Why I haven't reviewed the Apple iPhone 12.... yet - Mini + Pro Max First Impressions
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We finally received the iPhone 12 Mini and Pro Max, but why didn't we make a review video on LTT yet? Well, I'll tell you why and give you my first impressions of these two at the same time!
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I like the little detail they put at 8:47 when Linus starts complaining about the "little bit of notch." The madmen actually put a little bit of notch on the left. Well played.
it looks horrendous on the s10+
@@royisdabest I think that's what they're trying to tell:D
No one put a little bit of notch there, the notch actually is there. :s
Noticed it too
I thought my phone had noutch but then i realized i didn't and my display is amoled 🥺
DBrand: *creates a screen protector, demonstrates that with a hammer and a power drill to show how strong that is.
Linus: *breaks it.
When linus would drop a nokia .. it would equal about 247 nukes
@@suppar8066 zzzzzz
To be fair, abrasion/cutting is different than impacts
Break it with little impact with iphone mini ceramic Shield
Well, it did hit the corner... the worst type of impact.
2 months later.... still waiting for that iPhone 12 review
was thinking exactly the same
3 months later
@@ultimategohan1551 3 months and 4 hours later
@@the-chameleon 4 months
True, I don’t like it when Linus doesn’t hold up to his words.
I literally upgraded from the 5S to the 12 Mini yesterday lol, it’s awesome and I love everything about it!
same
same still on 7
@@joec.9833 yah same, its fine fore me so I won't upgrade anytime soon.
How's the battery life?
@@ReetPandher i get about 5 to 6 hours of screen on time on average each week, it's not great compared to other new phones but obliterates my old 5S lol. the smaller size means smaller battery, but the flip side is that it charges quicker
0:21 "...Until I had met the whole family."
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since no one commented even though this has 300 likes I will
@@simply_cake And since no one replied even though this has 2 likes I will
@@ghejnuni since no responded to you, I will.
@@shakeelix8669 since no one responded I will
@@iMatterhorn7 since no one appreciated your response, i will
That red iPhone with a black wrap is really slick...
Mini?
No. I don't think so.
@@chengmichael yes it is the mini
Yeah that is sick that wrap is better looking than an pacific blue iphone 12 pro
It's the Miles Morales iPhone
Hands down, Mini feels awesome in hand
👀
yes
That's what she said
@@broklond thats pretty funny hahaha
Where to by that case hes using on his Iphone 12 pro
"It has more Notch than Minecraft"
Um... currently minecraft has 0% Notch
Notch a legend doe
@@aur0ne no
@@edmund-osborne how not?
@@aur0ne transphobia and racism
@@edmund-osborne the 1st one is good though and let the man express himself
What a great figure for freedom of speech
Coming from a black man
Linus Drop Tips at 9:43
Woah dude thanks
"Until it satisfies my media consumption urges"
Ahh, nice way to put it, Linus
"Apple does not send me devices" I wonder why LOL
Dbrand always comes in clutch though
3:12 I've been saying this for years, and no reviewers ever seem to comment on this.
One of the more subtle touches that Apple does to make their devices feel more "premium" is making them unbelievably well balanced. Every iPhone and iPad that has ever come out as been perfectly balanced to a near absurd degree of perfection. It's something that most people probably won't distinctly notice, but it's a great subtle little detail that makes their devices just "feel" more premium and well designed.
My Mi A1 is perfectly balanced too 😲
That’s my greatest insatisfaction with my current XR. It’s top heavy and with rounded, aluminum corners, so basically made for slipping and falling. Using it without a grippy case is a very frightening experience.
It seems to be alone in that though. iPhone 11, its direct successor, is balanced and so is the XS.
true dat. back on the old ipad (1) i can balance that thing on my knee ALONE by resting it on that weird friction-y Apple logo on the back. and you prob still can with the ipads today
Ayyy crosscode fan
Buy any phone, slap that Apple logo and there you go. Premium feel phone. Oh im 12 mini owner btw
so he breaks the fcking dbrand tempered glass screen protector? lol i just ordered that...
The point of a screen protector is _not_ not to be broken. The point of a screen protector that in the case it does scratch or crack, the damage won’t be dealt to the phone’s screen. The more you know. : ]
It's supposed to break so that your screen doesn't. However the dbrand one is unnecessary expensive, you can get the same ones for much cheaper.
@@JakStat Dbrand is expensive due to that they give you 2 protectors and the special mounting tools made specifically for the different phone models
@@JakStat i don't think the real screen would brake at that kind of impact.
@@professorconfundus8793 i don't think the real screen would broke at that kind of impact.
Andy: “I would do that while pooping”
Me watching ShortCircuit while pooping: “Same Bro”
Exactly what I was doing when he said that
more toilet viewers here
@@Mboy556 we are an esteemed crowd
Toilet squad!
Haha. Yup 👍🏻🤣
I found my old iPhone 5 in a drawer recently and was amazed at how tiny it seems. I bought it new when it came out and used it every day, it never seemed small or limited at the time. I miss phones of that size, I'm tempted by the mini.
Linus: "it's well balanced"
My brain: "as all things should be"
As all memers should be
@@DynoRC
As all phones should be
@@jazmineash8450 As all phone company should be
The Mini seems like the best one. I always liked the size/form factor of the old iPhone 4, like you mentioned in your previous video. This seems to be getting closer back to that again.
We r the small community who likes small phone
me sitting here with my s10e, no s20e, never owned an iphone, the mini looks gooood...
I currently use the normal 12, its great. Heard that the mini is the same but smaller, highly recommend
@@MrSkoll Man I hope Android manufacturers start making small flagships (at least ‘midrange premium’ ones) too now that Apple’s done it
To me the best size on a phone ever has been the iPhone 5, it's so usable and easy to carry, sometimes I want to snatch it back from my mom and give her my iPhone 7 lol.
Somehow he managed to break a phone without even dropping it what an innovation Linus ...
no it was a screen protector
@@johnpaulonyeama9931 The fact that anything broke at such minimal distances is disappointing.
@@sidneyclark4952 it hit the most vital part of the glass any glass if got hit in corners would shatter.
dont trust protectors, use goddamn cases, for example the rhino something for toughness, the phonerebel if you like the bare feel of the phone,...(dude i sound like i have a sponsorship)
@@bachlamtung5131 I don't use anything at all. Usually, the glass is way stronger and brake/scratch proof than anything you can apply to it and I don't mind scratches on the back. And I never had any problems even though I drop my devices quite often (I usually manage to catch the impact with my feet though).
But I never owned an iphone and I never will, so that might not apply to everything.
“Why is camera with photos”
and wallet with appstore, the two duos that actually made a little sense
Watching you a delight. Never a dull moment.
Guess the real question is: "When will Secret Shopper Part 4 gonna come out" :O
Ikr
It's a secret...
@@SeaIify good point
It's not out on floatplane so ur gonna have ot wait a while
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"why is.." "WHY is.." "WHY IS BLAH BLAH blah" I watch most of these videos just to hear Linus' voice crack lol worth it every time.
"wHy iS cAmeRa RiGhT neXt To PhOTos?" - yeah, Linus, why could it ever be so? And "wHy iS sToRe cLoSe tO pAYmeNt"?
@@Antervis Why is TV next to camera. Do you record your TV while watching TV?
He had the lowest t voice I’ve ever heard
@@manasmitjena5593 just all multimedia grouped in one category - music, tv, photos, books etc.
That’s how my grandpa reacts to modern day music .
"why is camera next to photos" 😂😂😂
I just got a 12 mini, upgrading from my iPhone 8 after some years, and I love it. The size is perfect for my small hands and I can easily one hand it anywhere. In 16:9 media consumption it’s actually slightly smaller on screen than my 8, yet I don’t mind it despite watching a lot of TH-cam and TV on the go. Great phone for the price, would recommend
One day Linus will discover spotlight search in settings
Haha right?
While it's always funny to see when the crew/staff reveal some hidden AppleInsider cult-only secrets to Linus, sometimes it's funnier when they choose what NOT to tell him.
I just wanted to tell the editor: for a second i was upset about my notch. I don't even have one.
you can change the “control center” from the settings
“If you are stuck with the 5s”
Hey! I loved my original SE. And the 12 mini is a great upgrade.
someone: WHERE IS THE REVIEW FOR THE IPHONE 12
Linus: how about the whole family together
All jokes aside, you aren't wrong. Every review is either speaking about the pro max, or mini. Iphone 12 gets no love on review channels.
I loved his rant on people not knowing what reviews are on the WAN SHOW preciously 😂😂😂
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3:16 perfectly balanced-as all things should be
Thank you Sir!
Watching this on a 12 Pro Max and you editing in the extra notch really threw me for a moment. Could have sworn I hadn’t seen it do that before!
Surprised no one has mentioned this yet... BUT Linus, you actually can customize the control panel menu buttons!
Yeah and why isnt there a button to do that, its really stupid that you have to go into the settings, and yeah you dont even have a settings button in the control center at first. LUL
I agree, it just sounded like Linus was saying you CANT customize the Control Center. It’s limited to what they will let you put there...and there should at least be an option to add a shortcut to the settings menu in there 🧐😒
@@AngryApple I usually set it up once and forget it about on any system, so for me having to access it once in the settings is a one-time annoyance. They should have an option to enable or disable it though
@@AngryApple imagine being this lazy
@@CS-pg4go Imagine never getting a notification how you do this, its just bad UX
Ironically Linus' pass code is "Dropped"
I think it was on purpose
@@merkel_user timestamp
@@hifjurrahman8060 same
Anyone else notice when they were taking about the aspect ratios the editor freaking played us hahahahah
My camera is built into my screen so when I'm watching his videos the lens is always in the corner
I have the 12 mini so I didn’t even notice 😂
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When Linus called the Pro Max "chungus" I realized Twomad did more damage then we thought.
I felt exactly the same about the 12 pro size. I bought one, and the the screen just was not big enough for ideal content consumption, but yet it wasn't compact. I returned it and bought the pro max and have been very satisfied with the new size. Not to mention that the notch appears smaller on the max vs the regular one, which I really appreciate.
“we try to only do one iphone video per release/year” and that’s why i love linus’s channels. he’s not making dozens of videos on one product
~8:53 notice the notch appearing on left(by video editor guy (if you are watching in portrait mode)
I didn't see that 🤣🤣
first world problems
Bro the notch editing was cool af
Watching this on the mini. I love it so far. Also damn that screen protector cracked so easily! Thats insane.
I am using the mini after the 11
Its great! When you get used to it.
Totally one handed experience and you start realizing that the screen size is perfect.
8:49 what a fools😂😂
I thought my v30 had a notch
I actually tried swiping off your profile pic from my screen because I thought it was a hair
@@simarex1032 same
I was like wuh did I expand the video?
Been using the 12 pro max for a week with the silicone case. I’m in love with the size of this chonker. The silicone case makes it nice and soft in the hands. Nice hand feel.
"BUT IT'S NOT REALLY BIG ENOUGH TO SATISFY MY
CONTENT CONSUMPTION URGES"
LINUS 2020
8:48 lmao I tried to scratch the notch off
Poor you
4:30 is that Gru?! 😂😂
Lol
Love how they added a notch to the video
It's kind of a hacky work around, but you can put a Shortcuts (the old workflows) widget on your widget screen and create shortcuts to launch apps, or do other automated tasks as a workaround for the lack of control panel access.
I love how they fixed the aspect ratio in real time 😂
8:50 the notch they make on the left tho lol
Also you can put whatever you want in the control center. Just search control center in settings and tap the plus or minus sign for any function.
The Editor of this video has done some great work. Respect.
I upgraded from the Pro to the Pro Max after holding it once. God I love the 12 Pro Max
I got the 12 pro max coming from a OnePlus 7T and other than 60hz it’s really good
Apple: definitely does not always have top end features but what they DO have is perfected and it just works
Google: lack of cool features unlike other Android oems but it always has "helpful" features like live caption, recorder app, now playing, Google assistant features and more
Samsung: EVERYTHING EVERYTHING (usually result in less smooth experience but a soul for a soul)
@@dh4444 it better be. 12 pro max is $1750 for base model outside US.
@@dh4444 I got a OnePlus 7t right now. Wouldn't the giant notch at the top bother you though??? I'm asking because I may be looking to upgrade sometime soon but apples screen to body ratio just doesn't seem to cut it for me. However I totally understand the appeal of an iphone and I think you did make a great decision in buying the new iphone. I'm not trying to hate on your buying decisions, just trying to get a little more education:)
Do you have motion sick or idk when using a 60hz screen ? I have alway used 60hz screens but I have heard people that can't go back after.
You are luky i have a51
Just got the 12 pro max a few days ago and it’s soo amazing.
You can add extra stuff to control centre. The option is in settings.
"Bin Of iPhones" 😂😂
Should have been there paper bin Apple PC...
@@Hoch134 oh yeah the trash can Mac Pro lol
“It makes sense because it has a longer telephoto”
A random elephant: what about sensor shift
Linus: o yea
Love how they put in a little notch on the side when showing the videos.
One quick note: The notifications are there when you unlock, just swipe down on left side of notch where the clock is displayed. Was so happy when I found this one :D
Andy: "i do that while pooping"
me: "I feel dude"
At 8:47 I have an iPhone 12 and thought “I never noticed that” Well played
Dammmn I got baited into looking at my notch and saw you guys add one into the video. Nice !
It’s funny after he pointed out the notch mid video, I looked and saw it and then they must have adjusted the video to where there is no more notch bump. That’s kind of awesome. *watching in iPhone 12*
9:05 they really fixed it, lol. No bit of notch after the bit on my Xr.
Ya switched¿
You know you’re early when it says 59 seconds ago.
You had me thinking my notch on my 12 pro got bigger 😂 I loved the attention to detail though having the fake notch match the actual notch size!
2:00 Hey Linus, there's an easy workaround for that. Don't swipe up when wearing a mask. Long press the notification, then type in the code and you will still be on the lockscreen after unlocking.
Some say Linus is still writing the review for the iPhone 12 lineup
Hey linus - are we ever going to get the full review? I'm looking at buying either a 11 pro or 12 pro and i want to see your review!
Upgraded from X to the 12 mini to help with rsi and it works a treat
Linus... turn Twitter notifications “on” for the “notification shade”
Why the fuck isn't it on by default?
@@wta1518 Ask Twitter?
@@wta1518 I don’t know.... but I’m 100% certain there are more important things to be angry about. LOL. Chiiiiiiiilllll
It’s such a weird thing to get mad about as whatever notifications you get it appears on the notification shade and doesn’t disappear. Sounds more like a user error
@@wta1518 its a one time annoyance lmao you people are insufferable
8:51 Nice, now i can experience notch disease on my iphone 6, LIKE THE BEZZEL ISNT BIG ENOUGH
Thanks for letting me suffer
Nice attention to details. Adding horizontal notches to pc monitors noice! 8:49
😊 Hilarious edit, as always!
Linus: "Save the chungus for the end"
That's what she said
good
What? No...
You mean shringus?
Did it hold up to Linus's drops?
What case do you have on the mini? I like the look
Nice review
/S
So much for the review, lol.
Still waiting for the full review
Great vid. The 13 pro max issss just so satisfying.. 120 hz display, battery for days and large screen. its slightly bigger then the 12's.
The 2:1 aspect ratio is perfect for watching on an iPhone X. The edge of the frame is right next to the notch. Although I’d never watch a 2.39:1 movie on it because you either lose a bit of the edges or have a black frame around it. The 1.85:1 aspect ratio also looks very nice on it.
I have 12 mini and sometimes it feels too big for me
Same. I heard someone say, “this is the smallest phone Apple will ever release” and my heart sank. Lol The thing’s still too damn large.
@@DeepSeas.. What?do you have baby hands? I have a 6.44inch smartphone and I think its small.
@@manasmitjena5593 Nah, I just want to be able to hold a phone comfortably and be able to use it with one hand. The 5s was the perfect size.
It not about the size lads
i have the original SE too but i just use my big one more its too midget sized
8:48 Me: "Why does my iPad have a notch?"
9:05 Also me: "Oh."
i have the 12 mini and i love it
Can’t wait to hear about the mini and did you guys really add a notch to your video for 2 frames? 😂😂
I’m watching this on an old iPhone se, who needs a TV in your pocket anyways.
i do
“That’s like more notch than Minecraft” - Linus
I’ve gotten so used to using spotlight search for everything that I forgot how convoluted the sorting in settings is.
The Gru impression is spot on.
"Why is camera with photos"
Yeah, he left me wondering if there's something wrong with me thinking that Apple has laid out the Settings menu pretty logically.
Well photos is an app. But camera is hardware. I guess it depends on how you understand the world and the tech stuff.
@@LouisChiaki most regular people would assume that settings for camera and photos to be next to or near each other
@@LouisChiaki Camera is also an app
@@LouisChiaki - You are tweaking the settings for the Photos app, and you're tweaking the settings for the Camera app,.
It's software settings next to software settings, so yes, it's a very logical grouping.
Now I want a video on why your use a 2:1 aspect ratio for your videos!
i've been using an iphone 5/5s for the past like 6 or so years bc i liked the look and size but finally decided to upgrade to an iphone 8 bc they were just sooooo slow. dont regret it
Still waiting
When the mini iPhone 12 looks like a max in linus’s hands 👀
The simulation of the notch is what got me 🤣
The mini iPhone feels amazing to use glad i went with it.
Use the frickin Spotlight feature Linus, like every other Apple user
“If you have to ask, you can’t afford it”