Apple iPhone 12

Well-aged: The 12 series is still a powerful smartphone, but rarely available new.

The iPhone 12 is indistinguishable from the iPhone 13 from the front. Its OLED screen also shines with strong contrasts and colours. However, the brightness is only average, which can be annoying in direct sunlight. But with its enormously high working speed, the iPhone 12 trumps even the latest Android smartphones. The camera delivers good pictures, but it cannot provide zoom shots.

The Galaxy S21 Ultra sets new standards among smartphones in zoom photography. The enormously sharp and bright display is also impressive. However, it is not enough to get past the test winner iPhone Pro and Pro Max. They are clearly ahead in terms of battery and have hardly any weaknesses overall...

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At least until the release of the Pro Max on 13 November, the iPhone 12 Pro is the best smartphone Apple has built so far. With 5G, a good camera, a bright, high-contrast display, record-breaking speed and long battery life, it even overtakes the tough Android competition to reach the top of the list...