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IPhone 11 Pro Max Review

This new iPhone is for those interested in upgrading their digital lives with the best smartphone features. These new phones were revealed in September 2019.  Three things that make these phones outstanding are:

  • Pro Cameras
  • Pro Display
  • Pro Performance

Some of the Features 

  • The cameras are triple lenses
  • A13 Chips
  • The face ID is faster
  • Night Mode
  • A shatter resistant glass
  • An improvement to the water resistance
  • More durable
  • A new dark green colour with matte finish
  • A night mode to enhance low light images
  • Haptic touch replaces the 3D touch
  • Ultra-wideband Support
  • The fastest WIFI and LTE

The iPhone 11 Pro measures at 5.8 inches and the iPhone 11 pro max measures at 6.5 inches. These two phones were designed for users who wants the best smartphones available, thereby calling them the Pro. The two phones have:

  • Super retina XDR OLED display
  • The iPhone pro 11 offers a 2426 x 1124 resolution
  • The iPhone pro 11 max a 2688 x 1242 resolution
  • HDR support at 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio and 800 nits max brightness (1200 for HDR)
  • The ambient lighting in the room is comfortable to the eyes because of the true tone included for matching white balance.
  • The haptic touch that replaces the 3D is supported by the iOS 13 without the pressure sensitivity of the 3D touch.

iPhone 11 Pro Max: Design

The two new phones are like the iPhone XS and XS max, but designed with texture matte finishes. They are available in various colours such as:

  • Gold
  • Space Grey
  • Silver
  • And for the first time, a midnight green

Even though there aren’t many differences between these phones and their X’s counterparts, Apple claimed they were made from the most durable glass ever produced for a smart phone. The improved water resistance (IP68) boast of overall durability. An immersive sound experience is offered through the spatial audio support and Dolby Atmos is also supported.

One of the major differences between these phones and the other phones is the triple lens camera set up. It’s a:

  • 12 – megapixel ultra-wide angle,
  • Wide angle
  • Telephoto cameras

The field of view of this ultra-wide camera is 120 degrees. This produces better landscape shots and tight shots that captures more without any adjustments. The telephoto lens has a larger f/2.0 aperture, this enables it to capture 40 percent lighter in comparison to the iPhone XS. The additional ultra-wide camera supports

  • 2x optical zoom in
  • 2x optical zoom out
  • Digital zoom of up to 10x
  • Dual optical image stabilisation is available for the wide angle and telephoto lenses
  • The true tone flash is brighter

The next generation smart HDR built into the camera intelligently recognise subjects in frames and relight them to give a natural look photo with more details. You’re able to see and capture the area outside the frame with the assistance of the ultra-wide-angle camera, this is due to the camera interface being overhauled.

The new night mode is a new feature for the processing capabilities to capture crisps, clear, bright photos even in poor lighting conditions, it’s like the night side mode found in Google’s devices. You can choose a wide and telephoto framing when in a portrait mode, the wider view is good for portraits of multiple objects.

There will be a new deep fusion feature in the IOS 13.2, this is an advanced learning technique for:

  • Pixel by pixel
  • Processing photos
  • Optimising textures
  • Details
  • Noise

The camera is also perfect for recordings with swapping available, the 4K recording with extended dynamic range is available at 24, 30 or 60fps. You can automatically record videos with subject tracking because of the quick take video mode which allows you to hold down the shutter’s button. The video framing audio is match with the audio zoom to produce a more dynamic sound.

There’s been an upgrade to the front facing true depth camera system with a 12- megapixel camera, this makes the face ID up to 30 percent faster and does work from different angles. The camera supports 120fps slo-mo for the first time, this allows users to capture slo-mo selfies. The true depth also supports next generation smart HDR for more natural looking photos and records 4K video at 60fps.

The phones boast of A13 Bionic 7 – nanometre chip along with a third generation neural engine. This happens to be the fastest chip ever in a smartphone as claimed by Apple with 20 percent faster CPU and GPU than the A12. The CPU delivers more than 1 trillion operations per seconds because of the new machine learning accelerator. The neural engine is faster than ever for real time photo and video analysis.

Battery

There’s been an improvement to the batteries lifespan for different phones over the years and this is at the top of such improvements.

The iPhone 11 Pro offers:

  • 18 hours of video playback
  • About 65 hours of audio playback
  • 11 hours of streamed audio playback

The iPhone 11 Pro max offers:

  • 20 hours of video playback
  • 80 hours of audio playback
  • 12 hours of streamed video playback

An 18w USB – C adapter and a USB – C lighting cables are included for faster charging speed, up to 50 percent can be charged within 30 minutes.

The iPhone 11 Pro max features:

  • Gigabit – glass LTE with intel modems
  • 4 x 4 Mimo
  • LAA speeds up to 1.6Gb/s
  • WIFI support (802.11ax)
  • Bluetooth 5.0
  • Dual sim with eSIM
  • UI ultra-band chip which improves spatial awareness and operates indoor tracking
  • Directionally aware suggestion for air drop will be allowed via the chip in the IOS 13

The iPhone 11 Pro and Max:

  • The OLED display has been replaced with an LCD display
  • There are ranges of colour including lavender and mint green shades
  • A dual lens camera, a similar spec to the one in iPhone 11 pro with A13 chip
  • iPhone 11 Pro is the same size with iPhone XS which measures at 5.8 inches
  • iPhone 11 Pro Max which is the same size as XS Max measures at 6.5 inches
  • The full screen OLED display stretches from edges to edges at the top and bottom with minimum bezels

These phones lack some features such as:

  • Home button
  • Bottom Bezels
  • Touch ID fingerprint sensor

The mute switch and the volume buttons can be found on the left side of the phones while on the right side you will find the power button. The front parts are the same as the XS models, but Apple decided to make changes to the back. A camera bump in the form of a large square shape houses three lenses, these were arranged in a triangle shape plus a flash and a microphone.

YouTube player

The bump was manufactured with the same glass material used for the iPhone. The lenses are easily noticeable because they are bigger than the dual lens in the XS models. The phones are thicker which makes them quite heavy compared to their predecessors most especially because of the triple lens camera system.

The iPhone 11 Pro measures at:

  • 144mm, 71.4 mm wide and 8.1mm thick
  • It weighs 188 grams

The iPhone 11 Pro Max measures at:

  • 158 mm, 77.8mm wide and 8.1 mm thick.
  • It weighs 226 grams

Colours and Finish

The matte finish implemented by Apple resembles a brushed glass.

Durability

They were manufactured from the most durable glass ever used to manufacture a smartphone. This means that it has more resistance to:

  • Scratches
  • Accidental bumps
  • Drops
  • Minor damages

Despite the durability, it’s advisable that adequate care is required to avoid serious damages. The dual exchange process was used to reinforce the glass thereby making it more durable compared to previous models.

IPhone 11 Pro and Max

Water and Dust Resistance

  • IP68 water resistance rating just like the previous models
  • It could survive a depth of up to 4 meters, about 13 feet for about 30 minutes
  • The 6 in the IP68 means resistance to dirt, dust and other particles
  • The 8 in the IP68 means water resistance

The IP68 water resistance rating means being able to resist:

  • Rain
  • Splashes
  • Water exposure

Apple said that persistence water exposure and dust will damage the device.

Spatial Audio and Dolby Atmos

A new feature introduced is the spatial audio feature. Its function is to simulate surround sound to provide an impressive audio encounter. It also supports Dolby Atmos sound.

Display

The phones produce a super retina XDR display, this is the best display in any of the iPhone models as claimed by Apple. This super retina supports:

  • Dolby vision
  • HDR10
  • Wide colour gamut for unparalleled colour accuracy

The higher quality of the display is easily noticeable especially when compared to the LCD display, this was proven with highlights and shadows. White becomes whiter while black becomes darker because everything looks real. An improved in brightness is about 800 nits, normally it was about 625 in other phones.

Phones ambient light sensor are used to adjust the white balance because of True tone which matches the ambient lighting in the room thereby reducing eye strained especially for reading.

  • The iPhone 11 Pro resolution is 2436 x 1125 at 458 ppi
  • The iPhone 11 Pro max resolution is 2688 x 1242 at 458 ppi

The latest display from Apple is 15 percent more powerful and this contributes to the battery life gains in these models. Display mate, the testing and calibration firm testify that the iPhone Pro 11 max has the highest grade ever regarding display. It proclaimed that the iPhone Pro 11 max offers better display performance than any other smartphone.

Haptic Touch

The 3D touch which was invented with the introduction of the iPhone 6 no longer exist as one of the features in 2019 iPhone. They now feature a haptic touch which was introduced when the iPhone XR was produced. The haptic touch is almost the same as the 3D touch in terms of functionality but not pressure sensitive. There are no multiple functions for each press but regarding the haptic touch it’s a long press with haptic feedback.

A13 Bionic Processor

The A13 Bionic chip in these phones is the updated next generation chip which is faster and more efficient than the A12 Bionic chip in the previous generation iPhone and it’s the fastest chip ever used in a smartphone according to Apple. The two performance cores in the A13’s CPU is 20 percent faster and consumes 30 percent less power compare to the A12. The four efficiency cores are up to 20 percent faster and consumes about 40 percent less power.

Neural Engine

The real time photo and video analysis features the A13 chip next generation 8 -Core neural engine. The CPU is six times faster because of the machine learning accelerators which allows it to run faster thereby delivering more than 1 trillion operations per second. Neural engine is up to 20 percent faster and consumes 15 percent less power compared to previous neural engines. Neural engines powers:

  • The camera system
  • Face ID
  • AR apps
  • And more

Ram and Storage Space

A 4GB of RAM available for apps and the IOS system. It’s not clear if the extra RAM meant for the camera is mixed. Further information will reveal if this is true, rumour has it that there’s 4GB RAM in the two devices, but bench marked claimed this is not true. Another rumour claimed there’s 6GB but only time will tell. Storage spaces are available in 64, 256 and 512 GB capacities.

True Depth Camera and Face ID

The phones features include Face ID, the facial recognition biometric authentication system which has been in operation since 2017. The true depth camera system houses the face ID components in the notch at the front of the camera. There’s an updated True Depth camera system with a new hardware. It’s 30 percent faster when unlocking the device, password authentication and purchases. It’s designed to work from wider ranges of angles.

Face ID is used to perform tasks such as:

  • Unlocking the phone
  • Granting access to third party passcode protected apps
  • iTunes Apps purchase confirmation
  • Apple payments authentication

Face ID functions through a set of sensor and camera built into the true depth system.  A Dot projector projects more than 30,000 invisible infrared dots unto the surface of the skin and read by infrared camera to create a 3D facial effect that maps the curves and panes of each unique face. This facial depth map is transpose to the A13 bionic processor and transformed into a mathematical model which the iPhone uses to ensure the owner is the one trying to access the phone.

Face ID functions well in either low light or even in the dark with a built-in floor illuminator because of the infra-red. It ensures there’s always adequate light for facial scan. Face ID works with:

  • Hats
  • Beards
  • Glasses
  • Sunglasses
  • Scarves
  • Make up
  • And all other accessories

If there are changes to your features such as having a longer hair or growing a beard, the face ID has an adjustment features and will continue to unlock your phone with no problems.

Face ID Security and Privacy

The face ID which operates with a detailed 3D facial scan cannot be fooled by a photo mask or other facial imitation. The face ID unlocks with An Attention Aware security features when you look at the phone with your eyes open. It doesn’t work when you’re:

  • Asleep
  • Unconscious
  • Your eyes are closed
  • When you look away from the phone

You’re able to turn off the Attention aware feature especially for those who are unable to focus on the screen. It’s better to have it on for extra security. Face ID displays notifications and messages when you look at the phone, the volume is turn down automatically and the screen is lit. Face ID is encrypted and stored in a secured enclave. No one can access your data. There’s 1 in 1,000,000 of someone tricking the face ID the error rate increase to 1 in 1 in 500,000 with and alternate appearance registered in IOS 13.

Face ID was tricked by identical twins, crafted mask, children but was still secured, therefore there’s nothing to worry about regarding security threats. The true depth camera system comes with a front facing camera which is good for selfies. It was an upgrade from 7 megapixels to 12 megapixels in iPhone XS and supports the next generation smart HDR for better than ever contrast and colour. The updated camera records up to 60 fps video in 4K with an extended range video at 30 fps.

The standard portrait orientation functions with 7 megapixels zoom in but the landscape allows more frame and results in 12 – mega pixels photo. The front camera allows a change from portrait to landscape mode to zoom out automatically to capture more in the frame which is very good for group selfie.

Triple Lens Rear Camera

This is the first phone to boast of a triple lens camera. The three lenses are 12 – mega pixels, details below:

Ultra-wide-Angle Camera

  • 13mm focal length
  • f/2.4 aperture
  • 5 – element lens
  • 120-degree field view

Wide Angle Camera

  • f/1.8 aperture
  • Optical image stabilisation
  • 100 percent focus pixels
  • 12 – megapixel sensor with more light

Telephoto camera

  • 6 – element lens
  • 2 x zoom
  • 40 percent more light compare to previous iPhone
  • f/2.0 aperture

In Conclusion

The Pro models are awesome devices with an outstanding camera equipment that add qualities to photos and video recordings. An improvement to the battery’s life span and a mind blowing chip with a machine learning that enlarges the boundaries of a smartphone.

The new iPhone 11 Pro and Max are for those interested in upgrading their digital lives with the best smartphone features. These new phones were revealed in September 2019.  Three things that makes these phones outstanding are:

  • Pro Cameras
  • Pro Display
  • Pro Performance

Some of the Features

  • The cameras are triple lenses
  • A13 Chips
  • The face ID is faster
  • Night Mode
  • A shatter resistance glass
  • An improvement to the water resistance
  • More durable
  • A new dark green colour with matte finish
  • A night mode to enhance lowlight images
  • Haptic touch replaces the 3D touch
  • Ultra-wideband Support
  • The fastest WIFI and LTE

The iPhone 11 Pro measures at 5.8 inches and the iPhone 11 pro max measures at 6.5 inches. These two phones were designed for users who wants the best smartphones available thereby calling them the Pro. The two phones have:

  • Super retina XDR OLED display
  • The iPhone pro 11 offers a 2426 x 1124 resolution
  • The iPhone pro 11 max a 2688 x 1242 resolution
  • HDR support at 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio and 800 nit’s max brightness (1200 for HDR)
  • The ambient lighting in the room is comfortable to the eyes because of the true tone included for matching white balance.
  • The haptic touch that replaces the 3D is support by the iOS 13 without the pressure sensitivity of the 3D touch.

Design

The two new phones are like the iPhone XS and XS max but designed with texture matte finishes. They are available in various colours such as:

  • Gold
  • Space Grey
  • Silver
  • And for the first time a midnight green

Even though there aren’t much differences between these phones and their X’s counterparts, Apple claimed they were made from the most durable glass ever produced for a smart phone. The improved water resistance (IP68) boast of overall durability. An immersive sound experience is offered through the spatial audio support and Dolby Atmos is also supported.

One of the major differences between these phones and the other phones is the triple lens camera set up. It’s a:

  • 12 – megapixel ultra-wide angle,
  • Wide angle
  • Telephoto cameras

The field of view of this ultra-wide camera is 120 degrees. This produces better landscape shots and tight shots that captures more without any adjustments. The telephoto lens has a larger f/2.0 aperture, this enables it to capture 40 percent lighter in comparison to the iPhone XS. The additional ultra-wide camera supports

  • 2x optical zoom in
  • 2x optical zoom out
  • Digital zoom of up to 10x
  • Dual optical image stabilisation is available for the wide angle and telephoto lenses
  • The true tone flash is brighter

The next generation smart HDR built into the camera intelligently recognise subjects in frames and relight them to give a natural look photo with more details. You’re able to see and capture the area outside the frame with the assistance of the ultra-wide-angle camera, this is due to the camera interface being overhauled.

The new night mode is a new feature for the processing capabilities to capture crisps, clear, bright photos even in poor lighting conditions, it’s like the night side mode found in Google’s devices. You can choose a wide and telephoto framing when in a portrait mode, the wider view is good for portraits of multiple objects.

There will be a new deep fusion feature in the IOS 13.2, this is an advanced learning technique for:

  • Pixel by pixel
  • Processing photos
  • Optimising textures
  • Details
  • Noise

The camera is also perfect for recordings with swapping available, the 4K recording with extended dynamic range is available at 24, 30 or 60fps. You can automatically record videos with subject tracking because of the quick take video mode which allows you to hold down the shutter’s button. The video framing audio is match with the audio zoom to produce a more dynamic sound.

There’s been an upgrade to the front facing true depth camera system with a 12- megapixel camera, this makes the face ID up to 30 percent faster and does work from different angles. The camera supports 120fps slo-mo for the first time, this allows users to capture slo-mo selfies. The true depth also supports next generation smart HDR for more natural looking photos and records 4K video at 60fps.

The phones boast of A13 Bionic 7 – nanometre chip along with a third generation neural engine. This happens to be the fastest chip ever in a smartphone as claimed by Apple with 20 percent faster CPU and GPU than the A12. The CPU delivers more than 1 trillion operations per seconds because of the new machine learning accelerator. The neural engine is faster than ever for real time photo and video analysis.

Battery

There’s been an improvement to the batteries lifespan for different phones over the years and this is at the top of such improvements.

The iPhone 11 Pro offers:

  • 18 hours of video playback
  • About 65 hours of audio playback
  • 11 hours of streamed audio playback

The iPhone 11 Pro max offers:

  • 20 hours of video playback
  • 80 hours of audio playback
  • 12 hours of streamed video playback

An 18w USB – C adapter and a USB – C lighting cables are included for faster charging speed, up to 50 percent can be charged within 30 minutes.

The iPhone 11 Pro max features:

  • Gigabit – glass LTE with intel modems
  • 4 x 4 Mimo
  • LAA speeds up to 1.6Gb/s
  • WIFI support (802.11ax)
  • Bluetooth 5.0
  • Dual sim with eSIM
  • UI ultra-band chip which improves spatial awareness and operates indoor tracking
  • Directionally aware suggestion for air drop will be allowed via the chip in the IOS 13

The iPhone 11:

  • The OLED display has been replaced with an LCD display
  • There are ranges of colour including lavender and mint green shades
  • A dual lens camera, a similar spec to the one in iPhone 11 pro with A13 chip
  • iPhone 11 Pro is the same size with iPhone XS which measures at 5.8 inches
  • iPhone 11 Pro Max which is the same size as XS Max measures at 6.5 inches
  • The full screen OLED display stretches from edges to edges at the top and bottom with minimum bezels

These phones lack some features such as:

  • Home button
  • Bottom Bezels
  • Touch ID fingerprint sensor

The mute switch and the volume buttons can be found on the left side of the phones while on the right side you will find the power button. The front parts are the same as the XS models, but Apple decided to make changes to the back. A camera bump in the form of a large square shape houses three lenses, these were arranged in a triangle shape plus a flash and a microphone.

The bump was manufactured with the same glass material used for the iPhone. The lenses are easily noticeable because they are bigger than the dual lens in the XS models. The phones are thicker which makes them quite heavy compared to their predecessors most especially because of the triple lens camera system.

The iPhone 11 Pro measures at:

  • 144mm, 71.4 mm wide and 8.1mm thick
  • It weighs 188 grams

The iPhone 11 Pro Max measures at:

  • 158 mm, 77.8mm wide and 8.1 mm thick.
  • It weighs 226 grams

Colours and Finish

The matte finish implemented by Apple resembles a brushed glass.

Durability

They were manufactured from the most durable glass ever used to manufacture a smartphone. This means that it has more resistance to:

  • Scratches
  • Accidental bumps
  • Drops
  • Minor damages

Despite the durability, it’s advisable that adequate care is required to avoid serious damages. The dual exchange process was used to reinforce the glass thereby making it more durable compared to previous models.

Water and Dust Resistance

  • IP68 water resistance rating just like the previous models
  • It could survive a depth of up to 4 meters, about 13 feet for about 30 minutes
  • The 6 in the IP68 means resistance to dirt, dust and other particles
  • The 8 in the IP68 means water resistance

The IP68 water resistance rating means being able to resist:

  • Rain
  • Splashes
  • Water exposure

Apple said that persistence water exposure and dust will damage the device.

Spatial Audio and Dolby Atmos

A new feature introduced is the spatial audio feature. Its function is to simulate surround sound to provide an impressive audio encounter. It also supports Dolby Atmos sound.

Display

The phones produce a super retina XDR display, this is the best display in any of the iPhone models as claimed by Apple. This super retina supports:

  • Dolby vision
  • HDR10
  • Wide colour gamut for unparalleled colour accuracy

The higher quality of the display is easily noticeable especially when compared to the LCD display, this was proven with highlights and shadows. White becomes whiter while black becomes darker because everything looks real. An improved in brightness is about 800 nits, normally it was about 625 in other phones.

YouTube player

Phones ambient light sensor are used to adjust the white balance because of True tone which matches the ambient lighting in the room thereby reducing eye strained especially for reading.

  • The iPhone 11 Pro resolution is 2436 x 1125 at 458 ppi
  • The iPhone 11 Pro max resolution is 2688 x 1242 at 458 ppi

The latest display from Apple is 15 percent more powerful and this contributes to the battery life gains in these models. Display mate, the testing and calibration firm testify that the iPhone Pro 11 max has the highest grade ever regarding display. It proclaimed that the iPhone Pro 11 max offers better display performance than any other smartphone.

Haptic Touch

The 3D touch which was invented with the introduction of the iPhone 6 no longer exist as one of the features in 2019 iPhone. They now feature a haptic touch which was introduced when the iPhone XR was produced. The haptic touch is almost the same as the 3D touch in terms of functionality but not pressure sensitive. There are no multiple functions for each press but regarding the haptic touch it’s a long press with haptic feedback.

A13 Bionic Processor

The A13 Bionic chip in these phones is the updated next generation chip which is faster and more efficient than the A12 Bionic chip in the previous generation iPhone and it’s the fastest chip ever used in a smartphone according to Apple. The two performance cores in the A13’s CPU is 20 percent faster and consumes 30 percent less power compare to the A12. The four efficiency cores are up to 20 percent faster and consumes about 40 percent less power.

Neural Engine

The real time photo and video analysis features the A13 chip next generation 8 -Core neural engine. The CPU is six times faster because of the machine learning accelerators which allows it to run faster thereby delivering more than 1 trillion operations per second. Neural engine is up to 20 percent faster and consumes 15 percent less power compared to previous neural engines. Neural engines powers:

  • The camera system
  • Face ID
  • AR apps
  • And more

Ram and Storage Space

A 4GB of RAM available for apps and the IOS system. It’s not clear if the extra RAM meant for the camera is mixed. Further information will reveal if this is true, rumour has it that there’s 4GB RAM in the two devices, but bench marked claimed this is not true. Another rumour claimed there’s 6GB but only time will tell. Storage spaces are available in 64, 256 and 512 GB capacities.

True Depth Camera and Face ID

The phones features include Face ID, the facial recognition biometric authentication system which has been in operation since 2017. The true depth camera system houses the face ID components in the notch at the front of the camera. There’s an updated True Depth camera system with a new hardware. It’s 30 percent faster when unlocking the device, password authentication and purchases. It’s designed to work from wider ranges of angles.

Face ID is used to perform tasks such as:

  • Unlocking the phone
  • Granting access to third party passcode protected apps
  • iTunes Apps purchase confirmation
  • Apple payments authentication

Face ID functions through a set of sensor and camera built into the true depth system.  A Dot projector projects more than 30,000 invisible infrared dots unto the surface of the skin and read by infrared camera to create a 3D facial effect that maps the curves and panes of each unique face. This facial depth map is transpose to the A13 bionic processor and transformed into a mathematical model which the iPhone uses to ensure the owner is the one trying to access the phone.

Face ID functions well in either low light or even in the dark with a built-in floor illuminator because of the infra-red. It ensures there’s always adequate light for facial scan. Face ID works with:

  • Hats
  • Beards
  • Glasses
  • Sunglasses
  • Scarves
  • Make up
  • And all other accessories

If there are changes to your features such as having a longer hair or growing a beard, the face ID has an adjustment features and will continue to unlock your phone with no problems.

Face ID Security and Privacy

The face ID which operates with a detailed 3D facial scan cannot be fooled by a photo mask or other facial imitation. The face ID unlocks with An Attention Aware security features when you look at the phone with your eyes open. It doesn’t work when you’re:

  • Asleep
  • Unconscious
  • Your eyes are closed
  • When you look away from the phone

You’re able to turn off the Attention aware feature especially for those who are unable to focus on the screen. It’s better to have it on for extra security. Face ID displays notifications and messages when you look at the phone, the volume is turn down automatically and the screen is lit. Face ID is encrypted and stored in a secured enclave. No one can access your data. There’s 1 in 1,000,000 of someone tricking the face ID the error rate increase to 1 in 1 in 500,000 with and alternate appearance registered in IOS 13.

Face ID was tricked by identical twins, crafted mask, children but was still secured, therefore there’s nothing to worry about regarding security threats. The true depth camera system comes with a front facing camera which is good for selfies. It was an upgrade from 7 megapixels to 12 megapixels in iPhone XS and supports the next generation smart HDR for better than ever contrast and colour. The updated camera records up to 60 fps video in 4K with an extended range video at 30 fps.

The standard portrait orientation functions with 7 megapixels zoom in but the landscape allows more frame and results in 12 – mega pixels photo. The front camera allows a change from portrait to landscape mode to zoom out automatically to capture more in the frame which is very good for group selfie.

Triple Lens Rear Camera

This is the first phone to boast of a triple lens camera. The three lenses are 12 – mega pixels, details below:

Ultra-wide-Angle Camera

  • 13mm focal length
  • f/2.4 aperture
  • 5 – element lens
  • 120-degree field view

Wide Angle Camera

  • f/1.8 aperture
  • Optical image stabilisation
  • 100 percent focus pixels
  • 12 – megapixel sensor with more light

Telephoto camera

  • 6 – element lens
  • 2 x zoom
  • 40 percent more light compare to previous iPhone
  • f/2.0 aperture

In Conclusion

The Pro models are awesome devices with an outstanding camera equipment that add qualities to photos and video recordings. An improvement to the battery’s life span and a mind blowing chip with a machine learning that enlarges the boundaries of a smartphone.

This cutting edge device provides the benefit of effortless high performance and comfort, thanks to an outstanding innovation. The secret behind this stunning device is the amazing design which provides much functionality with effortless power. The device offers an amazing feeling of comfort and control.

 

 

 

 

 

iPhone 11 Review – A Complete Guide

iPhone 11 Review

The iPhone 11 was exposed to the world on the 10th of September 2019. It boasts of powerful features like the other iPhones.

Features 

  • A dual lens camera
  • New Colours
  • Improved durability
  • A 13 chip is faster
  • Ultra-wide lenses
  • Night mode
  • Dolby Atmos
  • 1” Liquid retina display
  • The glass is more durable
  • 1 – inch LCD display
  • 1792 x 828 resolution at 326 ppi1400:1 contrast ratio
  • The nits maximum brightness is 625

The true tone adjusts the white balance to suit the ambient lighting and wide colour. The iPhone doesn’t come with the 3D touch just like the iPhone XR, but it uses the haptic touch which is supported by iOS 13. It lacks the pressure sensitivity of the 3D touch.

Design

It was carved out of a glass body that comes in six different colours.

  • White
  • Black
  • Yellow
  • Red
  • Purple
  • Green

iPhone 11 Review

The last two are the new colours introduced. The phone is almost the same as the XR. Apple claims it was carved out of the most durable glass ever in a smartphone. The durable glass comes with an improved water resistance (IP68) for more durability. The spatial audio offers an immersive sound experience and supports Dolby atmos.

  • A precision machine 7000 series aluminium frame wrap around a glass
  • 1-inch display
  • Edge to edge display with slim bezels
  • No home buttons
  • OLED display instead of LCD
  • Thicker bezels than the pro models
  • It measures at 150.9mm tall, 75.7 mm wide and 8.3mm thick
  • Weighs at 6.84 ounces

The back comes with a new design most especially due to the new dual camera system. There’s a new square shape camera bump that flows into the rest of the device. The rear lenses protrude slightly from the back because the elements are thicker than the body of the phone. The logo can be found in the middle of the device something popular among previous phones.

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The Glass is more durable

Apple is saying this is the most durable glass ever for any smartphone in other words a high level of resistance to accidents. It’s advisable to have a protector because it’s still a glass prone to breakages, both glasses at the front and the back uses a “dual ion – exchange process” for durability.

Water and Dust Resistance

The rate is IP68 water resistance, this is up from IP67 in the iPhone XR. It’ll survive up to two metres (6.5 feet) and about 30 minutes submersion in water. The IP68 water resistance means the phone can withstand splashes, rain and moderate accidental exposure. Intentional water exposure must be avoided at all cost. Liquid damage to IOS devices is not covered by Apple’s warranty.

Display – iPhone 11 Review

  • LCD display called “Liquid retina HD” display
  • The measurement is 6.1 inches
  • The feature is 1792 x 828 resolution at 326 pixels per inch
  • LCD instead of OLED but most advanced LCD
  • Activate with a single tap
  • Touch ID button replaced with a swipe-based gesture system
  • True tone for matching white balance for the ambient lighting
  • 14:00:1 contrast ratio

Haptic Touch

A new haptic touch option replaced the 3D touch feature. Haptic touch is like 3D and has the same functionality. There is no multiple function for each press therefore not pressure sensitive. Haptic touch is a long press with haptic feedback.

Camera

  • A new dual lens far better than the single lens
  • Wide angle capture
  • Ultra-wide angle of up to 120-degree field of view
  • It captures four times more scene
  • Great for landscape photos
  • The right camera for architectural images
  • Excellent for tight shots

Both cameras function to:

  • Enable portrait mode for people
  • Pets
  • Objects
  • And more

This is an upgrade from iPhone XR which only allows personal shots in portrait mode. One of the improvements to the interface is the new experience that allows you to see and capture areas outside the frame using ultra-wide mode if you wish. It supports 2 x optical zoom out and digital zoom out of up to 5x. A new night mode was added which was designed to engage the phone’s processing capabilities. The new wide camera sensor captures crisps clear photos even in poor lighting. The night mode feature is like the night sight mode found in Google pixel devices.

Smart HDR

It captures natural looking more beautiful images with improved highlighted and shadow detail because of its machine learning features. A deep feature fusion was introduced which uses advanced machine learning techniques for pixel – by – pixel processing of:

  • Photos
  • Texture optimisation
  • Details
  • Noise

In a nutshell this phone offers an improved photographic capability over the XR. The 4K video recording is available with an extended dynamic range at 24, 30, or 60fps. You can use both cameras for video recording and using live swapping with a simple tap. Videos can be automatically recorded with a quick take video mode by holding down the button in the camera app with subject tracking and audio zoom features which matches audio to video framing for more dynamic sound.

The front facing camera is a new 12 – mega pixel camera which is 30 percent faster for face ID and works from various angles. It supports 120fps slo – mo video for the first time and supports next generation smart HDR for natural looks and records 4K videos at 60fps. A13 Bionic 7 – nanometre chip is installed along with a third-generation neural engine. This bionic as claimed by Apple is the smartest chip in a smartphone at 20 percent faster CPU and GPU compared to the A12. The CPU deliver more than 1 trillion operations per seconds with the aid of the new machine learning accelerators. The neural engine is faster than ever for real time photo and video analysis.

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True Depth Camera and Face ID

Face ID is a biometric authentication system introduced in 2017 and it’s enabled by the true depth camera system. There’s an improvement to the true depth camera system’s hardware which makes it faster and able to work from a wider range of angles. It’s quicker and more efficient.

Face ID can be use for the following:

  • Unlock your phone
  • Access to third party passcode protected apps
  • To confirm purchases from iTunes and app store
  • To authenticate Apple, pay payments

The face ID functions through a set of sensors and camera called true depth camera system. A facial scan is created by projecting a dot projector of more than 30,000 invisible infrared dots onto your face which are then read by the camera.

The map of the face is relayed to the bionic processor and transformed into mathematical mode to ensure you’re the one trying to access the phone. Face ID uses infra-red which is the reason it works perfectly in low lighting conditions and even in the dark. The built-in illuminator ensures there’s always adequate light for a facial scan. Face ID works with:

  • Hats
  • Beards
  • Glasses
  • Sunglasses
  • Scarves
  • Make up
  • And other accessories

You might decide to alter you look by growing some beards or hair growth, Face ID will detect minor facial changes over time and adjust and keep unlocking your phone.

Rear Camera

The upgraded dual lens camera system is the major new feature in the Phone. It includes:

  • F/1, 8 6 – element
  • 12 Mega pixel wide – angle lens
  • 26mm focal length
  • F/2.4 5 – element

The new ultra-wide angle is a perfect fit if you’re trying to get a landscape or architecture shot or fit more in the frame close up. This is possible because of the 120 degree field of view due to an app interface that display the whole field was included.

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Portrait Mode

The camera was designed without a photo lens but still able to take portrait mode using other camera lenses. The two cameras in sync will create portrait mode photos by focusing on the photo with a blurred background which is similar to the effect you get with a DSLR. There are improvements to portrait mode because it works with:

  • People
  • Pets
  • Food
  • Other objects

Portrait Lighting

It support portrait lighting thereby the light effect of an image can be shifted using software. The feature has more lighting mode including:

  • Natural
  • Studio
  • Contour
  • Stage
  • Stage Mono
  • High – key Mono

Night Mode

The large sensor with 100 percent focus pixel that enables low light capabilities as night mode. This was designed to capture brighter pictures especially in low lighting environments. It’ similar to the Google’s night shift mode which brightens the picture with the aid of a software. The night mode comes up automatically in low lighting conditions without using a flash. The camera will take multiple images while the lens is steady with the optical image stabilisation.

Other Camera Features:

  • A 36 percent brighter true tone flash
  • 63 megapixel panoramas
  • Wide Colour capture
  • Live photos supports
  • Advanced red eye correction
  • Burst mode

A deep fusion feature will be introduced at some point. This will be a new image processing system which uses A13 bionic and neural engine. Deep fusion will be operated by an advanced learning machine techniques to do:

  • Pixel by pixel
  • Photo processing
  • Texture optimisation
  • Details
  • Noise in each part of the image

Deep fusion is to improve indoors photos taken in poor lighting conditions. It activates automatically based on the lens and the level of light in the room instead of something you enabled manually.

Video Capabilities

The wide angle and ultra-wide angle lenses works perfectly in video mode. You also have the option to toggle between them with a tap when filming. The phone shoots 4K video at 60 frames per seconds. The camera captures four times scenes for better shots. It supports extended dynamic range when capturing video and the optical image stabilisation activates for video shots using the standard wide angle camera.

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The audio zoom feature will match the audio to the video framing which produces a better sound when filming.

Quick Take

You’re able to record by holding down the shutter when in a photo mode with a new feature called quick mode. You’re able to capture a moment just switching from standard camera mode to video mode. When you activate the quick take while shooting outdoor the A13 bionic is able to use machine learning to track a moving subject automatically.

Face ID Security and Privacy

The 3D detail facial scan will prevent Face ID from being deceived by a photo mask or other facial imitation. Face ID will only unlock your phone when you look in your phone’s direction with your eyes open because of the “Attention Aware” security feature. Face ID is non-functional when:

  • Asleep
  • Eyes are closed
  • When you’re unconscious
  • When you look away from the phone

Battery Life – iPhone 11 Review

The battery lasts longer for at least an hour compared to the one in iPhone XR. It will last up to 17 hours for video playback and up to 10 hours of video stream playback and 65 hours of audio playback. It’s not as powerful as the battery in the iPhone Pro max, fast charging is available and comes with a standard 5W charger although faster charging requires extra equipment. The phone features:

  • Gigabit – class LTE
  • 2 X 2 MIMO and LAA
  • WI – FI 6 Support (802.11ax with 2×2 MIMO
  • Bluetooth 5.0 Dual sim with eSIM
  • U1 Ultra-wideband design chip which improves spatial awareness for better indoor tracking
  • The chip allows directional aware suggestion in IOS 13.1 for air drop which allows you to drop files for someone whilst you point your phone at the person.
  • Capacities are 64, 128 and 256GB

 

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A13 Bionic

The best chip for any smartphone, a proclamation from Apple. The CPU two performance cores are 20 percent faster and 30 percent less power consumption compared to the A12. The four-core efficiency are up to 20 percent faster and uses up to 40 percent less power.

The A13 chip is used to align images for movement correction, blur areas are automatically eliminated and sharper images are fused. Contrast is adjusted, the colours are fines tuned, and excess noise are eliminated. There are enhancement to the details to create a final image with crisper and brighter pictures.

Neural Engine

The A13 chip is the next generation 8 – core neural engine and Apple says is the best for real time photo and video analysis. The CPU runs up to six times faster because it’s powered by machine learning accelerator thereby delivering more than 1 trillion operations per seconds. The engine is up to 20 percent faster and 15 percent less power than its predecessor.

Neural engine powers the:

  • Camera system
  • Face ID
  • AR apps
  • And more

In Conclusion – iPhone 11 Review

The new dual camera system will produce beautiful photos with extras. You will be operating a phone with one of the fastest chip ever in a smartphone. You can do more all day with the super battery and charge less. The highest quality videos will linger in your memory for a very long time.

This cutting edge device provides the benefit of effortless high performance and comfort, thanks to an outstanding innovation. The secret behind this stunning device is the amazing design which provides much functionality with effortless power. The device offers an amazing feeling of comfort and control.

 

 

 

 

Revealing the Enhanced iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 plus

Revealing iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 plus

●        Camera improvements.

●        New glossy black colour.

●        Better battery life.

●        Faster processor.

●        No headphone jacks.

●        Improved water resistance.

They were launched on the 16th of September 2016. A special edition which comes with a red colour was launched on the 21st of March 2017.

iPhone 7 vs iPhone 7 plus – Features

●        Stereo sound

●        They are like the iPhone 6 models.

●        Upgraded to A10 fusion processor.

●        iPhone plus has a dual camera lens.

●        Capacitive haptic home button.

As stated, they look like the 6 models:

●        Dimensions are the same, 4.7 and 5.5 – inch screen sizes.

Changes and improvements to internal changes:

●        For a sleeker look the antenna bands no longer span across the back.

●        Introduction of new colours alongside silver, gold and rose.

●        New jet black with high gloss enclosure.

●        Body was regenerated to be IP67 and water resistance to combat splashes, rain and brief immersion in the water.

●        No home button which was replaced by pressure sensitive button.

●        Display is 25 percent brighter.

●        Supports wide colour gamut for richer, true to life colours.

●        The A10 fusion processor is 40 percent faster than iPhone 6.

●        It has two high performance cores for system intensive task.

●        Two high efficiency cores that operates at 1/5 the power to reserve battery.

●        Two additional battery life for additional hours.

●        Headphones are Bluetooth enabled.

●         Lighting earpods.

●        3.5 mm to lighting adapter.

●        Wireless air pods to ease transition.

A new addition is the stereo speakers located at the top and the bottom. A major improvement is the overhaul of the camera. It has a 28mm 12- megapixel camera with optical image stabilization, a wider f/1.8 aperture 6 – element lens, a wide colour capture, a new Apple image signalling processor, this all results in:

●        Brighter

●        Sharper.

●        More detailed photo in low light environments.

The 7 plus comes with all the features in 7 plus 28mm wide angled lens. It has a second 56mm telephoto lens for dual use that enables better optical zoom. The portrait mode uses two lenses because it includes a new shallow depth that draws out the portrait object while the background is blurred.

The phones come with a new four – LED flash which is 50 percent brighter and stronger with a 7 – megapixel upgraded face time HD camera. A new sensor technology and an auto image stabilisation for better selfies and clearer face time calls. Apple was generous with storage capacity with minimum 32, 128 and 256B.

iPhone 7 vs iPhone 7 plus – Design

●        The iPhone 7 It measures at 138mm tall, 67.1 mm wide and 7.1 mm thick.

●        The iPhone 7 plus is 158.2mm tall, 77,9 mm wide and 7.3 mm thick.

These two phones are lighter than their previous counterparts. There are few visual differences between 6 and 7 the headphone jack at the bottom was replaced by a second set of speaker’s holes that are cosmetics. A microphone outlet has replaced the first hole on the left side of the device, the rest was designed to match the right side of the phone.

BLACK AND JET BLACK COLOUR OPTIONS

These two new colours were introduced with these models with a pristine, mirror like surface. The shinning jet black colour is achieved through a unique dye bath and anodization process. The finishing is an eye catching and Apple warned that it’s prone to “micro abrasions” and advised you keep it safe in a case, if you’re worried about scratches.

RED COLOUR OPTION

A new colourful introduction which features a deep red aluminium body with white from bezels. This news shade is to harmonise the unity between Apple and the RED charity that help with AIDS research. A portion of sales will be donated to the global fund.

WATER RESISTANCE

It’s protected with new seals and adhesive techniques from inside out compare to the iPhone 6 models. This makes it more water and dust resistance, the rating is IP67 which means it’s entirely dust proof and able to withstand1 1 metre of water for up to 30 minutes. It’s protected from splashes and submersion, but not a licence to swim with the phone.

It will survive immersion in various liquids ranges from coke to hot coffee to seawater, it has even been tested to see how well it does in deep water. These are no excuses to be careless with your device.

iPhone 7 vs iPhone 7 plus –DISPLAY

●        25 percent brighter that iPhone 6.

●        Look brighter and cleaner outside.

●        Uses cinema standard wide colour gamut and end to end colour management for more vivid saturated colour.

●        Resolution display for iPhone 7 1134 x 750 (326 ppi)

●        Screen size for 7 is 4.7 inches

●        Resolution display for 7 plus 1920 x 1080 (401 ppi)

●        Screen size for 7 plus is 5.5 inches

The 7 models achieve:

●        Best colour accuracy.

●        Peak brightness.

●        Better contrast light.

●        Highest contrast ratio of any IPS LCD display.

●        Lowest screen reflection.

3D TOUCH

An integral part of the display built into one of the display layers. The touch is an expanded multi touch feature that helps the device to measure different levels of pressure in addition to:

●        Taps

●        Swipes

●        Pinches

3D touch functions with IOS 9 and IOS 10 which allows shortcut gesture called a peek and a pop both in the home screen and IOS apps. The peek is enabled with a light press and deeper press enables a pop. There are unique swipe gesture to command menus and take action while using the peaks.

iPhone 7 vs iPhone 7 plus – THE HOME BUTTON

The home button was renamed a solid-state button perhaps because it was no longer a physical button. If you press it, you get a haptic feedback from the Taptic engine to mimic a button press, this is like the trackpad on some of the MacBook’s.

You don’t feel that normal sensation when the actual button is pressed but a haptic vibration that informs you that actions like unlocking the phone’s screen or making a payment with Apple pay is successful. You have the option of choosing the haptic level of feedback ranging from light to power with a setting in the middle.

The home button is capacitive therefore requires skin contact or the right kind of capacitive gloves to press or else your touch will not be registered compared to earlier devices designed with physical touch.

THE TAPTIC ENGINE

Taptic engine was a software that was introduced with the invention of the iPhone 6 models and the 7 models was also redesigned and updated by this software. The software is more responsive and works with wider ranges of frequencies. Its use for home buttons to notification vibrations and can be programmed by a third party for the first time. Third party applications offer new feelings and experiences.

TOUCH ID

The password was replaced by a touch ID fingerprint sensor and offers additional security for things like Apple pay and still located on the home button despite the redesigned. Second generation touch ID was built in to the 7 model and is much quicker compared to its predecessor.

THE A10 FUSION PROCESSOR

The launching of an iPhone means new improvements and better performance, the iPhone 7 came with some impressive features for the ultimate performance. The A10 fusion comes with a four core CPU that has a combination of power and efficiency in a unique fashion. It’s thin and was carved out of TSMC’s 16nm FinFET + process.

Two performance core was built into the A10 fusion processor and are 40 percent faster compare to the A9 chip in the iPhone 6s and twice as fast as the A8 chip in the iPhone 6.

IN CONLCUSION

Despite being an old model, the iPhone 7 and 7 plus is still in demand and still a good device for people who are not all that crazy by the latest technology but still desire to have something classy and affordable. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

This cutting edge device provides the benefit of effortless high performance and comfort, thanks to an outstanding innovation. The secret behind this stunning device is the amazing design which provides much functionality with effortless power. The device offers an amazing feeling of comfort and control.

The Truth Behind iPhone 8 vs iPhone 8 plus

IPHONE 8 AND IPHONE 8 PLUS

These specs of phones represented a giant leap regarding the iPhone models. It was introduced on the 12Th Of September 2017. Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO said these two devices are an improvement to everything iPhone with revamped internals and a new design. I’ve written articles about the iPhone x models and the improvements to the x models are far better than iPhone 8 and 8 plus.

This model of the iPhone sits between the previous iPhone 7 models and the iPhone x models. There’s nothing much about the overall designs compared to previous generations, but comes with a new glass body in a matching aluminium frame.

IPHONE 8 VS IPHONE 8 PLUS – FEATURES:

  • Wireless charging via glass body
  • The A11 processor is faster
  • The cameras were upgraded from previous models
  • It comes with true tone display
  • 7- and 5.5-inch LCD display
  • Better speakers
  • Touch ID home button
  • The top and bottom displays thick bezels
  • Three colours of silver, space grey and gold
  • Most durable glass
  • IP67 water and dust resistance
  • The speakers are 25 percent louder with deeper bass
  • It’s a 4.7-inch display for iPhone 8
  • And 5.5-inch display for 8 plus
  • It adapts easily to colour temperature
  • 3D touch
  • Supports P3 wide colour support
  • Six cores A11 bionic chip

These models of iPhones come with two performance cores, which are 25 percent faster compare to the A10 fusion chip built into the iPhones and four efficiency core that are 70 percent faster. The six cores can all be harnessed at once because of a second-generation performance controller, which means better speed when handling multi – threaded workloads.

The previous generation GPU is not as fast compare to the designed 3 – Core GPU, which is 30 percent faster and the two cores of the neural engine makes the machine learning task quicker. The cameras were greatly improved with better sensors which allows 83 percent light into the wide angled camera. The image signal processor was also upgraded built into A11 which produces better low light performance plus faster autofocus and new pixel processing techniques requires for sharpness pixel texture. Added also are:

  • Deeper pixels
  • Colour filter for noise reduction
  • Great colour saturation
  • Wider dynamic ranges of colour

A dual lens camera set up with both f/2.8 telephoto lens and a f/1.8 wide angle lens into iPhone 8 plus camera with upgraded sensor and a wider angled lens. Optical image stabilisation can be found in iPhone 8.

There was an upgrade to portrait lighting effect to improve lighting on an image to mimic studio lighting techniques. Image signal processor and Apple – designed video encoder was upgraded to enable faster video frame rates and real time image and motion analysis. It supports 4K video at 60 frames per seconds and 1080p slow motion video.

Accurate motion tracking is enabled because the cameras were calibrated for AR and an updated gyroscope and accelerometer. The A11 bionic offers world tracking and scenes while the GPU renders realistic graphics and the image signal processor offers real time lighting estimation.

IPHONE 8 VS IPHONE 8 PLUS – DESIGN

The two models look like its predecessor models. Both models boast of 4.7- and 5.5-inch displays with thick bezels both at the top and bottom. The front camera, speakers and sensors are located at the top of the camera. At the bottom you’ll find the home button with a taptic engine to mimic a button press. Touch ID was also built into the home button.

Even though it looks like the iPhone 7 models’ big sister, it has a distinguishing feature boasting of the most durable glass ever. This is an advantage over the iPhone 7 models, the rich depth, colour of the iPhone 8 was as a result of a seven-layer ink process which adds colour to the glass. An oleophobic coat wipes away smudges and fingerprints easily.

A stainless-steel internal frame holds the glass shell and display together. An aerospace grade 7000 series aluminium gives the phones a seamless look. Adequate signal is provided via nearly invisible antenna lines that cuts through the aluminium frame. The durable glass wrapped around a stainless-steel frame means it’s prone to being smashed to pieces if drops on a concrete floor. These phones did not pass the drop test, not even when tested from a waist level.

A mute and switch button can be found on the left-hand side and the right side houses the sleep/wake button. There are lighting ports and speakers’ holes at the bottom and no headphone jack, but Bluetooth enabled. In the case of size, they are slightly bigger than the 7 models, but are not noticeable unless through proper examination.

The iPhone 8 measures:

  • 4mm tall by 67.3mm wide and 7.3mm thick

The iPhone 7 measures:

  • 8mm tall by 67.1mm wide and 7.1mm thick

The iPhone 8 Plus measures:

  • 4mm tall by 78.1mm wide and 7.5mm thick

The iPhone 7 Plus measures:

  • 2mm tall by 77.9mm wide and7.3mm thick

The iPhone 8 plus boast of a wider dual lens rear camera which is arranged in a horizontal orientation. The iPhone 8 features a single lens protruding camera. The red edition was introduced with the 8 models with a bright red glass back shell and a dark front panel, even though the red edition was introduced in the 7 model but with a white front panel.

WATER REISTANCE

They are both water and dust resistance, it has a water/dust resistance rating of IP67 which means they are dust proof and can withstand 1 metre of water (3.3 feet) of up to half an hour. Deliberate water exposure must be avoided at all cost even though the phones can withstand splashes, rainfall and limited water exposure.

TOUCH ID

It seems that based on Apple’s research they discover that there are dedicated customers who are much interested in the touch ID functionality. This probably explains why they still have the touch ID functionality for customers who are not ready to give up the finger-based authentication in favour of a new facial recognition that was introduced in the iPhone X series.

This touch ID is known as the second-generation touch ID which is fast and accurate. It serves as a biometric authentication method:

  • To unlock the phone.
  • To confirm iTunes purchases.
  • To open passcode.
  • To protect apps.
  • To confirm Apple, pay payments.

IPHONE 8 VS IPHONE 8 PLUS – DISPLAY

The iPhone 8 features:

  • 7-inch display.
  • Resolution of 1334 by 750.
  • 326 pixels per inch.
  • 1400:1 contrast ratio.

The iPhone 8 Plus features:

  • 5-inch display.
  • 1920 by 1080 resolutions.
  • 401 pixels per inch.
  • 13:00:1 contrast ratio.

The two phones support:

  • P3 wide colour which produces rich true to life colours.
  • 625 cd/m2 maximum brightness.

TRUE TONE

True tone was first introduced in the IPAD pro and can be found also in the iPhone 8 models. Its function is to detect light in the room with the aid of an ambient light sensor. It adjusts the colour temperature and intensity to match the light for a better viewing experience. True tone aims to make the iPhone display paper like to provide reading comfort and less eye strain.

A11 BIONIC PROCESSOR

Apple boasted of this being the best chip ever in a smart phone. A six feature six core CPU:

  • Two high performance cores.
  • Four high efficiency cores.

The two A11 cores in the 8 models are 25 percent faster compare to the A10 chip in the 7 models. The four high efficiency cores are 70 percent faster. A result of 70 percent performance for multi-threaded workflow is achievable because all four cores can be harnessed at the same time with a second-generation performance controller.

The A11 chip performs far better because it includes a three GPU, which is 30 percent faster than the GPU in the A10 chip. It comes with a better graphic performance, a M11 motion co-processor is also embedded that captures motion-based data ranging from:

  • Compass
  • Accelerometer
  • Gyroscope to power fitness capabilities
  • Augmented reality experiences

The machine learning task is designed to process through the two efficiency cores, which makes up the neural engine.

IPHONE 8 VS IPHONE 8 PLUS – RAM

  • The iPhone 8 has a 2GB of RAM.
  • The iPhone 8 plus has a 3GB RAM, which supports portrait mode features and the dual lens camera.

INDUCTIVE WIRELESS CHARGING

Apple decided to embrace the wireless charging feature that was already built in lots of Android devices. It means the phone can be charged wirelessly using any Qi – certified accessories. The phone must be on the charging mat to charge, physical contact is needed, but the charging features work in most cases. This wireless charging method is like the standard 5W iPhone charger, but slower than other chargers.

There are conditions that influence the speed of charging, for example overnight charging seems to be the best mainly because the lack of an infusion of power. You have the option of other wireless charges available, there are charges made by the Companies for Apple’s devices.

The Qi charging feature can be found in various places such as:

  • Café
  • Restaurants
  • Airports
  • Coffee shops
  • Etc

Qi charging is also available in some vehicles, there was a document from Apple detailing vehicles that are compatible with Qi charger.

AIRPOWER

This is Apples own wireless charging accessories, which was designed to be able to charge multiple accessories at once. Airpower can charge:

  • IPhone
  • Apple watch series
  • Wireless Air pods

This device was meant to have been released last year September but due to technical issue has been put on hold. There are rumours about issues such as overheating, firmware bugs and others.

CAMERAS

IPhone 8 cameras were built with an advanced 12 – mega pixel wide angle f/1.8 camera. It boasts of a larger and faster sensor that allows 83 percent lighter: More features include:

  • Noise reduction for videos and photos
  • Wider dynamic range of colours
  • Better colour saturation with pixels
  • New colour filter
  • Quicker auto focus in low light
  • Better sharpness and texture with new pixel processing
  • Multi noise band reduction with hardware enabled

Image signal stabilisation detects:

  • People
  • Motion
  • Lighting conditions
  • Low light improvement when capturing video

The quad LED true tone flash has a slow sync feature, this feature when combines with a slow shutter speed and a strobe pulse brightens a foreground subject and exposes background in poor lighting environments. The flash also offers more uniform for better performance.

IPhone 8 plus dual cameras comes with a dual lens, an upgraded wider angle found in iPhone 8 with an f/2.8 telephoto camera that enables portrait mode for blurring background only possible with a DSLR.

Some of its features:

  • Details are sharper
  • The background appears more natural
  • Performs better in poor lighting conditions
  • Supports flash

You’re able to add studio lighting effects to your images because of a new portrait lighting feature. Portrait lighting functions of the two-camera, creating a depth map of an image with the aid of machine learning techniques. This marks the presence of a face and how the light interacts with the face.

The lighting is manipulated by the phone as you take photo with real time analysis. You can also make changes after a snap in the photo app. Portrait lighting effects include

  • Studio lights
  • Natural lights
  • Stage lights
  • Contour lights
  • And more

VIDEO

The video quality capture is of high quality, a new designed video encoder enables faster video frame rates, real time image and motion analysis. Video encoding is optimised because of predictions in changes to content to optimise video encoding algorithms.

The 4K video recording is available at: 20, 30 or 60 frames per seconds and is 1080p video recording at 30 or 60 fps. A slow-motion video support for 1080p t both 120 or 204 fps is also supported.

FACETIME CAMERA

The front of both 8 and 8 plus has a 7 -mega pixel f/2.2 aperture face tine HD camera for:

  • Selfies
  • Face time conversations

The camera includes:

  • Wide colour capture
  • Auto image stabilisation
  • 1080p HD video recording
  • Retina flash

CONCLUSION

The iPhone 8 series is still a reliable phone in the smart phone world, if you’re not interested in spending much but want something affordable and classy, you can’t go wrong with these models.

This cutting edge device provides the benefit of effortless high performance and comfort, thanks to an outstanding innovation. The secret behind this stunning device is the amazing design which provides much functionality with effortless power. The device offers an amazing feeling of comfort and control.

 

 

 

 

iPhone XR Review – Are you Getting Value for Money?

IPhone Review XR – Getting Value for Money

A substitute to the iPhone XS. It features consists of:

●        An LCD of up to 6.1 inches

●        A single lens camera with 12 mega pixels

●        A12 chip

IPhone XR Review – Value for Money – Features

●        Face ID with edge to edge display

●        Aluminium structure with a glass body

●        The camera was upgraded a 12-megapixel camera

●        A12 bionic chip

●        IP67 water and dust resistance

●        Six colour options

This phone was introduced on the 12th of September 2018. One could conclude that the iPhone XR is a mirror of the many features that comes with iPhone XS and XS max. Even though it mirrors the two phones mentioned regarding features, it still unique in its own way especially to make it affordable.

The XR features an aluminium frame precision machined 7000 series aerospace grade, which wraps around an all glass enclosure with the same durable glass used in the iPhone XS. They come is six beautiful colours:

●        White

●        Black

●        Blue

●        Coral

●        Yellow

●        Red

More Features – iPhone XR Review

●        The Qi-based wireless charging is supported by the glass body

●        The IP67 water resistance protects it from splashes and spills

●        A larger display compared to iPhone 8 plus

●        A smaller handset that’s sandwiched between the 5.8-inch iPhone XR and the 6.5 – inch iPhone XS max

●        The new display was termed liquid retina, which is a 6.1 – inch LCD with a 1792 x 828 resolution that spans from edge to edge and from top to bottom with minimum bezels

●        There’s no home button just like the iPhone XR, but a swipe-based navigation system introduced with the dawn of the iPhone X

●        The liquid retina display is highly rated by Apple as the most advanced LCD in a smartphone. A touch sensing of up to 120Hz, tap to wake and wide colour.

●        The colour accuracy is impressive as proclaimed by Apple because it supports true tone to match the white balance of the display to the ambient lighting in the room.

●        The new LCD is not supported by a 3D touch, but rather a new haptic touch feature was introduced which provides haptic responses to certain gestures on the device as a replacement.

●        It comes with a True Depth, camera system instead of a touch ID found in the XS module. It’s faster, more efficient face ID for unlocking.

●        The 7 – nanometre A12 bionic chip includes two performance core which is 15 percent faster than the A11 and four efficient cores of up to 50 percent more efficient.

●        The four – core GPU in the A12 is up to 50 percent faster than the A11.

The 8-core neural engine which is known as the next generation completes up to 5 trillion operations per seconds for major updates for all apps and features that uses AR and machine learning. The dual lens camera system found in XS was not included in the XR but rather a single lens rear camera. An advanced software was installed to make it as powerful as a dual lens on the XS models.

It has an F/1.8 12 megapixel wide – angle lens with a 32 percent bigger sensor which produces a sharper, more detail pictures in low light, this is the same wide – angle camera used in XS.

IPhone XR Review – The camera supports:

●        Enhanced true tone flash

●        Twice as many focus pixels

●        Supports optical image stabilization

A portrait mode was enabled via a software, this was limited to dual lens cameras in the past. You can take a DSLR quality images with an awful background that focuses the image on the subject of the photo with a portrait mode.

Other features that were introduced are advanced bokeh and depth control, this automatically adjusts the depth of field of a photo before it’s captured. In cases of poor lighting conditions the smart HDR produces more detail that results in rich colourful pictures.

The features found in the more expensive iPhone XS are enable at the front of the 7 – megapixel true depth camera.

This includes:

●        Portrait mode

●        Portrait lighting

●        Depth control

●        And the best selfies ever taken as claimed by Apple

Rear Camera

It uses a single lens camera system. This single lens is the most advanced single lens camera designed by Apple. A combination of the latest hardware with some advanced software produces features that were not possible in the past. Rear camera features:

●        Twice as many focus pixels

●        Optical image for videos and photo’s stabilisation

●        Offers wide colour

●        Improved, Quad – LED True Tone Flash with slow sync

●        Lens width is equivalent to 26mm, therefore, offers a wider field of view

The A12 Bionic powers the machine learning techniques which allow this phone to recognise:

●        People

●        Map subjects

●        Add depth

All of the above allows the portrait

Battery

This phone comes with the longest battery life out of all the Apple phones. It last longer for an hour and a half compares to the iPhone 8 plus, 25 hours of talk time and 15 hours of internet usage.

IPhone X features include:

●        A dual SIM support, one Nano SIM and one e – SIM

●        Apple pays

●        LTE advanced with 2×2 MIMO

●        Supports 25+ LTE bands

●        5.0 blue tooth

●        Available in 64, 128 and 256 GB storage capacities

iPhone XR Review

Prior to launching the iPhone XR, review units were provided by Apple to members of the media. The result was amazing. The reviewers believe that most people will want to own this phone most especially due to:

●        Low price tag

●        Excellent LCD display

●        Bright colours

●        iPhone XS level’s performance

Design

It’s similar to the 5.8 inch iPhone XS but has a 6.1 inch display. A mid size phone that sits between the iPhone XS and the 6.5 – inch XS max. It’s smaller than the iPhone 8 which it replaces but has a bigger screen. It measures:

●        150.9mm tall

●        75.7mm wide

●        8.3mm thick

●        Weights 194 grams

There’s a notch at the front of the phone that houses the True Depth, camera system, the speakers and the ambient light sensor. The case was designed to show off the bright colours of the device. The case was released in October, two months after the launching of the phone. It comes with a glass body in six colours plus a matching 7000 series frame. The frame is lighter and less expensive than the stainless-steel frame of the XS. The glass back phones could easily crack or break if drop on the floor especially therefore be careful.

Water and Dust Resistance

It’s IP67 water and dust resistance in other words, it’s immune from dust and will survive immersion in water of up to one metre (3.3 feet) deep for 30 minutes in laboratory conditions. Even though the phone has a high-level resistance to splashes, rain and accidental exposure to water, intentional exposure must be avoided at all cost. Apple’s warranty does not cover water damage to IOS devices so be careful when around liquids.

Display

The LCD features several technological advancements which makes it larger than ever and regarded it as the most advanced LCD in a smart phone. Apple says there were new innovations for pixel antialiasing and pixel masking to extend the display to the edges of the device. LEDs that fit into smaller spaces than ever before were used plus a new backlight design to enlarge display and reach the corners of the phone.

Haptic Touch

The haptic touch option replaced the 3D touch feature, the company says this is similar to the haptic track pad in the MacBook Pro. The 3D touch is available throughout the IOS 12 operating system and is often used to display more information through a force press gesture. This feature is not available via the haptic touch, but the haptic touch provides feedback when pressing the camera icon forcefully on the lock screen

There’s a rumour that the 3D touch will be eliminated on future handsets and most likely be replaced by the haptic touch option in the iPhone XR. Apple might also have a plan to add more features to the haptic touch.

A12 Bionic Processor

This bionic processor can harness all six cores at once when a power boost is required. Functionalities are divided across the core through a new controller for the best performance and battery life. The A12 bionic produces faster detection of AR surfaces for the rear camera, better AR experiences for the front camera as well, immersive 3D gaming and faster face ID.

Face ID and True Depth Camera System

The introduction of the iPhone X in 2017 came with it the face ID. This is the biometric verification system used in the iPhone XR. It features a notch housing true depth camera system that enables face ID.

●        Face ID is the same thing as touch ID excepts:

●        It uses a facial scan instead of a finger print.

●        It’s the same as iPhone X with better performance.

●        Face ID can detect your face and unlock your device faster because of the new A12 bionic chip and neutral engine improvements.

●        Face ID is used across the IOS operating system for tasks such as unlocking the phone.

●        It gives access to third party passcode protected apps.

The True Depth, camera has a set of sensors which the face ID works through. If you want to create a facial scan, a Dot projects more than 30,000 invincible infrared dots onto your face and then read by an infrared camera. The depth map on your face is repaid to the A12 bionic processor and then transformed into a mathematical model, the phone uses this to ensure you’re trying to access your phone.

Face ID has no problem functioning to the ultimate in dark or dim light areas because of the infrared and a built in floor illuminator. They provide adequate light to the facial scan, face ID works with:

●        Hats

●        Beards

●        Glasses

●        Shades

●        Scarves

●        Make up

●        And all other accessories

Face ID and Security Privacy

Face ID cannot be fooled by a photo mask or other facial imitation because of a detailed 3D facial scan. Face ID allows you to unlock your device through an “Attention Aware” security feature, your device will unlock only when you look in the direction of your phone with your eyes open. This feature will work when:

●        Asleep.

●        Unconscious.

●        Eyes closed.

●        Look away from your phone.

You’re able to turn off the attention aware just in case you’re unable to focus on the phone’s screen. Most prefer to turn it on because of added security. The Attention Aware feature knows when you’re looking at your phone. Face ID displays notification and messages on the lock screen when looking at the phone, therefore lights the screen and lowers the volume automatically.

You’ll be glad to know that Face ID data is encrypted and stored in a secured enclaved on your phone. Authentication is only effective on the phone, Face ID data are not stored anywhere in the cloud nor uploaded to Apple. Third Parties developers do not have access to the facial map that face IID requires to unlock the device.

There’s a 1 in 1,000,000 chances that someone might trick the Face, ID, research shows 1 in 500,000 with an alternate appearance registered with IOS 12. Face ID has been deceived by identical twins, carefully crafted mask. In spite of all of these, you don’t have to worry about your iPhone being unlocked easily by someone else.

Conclusion

You can’t go wrong with the superb screen design; the battery has the longest span among the iPhone models and a faster performance. The phone was made with the most durable front glass ever in a smartphone. Security is simplified if your face is your password, it’s the most secure facial authentication ever in a smartphone.

This cutting edge device provides the benefit of effortless high performance and comfort, thanks to an outstanding innovation. The secret behind this stunning device is the amazing design which provides much functionality with effortless power. The device offers an amazing feeling of comfort and control.

 

 

 

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