рік тому +331

      Fr I got an iPhone 12 literally today. If it’s still fast enough and supports the newest software, what’s the problem?

    • @theoldtechhandheldtinkerer4092
      @theoldtechhandheldtinkerer4092 Рік тому +152

      I was kinda shocked when he said this, especially after just having recommended my Grandma to get one, I'm even still using an iPhone 7 Plus, that's now 7 years old and only recently the battery has started to really show it's wear, but I haven't noticed any performance issues and all apps, at least the ones I use, still work perfectly on it.

    • @sweggemen42069
      @sweggemen42069 Рік тому +89

      @@theoldtechhandheldtinkerer4092 you dont really realize how much slower your old one is until you get a newer phone

    • @XER0GRAVITY
      @XER0GRAVITY Рік тому +28

      @@GoudLoodje I’ve had mine since 2020 and I haven’t experienced any major issues. It’s still a solid buy, but I’d opt for a newer model if you have the money.

    • @martenmusicz
      @martenmusicz Рік тому +8

      Yeah like I’m still using it to this day!

  • @pi3kun
    @pi3kun Рік тому +138

    Calling iPhone 12 "Outdated". Me crying in the corner with my 6s

    • @MK8MasterJunjie
      @MK8MasterJunjie Рік тому +2

      I had a 6S before I finally upgraded to a 12.

    • @yungm1x_012
      @yungm1x_012 Рік тому

      @@MK8MasterJunjieSAME!

    • @SolidArc91
      @SolidArc91 Рік тому

      I went from Xs to 14 pro

    • @Dogappel
      @Dogappel 7 місяців тому

      iPhone 12 will get feature updates till 2028/27 or something, then 3 more years of security updates. And apple support goes all the ways to iPhone 6.

    • @racheILee283
      @racheILee283 7 місяців тому

      Lol i have a iphone 7 plus

  • @somestudent5253
    @somestudent5253 Рік тому +323

    If you are going to buy a higher storage model. Then get a 13 as it starts at 128gb at base

    • @greenmatrix30seven
      @greenmatrix30seven Рік тому +2

      this

    • @CleverMunkey
      @CleverMunkey Рік тому +14

      Yup, 12 with 128gb is similar price with the 13 128gb. LOL

    • @isatntt
      @isatntt Рік тому +6

      @@AppleReviews also new camera sensor compared to the 11 and 12

    • @lemonlime8949
      @lemonlime8949 Рік тому +1

      Exactly why I got it!

    • @harrison777ify2
      @harrison777ify2 Рік тому +3

      @@CleverMunkeyyeah honestly the fact that iPhone 13 starts at 128gb makes buying an iPhone 12 obsolete imo when there’s only a 50 dollars difference between them at that storage. 64 GB is definitely still manageable for some users, but is becoming less and less so.

  • @prathavjuloori7876
    @prathavjuloori7876 Рік тому +161

    Using the 12 since 2 years now, very smooth performance and decent camera. The only cons I can think of is the battery life because my battery health is at 86 percent and speaker gets distorted at full volume

    • @NotScared
      @NotScared Рік тому +5

      I have the same issues, i am at 80 battery health and the battery is the worst part

    • @dailyZork
      @dailyZork Рік тому +3

      Wow, Same here 86% and speaker issue.
      I thought that Speaker problem was just because I dropped my phone several times, it's strange to see other people also having the same problem. Maybe its connected to this model itself.

    • @WilliamWallis
      @WilliamWallis Рік тому +2

      I have a 12 Pro & it's @ 90% battery health. Other than that, no concerns.

    • @Jedidiah_
      @Jedidiah_ Рік тому +3

      My iPhone 12 battery health is at 66% ,but I don’t really feel the battery degradation as compared to when the battery health was at 88%

    • @subyob
      @subyob Рік тому +1

      @@Jedidiah_ hahahah that is a little too much

  • @CJ..13
    @CJ..13 Рік тому +76

    I upgraded from the 12 to 14 this year, there’s a difference but it’s honestly so minimal that it doesn’t matter.

    • @daniel_7173
      @daniel_7173 Рік тому +6

      Good to know, I was thinking of upgrading from my 12 to a 14 but I think I'll wait until the 15 or even the 16 if they're still doing those

    • @mrjuicejunior
      @mrjuicejunior 9 місяців тому

      ​@@daniel_7173unless if you want a cool looking island on top of your screen and a USB C port that you can share with your Android friends, I'd say just wait

    • @hobbygrg-eudaimoniastudio
      @hobbygrg-eudaimoniastudio 8 місяців тому

      I know the situation, i had my iPhone 8 for like 5 years and didn't want to upgrade if it doesn't stop updating iOS.. sadly it happened, but there is a difference on my new phone camera, but still not worth the price

    • @sdfjsd
      @sdfjsd 5 місяців тому

      Why did you upgrade then?

    • @sdfjsd
      @sdfjsd 5 місяців тому

      ​@@hobbygrg-eudaimoniastudio I'm wondering if I get my battery replaced on my iPhone 8 and keep using it for many years to come, maybe I'd be able to break my smartphone addiction because I wouldn't be able to get any apps or browse the web due to the phone's software being old. All I want to do on my phone is text and call. What do you y'all think of this idea?

  • @ggwp638BC
    @ggwp638BC Рік тому +268

    Something that wasn't mentioned: due to European and Brazilian laws (as well as many other countries, although I don't think the US in particular does this), Apple has to supply spares for a few years after release and in some cases even a few years after the last brand new unit was sold (from them to a distributor or store, not the end customer). As such, they basically have to keep producing iphones a few years regardless of whether or not there are brand new models, because they need those parts. And if you have all those parts anyway, why not just slap them together and sell it? That's the logic behind it.

    • @MarekKubi
      @MarekKubi Рік тому +6

      Cant buy 13pro in Europe.

    • @kevinweyrauch4875
      @kevinweyrauch4875 Рік тому +13

      Extra parts is how they invented the SE

    • @doge2317
      @doge2317 Рік тому

      @GGWP nice pfp 😮

    • @oppium7588
      @oppium7588 Рік тому +2

      @@MarekKubi u cant nowhere it’s literally not being sold anymore by apple

    • @JoeShmoe-qz3dy
      @JoeShmoe-qz3dy Рік тому +3

      If I understand correctly, apple also has to honor the IP rating, which is possibly why the device costs more over there? In America, they don’t, because there is no way to actually prove how the IP rating failed. Probably the same with extra parts. If they are going to be forced to create extra parts that may never get used, you can believe they will recoup that loss somewhere.
      Now it’s starting to make sense.

  • @merevial
    @merevial Рік тому +128

    I'm shocked to say, I been running the iPhone 12 since it came out and I'm going to be almost 3 years. Works flawlessly, just need a new battery soon.

    • @Ninjimdo
      @Ninjimdo Рік тому +3

      Same. No desire to upgrade at all. Planning on going until support is dropped. It’s nice knowing I still have a few more years left

    • @nightfall4434
      @nightfall4434 Рік тому +5

      Yeah especially with the base models of the new iPhones being very similar I don’t see the point in getting the base 14. I can see why the base 13 is good to get but there’s absolutely no reason to go for the base 14

    • @ashmakes21
      @ashmakes21 Рік тому +1

      I have 84% battery health should I replace it?

    • @rhcpfan22
      @rhcpfan22 Рік тому +1

      ​@@ashmakes21 I would

    • @Jedidiah_
      @Jedidiah_ Рік тому +2

      @@ashmakes21 mine is at 66% , don’t replace yours 😅 I use the iPhone 12

  • @spaghetti9067
    @spaghetti9067 Рік тому +71

    The 12 is still an EXTREMELY competent and a good model even now

    • @MK8MasterJunjie
      @MK8MasterJunjie Рік тому

      I got one since it’s the first model to support 5G.

    • @sdfjsd
      @sdfjsd 5 місяців тому

      The iPhone 12 is only 3 years old, dude. For an iPhone, that's far from old. We still have people using iPhone 4s and 5s because instead of buying new phones and succumbing to perceived obsolescence, they just replaced the battery on the phone they already have. Apple and third party repair shops do iPhone battery replacements. You should try it. It's better for the environment, and it'll probably be better for your sanity.

  • @mclaren6792
    @mclaren6792 Рік тому +34

    They did the same thing with the 11 and xr. They sell the non pro models, or affordable models for up to three years. They sold the xr till the 13 came out. They sold the 11 till the 14 came out. And they’ll sell the 12 till the 15 comes out.

    • @lexuslfa4739
      @lexuslfa4739 Рік тому

      They always did that since time immemorial. When they sold the 6s they had the 6 and 5s alongside, even when they sold the 7 they had the 6 and 7s on the roaster

  • @Ivan-up7ny
    @Ivan-up7ny Рік тому +266

    - Apple practices a business strategy called versioning, where they offer different versions of a product at various price points.
    - The iPhone 12 is still being sold by Apple, despite being almost three years old, because it allows them to target customers in the budget smartphone market who have a lower budget than the flagship models.
    - By offering the iPhone 12 at a lower price of $600, customers can enjoy features like a larger display, Face ID, and an extra camera lens without having to spend the full price of the newer iPhone 14 ($800).
    - Apple can reduce the price of older models as component costs and production expenses decrease over time, allowing them to capture more customers and maximize revenue.
    - Apple also offers the iPhone SE at $400 for customers with even tighter budgets, providing a more affordable option with some outdated technology but still delivering a true iOS experience.

    • @aleksmeister92
      @aleksmeister92 Рік тому +28

      Did you do this with some AI tool?

    • @oas8671
      @oas8671 Рік тому +19

      @@aleksmeister92 I thought the same😂

    • @aseem7w9
      @aseem7w9 Рік тому +18

      ​@ZaHandleLike putting a Ferrari engine on some cheap car

    • @OscarUnrated
      @OscarUnrated Рік тому

      ok I guess

    • @user-cb2fo8js9i
      @user-cb2fo8js9i Рік тому

      600bucks for a vase model 3 year old device? What are they smoking..

  • @Xenc5
    @Xenc5 Рік тому +51

    The jump between the 11 and 12 was significant! It’s still a great device even in 2013!

  • @jozsefhuszak6311
    @jozsefhuszak6311 Рік тому +18

    Still having an iPhone 12 Pro Max since it was released, battery was replaced recently in a Care Center, and so far not planning to upgrade, i am just happy with the 12 Pro Max so far. It just works, fast, reliable, takes good photos and with the new batter, it lasts long enough between charges.

    • @vojtulee1
      @vojtulee1 Рік тому +2

      It has 60hz though 💀

    • @yosha313
      @yosha313 Рік тому

      @@vojtulee1 not grave

    • @corey7219
      @corey7219 Рік тому +3

      My brother has a 12 pro max and he loves it!

    • @midniteryder_3-16
      @midniteryder_3-16 Рік тому +1

      @@corey7219 as do i…I thought about upgrading 2 14 pro max, but after seeing it during keynote…nah I decided 2 hold off until 15 pro max (will have 2 c during demo if it’s worth it though).

    • @jozsefhuszak6311
      @jozsefhuszak6311 Рік тому

      @@vojtulee1 and? I don’t play much games on the phone, and if I do, 60 fps is still fine. I use it to keep in touch with friends, family members at the other part of the country and for work, like e-mail, some basic doc editing on the go, and for file sharing, listen to music, podcasts, tracking my activity with the help of an Apple Watch Series 5 (yeah not the latest one, because why would I switch if the old still works?) and sometimes for photography. 60 Hz Display is perfectly fine for that. Not everyone games on phones much. I still prefer a PC for gaming. 💁🏻‍♂️

  • @TypicalSatii
    @TypicalSatii Рік тому +94

    13 is a bit more worth it considering you pay just a bit more since the 13 has the same specs as the 14

    • @qedro
      @qedro Рік тому +8

      But 14 is just a few buckets more...

    • @TypicalSatii
      @TypicalSatii Рік тому +9

      @@qedro 13 isn’t different from 14 soo

    • @andrewchen6842
      @andrewchen6842 Рік тому

      @@TypicalSatii Agreed

    • @wierdaarond
      @wierdaarond Рік тому +1

      Uh no they did not actually release the same phone twice in a row

    • @Obedthian-UK
      @Obedthian-UK Рік тому +2

      @@wierdaarond they did

  • @kubbes_48
    @kubbes_48 Рік тому +23

    calling a iPhone 12 outdated is a skill issue in life💀

    • @infernal-toad
      @infernal-toad 2 місяці тому +1

      For me an iphone is only outdated if it’s not supporting the latest OS anymore which the iphone XS and iphone XR still do. And for IOS 18, the iphone 12 is still getting more features than the older models that will support IOS 18.

  • @Harrier20153
    @Harrier20153 Рік тому +28

    I am still using iPhone 12 Pro Max since 2021 until now. There is no issue just on the battery health from 100% and now only 97% for that period. That’s it 🥰

    • @barretim1
      @barretim1 Рік тому +2

      How??? My I’m using my 12 since end of 2022 and it’s 90% now

    • @nq54
      @nq54 Рік тому +1

      @@barretim1 I got mine in the end of 2022 and it's at 98% maybe you're just unlucky lol

    • @nazczescie
      @nazczescie Рік тому +2

      i got mine for half a year now and my battery hasnt lost 1 percent since then. I am really happy and looking forward to use this as long as possible

    • @nq54
      @nq54 Рік тому +2

      @@nazczescie do you charge it properly I couldn’t be bothered to keep it between 20 and 80 %

    • @nazczescie
      @nazczescie Рік тому +2

      @@nq54 im always charging over night so always up to 100%

  • @midoslajufm5451
    @midoslajufm5451 Рік тому +3

    Calling iPhone 12 outdated is a crime . The iPhone 12 has the same display and almost the same processor of the 14 and nearly same camera so what is not first class in it ?

  • @MisterFakeGinger
    @MisterFakeGinger Рік тому +3

    Iv'e had my iPhone 12 Mini for 2 years now and it's going strong! Never have issues with it. Fits in my pocket, center console slot in my car, one hand use. Battery by the end of the day is usually between 20-50%.

  • @masonr3706
    @masonr3706 Рік тому +85

    Outdated? I love my 12. It is definitely not outdated. It literally has 5g. He’s running out of ideas

    • @rishabhthakku5703
      @rishabhthakku5703 Рік тому +9

      It's outdated to be sold after 2 years. We already have 2 new generations.

    • @commentwar4802
      @commentwar4802 Рік тому +3

      It is almost 3 years old and they’re still manufacturing the phone and it’s components so yes, it’s outdated but only for it to be sold as new. In terms of software support it isn’t.

    • @haroldberserker
      @haroldberserker Рік тому

      Haha poor

    • @That_baconhair777
      @That_baconhair777 Рік тому

      @@haroldberserkerKante:#### you

    • @DC-wi9gm
      @DC-wi9gm Рік тому +2

      I also love my 12 mini it's not outdated. It's a gem 💎. Yes I also have 5g and esim. These guy here is out of his freaking mind 😳

  • @superstars6175
    @superstars6175 Рік тому +6

    Bare in mind that there is no difference between the regular 14 and regular 13 in terms of chip specs (both have A15 chips) so therefore the 12 is technically 1 generation old than both of them (iPhone 12 has the A14 chip)

  • @austinbmedia
    @austinbmedia Рік тому +7

    It's not just about the surface-level prices. There are several options to choose from when it comes to iPhones.
    The iPhone SE is the most budget-friendly at $429, while the iPhone 12 is the cheapest version of the flagship model at $599. The iPhone 13 and 13 mini are last year's models, priced similarly to the iPhone 12. Finally, for those looking for the most up-to-date iPhone, there's the iPhone 14 or 14 Plus, which costs $799. And for those who need the best, there's the iPhone 14 Pro at $999 and the iPhone 14 Pro Max at $1,099.
    Keep in mind that these prices don't include trade-in offers, and the cost may vary depending on the color and storage capacity you choose.
    As you mentioned in the video, each model attracts a different market segment, with the iPhone SE catering to the budget-conscious, the iPhone 12 being a popular choice for those who want a flagship experience without breaking the bank, and the Pro and Pro Max models being suitable for those who prioritize the latest features and performance.

  • @KTBTALIBAN
    @KTBTALIBAN Рік тому +31

    iPhone 12 is still good to this day it really worth the value

  • @phil4986
    @phil4986 Рік тому +4

    I still use a iPhone SE with the home button. Works for everything I need. I used the 12 at a job and hated how touchy the screen was. I like the mechanical home button.

    • @UlissC
      @UlissC Рік тому +1

      It’s not mechanical, its haptic simulation makes you think it’s mechanical

  • @bogunt
    @bogunt Рік тому +3

    Outdated ? it's practically the same as the iphone 13 and 14 (only regular 14 not the pro)

  • @asantesamuel13
    @asantesamuel13 Рік тому +3

    Outdated? What planet are you on? It's from 2020 and is the first of the new design to come out. It feels like yesterday it came out.

  • @inenfmk
    @inenfmk Рік тому +4

    For most people, the only difference will be a bigger notch and fewer years of software updates. Otherwise it's no different from 13 and 14 basically.

  • @pgreenx
    @pgreenx Рік тому +5

    How about “why text/iMessages do NOT sync between iPhone and MacBook”?

    • @DJSpinSter2004
      @DJSpinSter2004 Рік тому +2

      They sync up for me, might have something to do with the model of your iPhone and MacBook.
      (Edit:) I found a setting that allows you to sync your messages over iCloud. Look in your Messages preferences. (Messages > Preferences > iMessage > Enable Messages in iCloud)

    • @pgreenx
      @pgreenx Рік тому

      @@DJSpinSter2004 I called apple support and they said it’s not supposed too. Something about people should have the ability to keep them separate if they want to

  • @ZhaoZimingPl
    @ZhaoZimingPl Рік тому +3

    Personally, the iPhone 12 is one of my favourite models!!! Ty Apple for not discontinuing this model!!! 🙏

  • @LachiYT
    @LachiYT 8 місяців тому +2

    iPhone 12 honestly is the best choice you could take. My first iPhone was the 12 and I don’t regret it. I’m not using it anymore because I have now the 14 but there is honestly no big difference between now the newer ones and the „outdated“ iPhone 12

    • @qasimthegamer2005
      @qasimthegamer2005 8 місяців тому

      I ended up getting an iPhone 12 last year. I wanted to buy an 11 because my mum had an 11. But they don’t make them anymore. So I got the 12 and it looks better than the 11

    • @LachiYT
      @LachiYT 8 місяців тому

      @@qasimthegamer2005 that’s a good choice too because the 11 doesn’t have the oled screen like the 12 or the x. I don’t know why they didn’t make the 11 have an oled.

    • @qasimthegamer2005
      @qasimthegamer2005 8 місяців тому

      @@LachiYT same. I watched a review before buying the 12. I get an oled display and 5G. I can also get MagSafe accessories like a MagSafe charger. I’ve been liking the iPhone 12 since I got it. I didn’t get a 13 or a 14 because I wasn’t interested in getting a 13 or a 14. I was interested in a 11 but because they don’t make the 11. I decided to buy a brand new iPhone 12. Thank goodness I didn’t get the 11

  • @PedroFigs
    @PedroFigs Рік тому +2

    I mean no disrespect, but I found it very funny when you said “despite being outdated” about the iPhone 12. It’s such an amazing phone.

    • @automation7295
      @automation7295 Рік тому

      Every phone get outdated over time, usually when they're 7-10 years old.

  • @Electronicmadness123
    @Electronicmadness123 Рік тому +44

    He’s definitely now out of ideas 💀

  • @carlseghers7822
    @carlseghers7822 Рік тому +4

    Important element that you did not mention: the popularity of older models (as opposed to new models with less bling at the same price) is this: somebody carrying an iPhone 12 could have bought it 3 years ago at full price, or yesterday at reduced price, and nobody can tell the difference.. It allows people to maintain a facade..

  • @Thatbluehair
    @Thatbluehair 11 місяців тому +2

    it stopped checked right now

  • @Happiert
    @Happiert Рік тому +4

    RIP iPhone 12, iPhone 15 has eliminated you.

    • @godofdeath8785
      @godofdeath8785 Рік тому +1

      How so lol? What so much differently in 15 iPhone? I see only usb type-c

    • @Happiert
      @Happiert Рік тому +2

      @@godofdeath8785 I mean that the iPhone 12 is no longer being sold on the Apple store

    • @godofdeath8785
      @godofdeath8785 Рік тому +1

      ​@@Happiertah that ye my bad then

  • @borisdg
    @borisdg Рік тому +6

    "Outdated"... come on. It rocks A14. So good.

    • @automation7295
      @automation7295 Рік тому

      You need to accept that all phone get outdated over time, even iPhone X is outdated because it's 6 years old. Everything released in 2017 got outdated it was 6 years ago

    • @greenmatrix30seven
      @greenmatrix30seven Рік тому

      The x is discontinued also

    • @Matt83523
      @Matt83523 Рік тому +1

      @@automation7295 a product is outdated the moment it’s no longer supported , the X still gets the latest OS ( probably until June, however support is still here up until this point), therefore is still supported by apple

    • @borisdg
      @borisdg Рік тому

      @@automation7295 12 is 2 years old.

    • @automation7295
      @automation7295 Рік тому

      @@borisdg Yes, but it will eventually get outdated in few outdated.

  • @luckclumonM3
    @luckclumonM3 Рік тому +2

    They sell the same “ outdated phone “ because you can barely tell the difference?

  • @Jayden-lr2mm
    @Jayden-lr2mm Рік тому +11

    The iPhone 12 is still a good phone as the price is lower than of the 14

  • @danieljustinperezperez4901
    @danieljustinperezperez4901 4 місяці тому +2

    Calling a 4 year old device “old” is seriously a first world problem

  • @aruce9
    @aruce9 Рік тому +1

    I mean the 12 is still relevant. The design is still modern apple still uses phones with the flat edges, and the processor is not much slower than what’s in the 13,13 pro or 14 pro. With iPhones the speeds are plateauing and aren’t seeing huge leaps in performance. I think there will be a time where iPhones won’t really be discontinued from software support for speed. The 7,8,X and 11 are still decently snappy and run fine.

  • @trentenarthur2798
    @trentenarthur2798 Рік тому +7

    still sell? i still have an 11😂

    • @ParadoxFreak
      @ParadoxFreak Рік тому +1

      Ditto, though I feel like I’m being forced to upgrade by either Apple and/or my provider. Trying to hold out for the 15.

    • @homeless9985
      @homeless9985 Рік тому +1

      same its good i physically test every new iphone and see if i really need it, 14 pro max is not worth it. Will buy 15 pro max

  • @oooohuhu
    @oooohuhu Рік тому

    My iPhone 12 is the best iPhone I’ve ever owned. Keeping this baby as long possible, amazing phone.

    • @yandagus4863
      @yandagus4863 Рік тому

      I just want to hearing your thought about the battery life of phone, does the iphone 12 long last battery life even it has smaller mAh than iphone 13 or 14?

  • @itzjustrobo
    @itzjustrobo Рік тому +4

    Honestly, the iphone 12 is one of the best for its value and price. The only annoying thing is that the iphone 12 doesn't have the 120hz screen. Other than that, really good

  • @topcomp1066
    @topcomp1066 Рік тому +5

    Why.. wouldn't they... HOW IS 12 OUTDATED.. Its literally the same phone as iphone 14.

    • @Chucky096
      @Chucky096 Рік тому +1

      I wouldn't say "LITERALLY" though. They're both similar but there are tons of differences you can't ignore.
      * The screen to body ratio
      * The processor chip
      * The chassis material
      * The ram
      * The camera sensors
      * All other things I can't remember...
      There's a reason iphone "12" isn't iphone "14"

    • @619WWEFAN
      @619WWEFAN Рік тому

      I’ve had my iPhone 12 since it was launched in 2020. For the most part it still works pretty well, except for the battery. Even though I got a new battery it still doesn’t last very long, and I heard the newer model last much longer

    • @topcomp1066
      @topcomp1066 Рік тому

      @@Chucky096
      1. Literally the same
      2. Barely any difference
      3. Literally the same
      4. Literally the same
      5. Barely any difference
      Seriously, since Iphone 12, there have been minor differences between the models. Differences that just aren't enough to get anything beyond 12.
      The problem is that Apple has reached a point where there is not much to innovate anymore, at least when it comes to phones.
      And even when there are things many people would love to see on an iphone, apple is just too stubborn to add it.
      (Hell, the only reason why I'd be thinking to upgrade to iphone 15 is USB C, and even that wasn't apple innovating, it was due to the EU)

    • @gmikay
      @gmikay Рік тому

      You just want a new design. That is the only thing you consider as an upgrade. Because the iPhone 12 was hardly an innovation after 11, yet you point out minor differences starting from 12, not X.

  • @ysalvarita
    @ysalvarita Рік тому

    got my iphone12 early january 2021 and until today, it's doing me good. love this phone.

  • @jim_greece
    @jim_greece Рік тому +1

    Still rocking the 11

  • @alvinarakkal2433
    @alvinarakkal2433 Рік тому +1

    The only thing I like about this company is they sell their top device of previous year as cheaper option but other Android companies make a new cheaper device by cost cutting which is annoying

  • @50PullUps
    @50PullUps Рік тому +1

    My iPhone 7 Plus is still working like a dream!

  • @HuseynMemmedov
    @HuseynMemmedov Рік тому +3

    I still use SE 2020 and not gonna change it until another Home button iPhone comes out. (means Forever)

    • @m3gankillerdolldance
      @m3gankillerdolldance Рік тому +2

      After iPhone SE 2020 Apple released iPhone SE 3rd generation with home button in 2022. You can buy that?

    • @HuseynMemmedov
      @HuseynMemmedov Рік тому

      I know it. But by that time, that device’ll be obsolete, if I use my current iPhone for too long until software gets unsupported.

    • @AndyK.1
      @AndyK.1 Рік тому

      Get the SE 2022 while you can. Next one won’t have a button.

  • @shanehall98
    @shanehall98 Рік тому +2

    It sounds very pretentious to say the iPhone 12 is outdated. I don’t even regard the iPhone 5 outdated 90s Nokias that is vintage.

  • @GraysOuttaContext
    @GraysOuttaContext Рік тому

    Love these vids

  • @faisalmuhtaseb6017
    @faisalmuhtaseb6017 Рік тому

    Im watching this on my iphone 12 and i bought this 2 years ago and it’s still an amazing device

  • @blankpaper43
    @blankpaper43 Рік тому +1

    I still have my 12 mini and have for 2 years. I don’t think I’ll switch until about 3-4 more years or unless something happens cause I don’t feel the need for the newest stuff cause it really doesn’t matter its the same phone, apps, etc

  • @TheTriskitty
    @TheTriskitty Рік тому

    The original iPod came out with just 5GB of storage in October 2001. The 10GB model came the following year in March and the 5GB was retained. Apple certainly do versioning, but with the first iPod there was only one model on release day.

  • @classixv
    @classixv Рік тому +1

    sees the title while holding an iphone 12:

  • @didymos32
    @didymos32 Рік тому +1

    best iphone i’ve ever had has been the 12 pro max, despite the battery being at 83% maximum capacity currently this thing does everything and more. the cameras are what blows me away 😊

  • @risannd
    @risannd Рік тому

    In Indonesia they still sell iPhone 11 for $483 in their authorized reseller (we have no Apple store here), for those who even more budget conscious but still want an iPhone.

  • @stormctry
    @stormctry Рік тому +5

    as an iphone user, i like how apple makes the components and software of their products too good they can age so well that they dont need to make a lot of other budget options like android makers do which creates more difficulty for buyers and creates more ewaste which is one of the top things i like abt apple products
    im still using an iphone 7 in 2023 and the overall software support and performance hold up very great even after 6 yrs of continuous use. even if the battery and camera wouldnt hold up that great it still is worth the endless support apple is giving for their old products like this even aging as well as current budget androids which is why i would wait for even few more yrs to buy a new iphone

  • @cinnamorolI.
    @cinnamorolI. 7 місяців тому +1

    it’s not a good thing to say that a product can only last 3 years before being called outdated…

  • @Clodd1
    @Clodd1 Рік тому +2

    “Outdated.” 😂
    Even iPhone X lineup is still good. On daily basis you won’t notice any difference between 12, 13 and 14.
    Capitalism eats people's brains. That’s crazy!

  • @aabderrahmane
    @aabderrahmane Рік тому

    I still have my iPhone 12 and I absolutely love it and have no problem even after 3 years

  • @pandesurya226
    @pandesurya226 Рік тому +1

    Me smiling to my 5 months old iphone 11

  • @aahilmohideen
    @aahilmohideen Рік тому +1

    iPhone 13 mini is also 599 , but other than display size it is better than the iPhone 12 in every way cause it has better cameras ,a better display ,longer software support , comes with twice the storage ,and even a better battery life ,so 13 mini is the best value and the way to go

  • @jackdawson1054
    @jackdawson1054 Рік тому +2

    I love my 12 mini :D

  • @safaeit
    @safaeit Рік тому

    Hey man I'm pretty curious, do you work for Apple?

  • @mr.dude1338
    @mr.dude1338 Рік тому +1

    Idk if y’all know but when the iPhone 13 released they started selling the iPhone 12 and the iPhone 11 and when the 14 came they got rid of the 11 and that’s how it keeps going so when the iPhone 15r releases then the 12 goes away

  • @m3gankillerdolldance
    @m3gankillerdolldance Рік тому +4

    I watched this video on iPhone 14 Pro. Definitely better than iPhone 12.

  • @sethsteener
    @sethsteener Рік тому

    “It’s 3 years old and outdated” yet plenty of people are still using older phones. My dad uses an 8 Plus and I use a XR. They’re both a bit old now, but they still work. Old doesn’t necessarily equal outdated, just means it’s not as good as the newest thing.

  • @techmaster4913
    @techmaster4913 7 місяців тому +1

    This phone isn’t outdated but there’s parts of the phone that are a little dated like the smaller non diagonal cameras because it doesn’t get sensor shift on every later model excluding the 12 pro max and the Battery size is dated at under 3000 mah for this sized phone offering poor battery life compared to the 13 and later
    The 13 and 14 are cheaper now that the 15s are out so it makes more sense to buy like a 13 pro for 500 dollars or a 13 or 13 mini instead of a 12

  • @abhijitswain9455
    @abhijitswain9455 Рік тому +1

    Well $600 budget smartphone is absolutely wrong it belongs on higher midrange phone.

  • @mikailulum2540
    @mikailulum2540 Рік тому +1

    Man we still sell iPhone 11 in here

  • @channingboy6456
    @channingboy6456 Рік тому +1

    I got an iphone 12 last year and I still have it. And the reason they most likely sell it still is because its in the middle of new and old and its moderate and not really old

  • @wokczzgotmotion
    @wokczzgotmotion Рік тому +6

    heres the simple explanation so u dont have to watch the whole video: there basically all the same phone from iPhone 11 and up. ur welcome.

    • @LennyQUMFIF
      @LennyQUMFIF Рік тому

      Nah they're not.
      iPhone 11 and 12 were probably the biggest difference, 13 was just a smaller notch, and 14 a different notch, because screen (besides FPS) and the body of the phone look very similar between the 12, 13 and 14.

  • @ytho3505
    @ytho3505 Рік тому

    It is still a good phone. Of course they still sell it. I don’t even know 3 year old models considered outdated device.

  • @davidareyouhuman
    @davidareyouhuman Рік тому

    I literally saw a lady using an iPhone 6+ at the bus stop the other day. What’s outdated is upgrading every year and calling last years device “outdated”

  • @slapshotjack9806
    @slapshotjack9806 Рік тому +1

    This guy 1 year from now:
    Why does apple like to be apple

  • @sparky6757
    @sparky6757 Рік тому

    Hey, a friend of mine recently got an iPhone 12. Secondhand from a friend of his who decided his phone was outdated and he wanted an upgrade.
    The whole point of getting an older model phone is to save some money, why would anyone spend $600 to get a phone that’ll stop getting software support in 4 years just for the peace of mind that nobody’s done anything wack to it? A refurbished 12 Pro Max 256gb will run you $100 less than a new 12 64gb.

  • @tracyjackson7419
    @tracyjackson7419 9 місяців тому

    There's also another idea behind offering different models at different prices. I forgot the name, but it goes something like this: a customer will look at the cheapest product and considers purchasing. But wait, the next model up is just a bit more, so they consider getting that model. But wait, the next next model is just a bit more than that, so they consider getting that model, and so on. So while there's a $400 difference between the iPhone SE and iPhone 14, it feels less because the consumer will compare the prices between the iPhone SE and the iPhone 12, then the iPhone 12 with the iPhone 14.

  • @elliottdavis-rl1ty
    @elliottdavis-rl1ty Рік тому

    I use the 11 it’s a great phone and i can’t tell much of a difference between it and when I use my friends iPhone 14

  • @beckamsalvatore1422
    @beckamsalvatore1422 Рік тому +1

    Something that isn’t mentioned: iPhone 14 Plus *is* worth it because while for £100 more you get a Pro iPhone… what about personal use: hear me out. I personally wouldn’t consider iPhone 14 Pro because 14 Plus has a bigger screen & more storage £100 more gets you 128GB, a smaller screen & less battery life so I don’t think it’s worth it meanwhile 14 Plus is ✨perfect✨ I hope this helps the few people reading this 😗

  • @Skelig
    @Skelig Рік тому

    My iPhone 12 mini is the first phone I've ever owned where I don't feel like replacing it after two years. Even with the battery life at 82%, I still think I'll get another two years out of it. If you don't need the most up to date hardware (and few people realistically do), the iPhone 12 series is by far the most sensible iPhone to buy right now.

    • @dailyZork
      @dailyZork Рік тому

      Make sure to update your battery once its goes below 75%, It doesn't go all the way to 0. Phone will be useless at around 60%, and I think after I got to 70, it was dropping 1% every day or two.

  • @jonathangoldsmith7832
    @jonathangoldsmith7832 Рік тому +1

    I use a 12 pro max and it doesn’t feel outdated at all

  • @DeanDoesMapping
    @DeanDoesMapping Рік тому

    It’s like in the Apple ad when people upgrade from a 12. The 12?!

  • @matthewdonohue9667
    @matthewdonohue9667 Рік тому

    I own an iPhone 12 and it’s better than my previous 11. Never had battery drain but that’s likely because it is a late Summer 2022 release iPhone 12.

  • @D.D.Vofficial
    @D.D.Vofficial Рік тому +1

    Answer: Apple sells 3 models, the last one (this year the iPhone 12) gets replaced with the second option (this year the iPhone 12 will get replaced by the iPhone 13 and the iPhone 15 will take iPhone 14’s spot)

  • @RealAshPlaysGames
    @RealAshPlaysGames Рік тому +1

    You know what’s annoying? The iPhone 14 is barely an upgrade from the 13 yet it still had a higher price than the 13 at launch, and the 13 price is unchanged even though it is from 2021.

    • @QnjtGWonQNqVsbYyzjx4
      @QnjtGWonQNqVsbYyzjx4 Рік тому

      What they should’ve done is to bring some of the features of 13 Pro like triple lens camera or LiDAR

    • @MasterPrasanjit
      @MasterPrasanjit Рік тому +1

      ⁠@@QnjtGWonQNqVsbYyzjx4 That’ll probably take a solid decade to happen, they’re planning on re-using the same 60Hz display on the iPhone 15 even 💀

  • @binku09
    @binku09 Рік тому +1

    I literally saw an iPhone 11 selling brand new in a store here in India. People do still buy it for some reason instead of clearly superior Android phones in the same price segment.

    • @filbao8113
      @filbao8113 Рік тому

      It's an iPhone lol

    • @aseem7w9
      @aseem7w9 Рік тому

      ​@@filbao8113gotta get that half bitten Apple logo

  • @qasimthegamer2005
    @qasimthegamer2005 Рік тому +1

    i have an iphone 12. i bought it because i wanted a brand new 11 but they don't make them anymore. i didn't want a refurbished one. i wanted a brand new one. i like the iphone without the home button. i like my iphone 12 alot.

    • @yandagus4863
      @yandagus4863 Рік тому

      As a iphone 12 user, what do you think about the battery life of phone? Cause iphone 12 has smaller batt capacity than iphone 13 and 14

    • @qasimthegamer2005
      @qasimthegamer2005 Рік тому +1

      @@yandagus4863 last for maybe 8 hours of youtube. It works pretty good.

  • @greenmatrix30seven
    @greenmatrix30seven Рік тому

    good luck tryna get 1 now. Theres been talks that theyre gonna stop selling the 12 and 11. So only options are refurbished ( which will cost alot to buy) the 13 14 and the se ( 3rd gen)

  • @Valentino_Crespo
    @Valentino_Crespo Рік тому +1

    In simpler terms, it is cost effective.

  • @barandennis.n5025
    @barandennis.n5025 Рік тому +1

    Dude the 12 isn’t outdated. It’s only 3 years old, and outdated mean it’s ten years old.

  • @Undeleted_User
    @Undeleted_User 11 місяців тому +1

    12 literally is the signatre of iphone models

  • @nicolasanelka1907
    @nicolasanelka1907 Рік тому +4

    I’ve been using iPhone 12 for one year. For me it’s simply the best. If you avoid the camera features there is almost not a particular differences between iPhone 12 and 13-14 models… also it’s very lightweight and has a OLED screen. For me it’s the one of the legend of iPhone history like iPhone 4, iPhone 6, iPhone X…

  • @Diaming787
    @Diaming787 Рік тому

    Catch: Software updates support.

  • @arisdr6504
    @arisdr6504 6 місяців тому

    My mom has an iPhone 12 Pro. She got it the Christmas when the recent biggest was the iPhone 13 Pro Max.

    • @arisdr6504
      @arisdr6504 4 місяці тому

      But this iPhone model banned itself in France.

  • @carl527_
    @carl527_ Рік тому +1

    next video: "Why Tim Cook Exists"

  • @thecapone45
    @thecapone45 10 місяців тому +1

    Yo i have an iPhone 11. What’s wrong with the 12??

  • @erikthecraft
    @erikthecraft Рік тому

    normal budget phone: 150$
    budget phone in apple explained: 600$

  • @maple_leaf0
    @maple_leaf0 Рік тому

    This guy will never run out of questions.
    no hate

  • @noobypants1567
    @noobypants1567 Рік тому +1

    Watching this on my iPhone 12

  • @BlendedMozart
    @BlendedMozart Рік тому

    I have an iPhone 12 mini, and I got it for Christmas in 2021 because the 13 didn’t change much on it

  • @beegdonkey5750
    @beegdonkey5750 Рік тому +1

    Real simple, when the 15 comes out they’ll sell the
    15
    14
    13