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Yes, Apple will forgive me, but buying an iPhone now is an extremely reckless business. And all because very soon a new generation of iPhone 2018 will be released, or rather, three new devices at once. Along with their release, prices for devices already on sale will fall. But when exactly will the new iPhones come out? What kind of models are waiting for us? How much will they cost? Let's figure out all the nuances right now.

As it was before?

Before putting together my own forecast, I propose to recall the previous generations of the iPhone.

So, the iPhone 6 was presented on September 9, 2014 (Tuesday). And the device went on sale a week and a half later - on September 19. Literally the next day, I did, thereby laying the foundation for our good tradition of publishing reviews of new iPhones among the first in Russia.

iPhone 6S was shown to the world exactly one year later - September 9, 2015 (Wednesday). This is the only key model of the "apple" smartphone that we missed at the start of sales. But after a while they did, perhaps, the most two generations of iPhone: 6 and 6S.

iPhone 7 - one of the most successful models of the last five years for the company. So balanced smartphone has not been since the days of the super popular four.

In any case, the device was unveiled on Wednesday, September 7, 2016. And the device went on sale on September 16. A smart smartphone that has not lost its relevance today! And this is for our review, published in the early morning of September 17 - the day after the start of sales of the seven.

The iPhone 8 release date has shifted a few days - September 12, 2017 (Tuesday). And the eight hit the world sale already on the 22nd of the same month. By the way, this time I published on the same day.

When will the new iPhone be released in 2018?

Based on the experience of previous years, we can safely assume that this September Apple will hold a presentation on either September 11 or 12. It was not by chance that I indicated the days of the week above, since this is a fundamental moment for the date of the event. IPhone Presentations always take place on Tuesday or Wednesday.

In addition, the new iPhones will definitely not be shown on September 4 or 5, because they were never introduced so early. And to announce the launch on the 18th or 19th is too delayed with their release. Therefore, we have decided on the release dates for the new iPhones.

When will the new iPhones go on sale?

Definitely it will be Friday. This has always been and will be with Apple products. And given the release date (September 11 or 12), the start of sales of the iPhone 2018 will be scheduled for September 21.

There are no preconditions for the situation to change in comparison with previous years.

IPhone 2018 release date in Russia

The most interesting and burning moment for us. Hurry up and take the gray version from abroad and with a significant overpayment? Or wait a week or two and take the official version? Let's try to answer these questions as well.

So, the start of sales of the iPhone 6 in Russia took place very soon after the start of sales in the countries of the first wave - September 26, 2014, that is, literally a week later. This hit the pockets of dealers, who hoped to make money on the resale of the first iPhones imported into the Russian Federation. People preferred to wait a week and buy official devices. By the way, then the iPhone costs 31,990 rubles. New, 16 GB - all the cases. Pain (in every sense), you must agree.

The release date of the iPhone 6S in Russia took place on October 9, 2015, or two weeks after the start of sales in the world (September 25).

Officially, the residents of Russia were able to buy the iPhone 7 the very next day after the start of global sales - that is, on September 23, 2016. Thus, the company dealt an unprecedented blow to Gorbushka and Savka.

Our release date happened on September 29, 2017 - a week after the global release of the eights to the market.

From here we make a forecast that the start of sales of the 2018 iPhone will begin in Russia either on September 28 or October 5. Considering Apple's well-established logistics, I think we'll bet on the last Friday of September.

What iPhones will be released in September 2018?

This is perhaps the most difficult question. The internet is full of the most controversial rumors, but one thing is for sure.

At least two models are waiting for us new iPhones: one larger, the other smaller. Most likely, both will be frameless, in spirit. The younger one will receive one rear camera, and the older one has a huge AMOLED display and two rear cameras.

Personally, I think that it will update the processor, get a number of new chips and take an intermediate place among these two new products.

What are the prices?

We have decided on the models, now let's look at the price list of the expected new products:

• iPhone 9 - $ 699 / € 799 / 58,990 rubles
• iPhone X 2018 - $ 999 / € 1149 / 79,990 rubles
• iPhone X Plus - $ 1149 / € 1319 / 98,990 rubles

Of course, this is just my forecast based only on my personal opinion and experience. You shouldn't take it at face value. As a guide, please.

The release of a new generation always brings down the cost of devices already on sale. It will happen this time too. These are the official prices that we expect to see at the end of September:

• iPhone 8 - $ 549 / € 629 / 45,990 rubles
• iPhone 8 Plus $ 669 / € 769 / 54,990 rubles
• iPhone 7 - $ 449 / € 519 / 35,990 rubles
• iPhone 7 Plus - $ 549 / € 629 / 43,990 rubles

It is clear that the iPhone 6S will disappear from the company's website. However, it will remain on sale in a number of countries, including ours. If now it costs 32 thousand, then we expect its price to drop to 25-26 thousand rubles. Of course, there will be a bunch of places where a six-eska will cost even less - in the region of twenty thousand, that is, exactly the same amount for how much you can now take a "ref" (restored).

By the way, we will soon see an increase in VAT, so from the beginning of 2019, the indicated approximate prices will grow even more from 2 to 10% - it all depends on, how to put it mildly, on the market situation. So keep in mind, if you buy an iPhone 2018, then only until the new year. Unless, of course, Apple decides to include the updated VAT in the cost of its smartphones in advance.

Where to buy the new iPhones 2018?

As always, the top iPhone prices are in the US. Especially considering the states, which do not levy sales tax. However, in the first month it will be difficult to buy an iPhone without a contract, so this is not an option.

In Europe, prices are expectedly higher, and, moreover, significantly. If all smartphone manufacturers in the world use the same numbers in both America and Europe, but different currencies. That Apple for Europeans noticeably increases prices.

A prime example is cost. In the United States, it will cost $ 699, and in Germany it is already 799 and not dollars, but euros. By the way, in other EU countries (Spain, France) the price is even higher - € 809.

So in Europe, the "cheapest" country is Germany. And keep in mind that now it will not be possible to return the taxfree so easily. In the store, you need to ask to knock out a special check, while in Germany, call the German Apple tech support, ask to send you to email a special form that will need to be printed out and already with it go to the customs border at the airport in Germany. There it will be possible to choose how to receive money: to a card within two weeks or to make a refund on the spot in cash, but lose a little in the amount. Such is the headache.

Outcome

Let's repeat everything that we learned today to consolidate the result.

The 2018 iPhone presentation will take place on either September 11 or 12. The start of sales in the countries of the first wave by 95% will take place on September 21. In Russia, new iPhones can be bought either on September 28 or October 5.

As for me, there will be three models in total. An updated iPhone X, because the device lays golden eggs, so it is extremely stupid to take it off the market. And fools certainly don't work for Apple. In addition, the company never changes production chassis once a year. Two or three - maybe. Therefore, we are definitely waiting for a new X for the same cost - from 80 thousand rubles.

In addition, a successor to the iPhone 8 will be presented. Perhaps it will be called the iPhone 9. And most likely, it will receive a compact screen, but frameless. I'm sure you shouldn't expect a price below 59 thousand rubles apiece.

With the third smartphone, everything is complicated. Either it will be the iPhone 9 Plus with a frameless, huge screen, but weaker than the iPhone X 2018. Or we will see the new flagship of the company - the iPhone X Plus - a hefty and extremely expensive device. In this case, the price tag for it will start at 98 thousand rubles.

What do you think? Looking for new iPhones? And if so, which one will you take?

Honest and detailed review IPhone 11 Pro.

iPhone 11 Pro - best smartphone on the planet right now... I made this conclusion after spending two weeks with the novelty. I studied it closely, tested it in various conditions, and, of course, paid special attention to the camera. However, the iPhone 11 Pro has some downsides. One of them basically kills the desire to buy a smartphone. I told about everything in detail and honest review iPhone 11 Pro.

Where to Buy iPhone 11 Pro at the Best Price

Quite unexpectedly, there are already promotions for the purchase of the iPhone 11 Pro!

In "Beeline" buying an iPhone 11 Pro is available on an interest-free installment basis. You can also get an additional discount when purchasing a smartphone through the trade-in program.

5. The buttons in the iPhone 11 Pro dropped a little lower... All at once, taking the SIM card slot for the company. Only some Apple fanatic would say that this has improved usability. In sober practice, there is no difference with the iPhone XS / X.

6. New body color... iPhone 11 Pro came out in a new dark green color, in which the smartphone and poses in the pictures in the review.

7. A secret change that few people noticed. 11 Pro buttons have a different click sound... The clicking has become more pronounced and distinct.

8. Dimensions and weight. The iPhone 11 Pro is thicker and heavier than the iPhone XS:

• iPhone XS: 143.6 x 70.9 x 7.7mm, 177g
• iPhone 11 Pro: 144 x 71.4 x 8.1mm, 188g

With "maxes" the same picture:

• iPhone XS Max: 157.5 x 77.4 x 7.7mm, 208g.
• iPhone 11 Pro Max: 158 x 77.8 x 8.1mm, 226g.

The difference in size is hardly noticeable. The thickness is already more noticeable. You can feel these 0.4 mm directly with your hand, but only if you have previously used the iPhone XS without a case. I asked friends for an opinion on the thickness of the new iPhone. They say that " slightly thick". No particular negativity.

With weight, a completely different conversation. The iPhone 11 Pro scored 11 grams over the iPhone XS. And 11 Pro Max in general seemed to have been "in the village with my grandmother." Plus a whopping 18 grams.

These are the heaviest iPhones in history.... And their weightiness is obvious. Moving to the 11 Pro from the XS, the weight gain seems normal. But when you first pick up the 11 Pro after some "seven" with its 138 grams, at first it becomes uncomfortable. Of course, you can get used to it. This is nothing complicated.

I won't say that a lot of weight is a minus of the new iPhones. This is the trend. Every year smartphones are overgrown with an increasing number of modules and boards, which makes it difficult to become easier.

And that's assuming Apple tries its best to make iPhones lightweight. Just look at the new motherboard iPhone 11 Pro.

And if it's short ?! Triple chamber and dark green color- this is what makes the iPhone 11 Pro stand out from other iPhones. Is this not enough? Absolutely not! The camera really focuses on itself. Dozens of times I caught people's glances when I took out my smartphone to take a picture. Of course, they were not looking at me. The unusual triple camera instantly grabs the eye, especially for those in the know.

Frosted glass. Nice to fingers and eyes

Major change in plan iPhone design 11 Pro - rear frosted glass... First of all, it looks different. The glass is less reflective and hardly picks up fingerprints. It always looks neat, you don't need to wipe it endlessly.

But the biggest difference is in the tactile feel of the glass. If you iron the case with your finger, it glides directly over the matte surface of the case. Does not get stuck, as is the case with glossy glass. The paradox is that the iPhone 11 Pro with a matte body is more confident in the hand and does not slip out.

Frosted glass madly liked... When you hold a smartphone in your hand, you feel its novelty. A year ago, when I first touched the iPhone XS after the iPhone X, there was nothing like this. The design update was as boring as possible.

The iPhone 11 Pro has the same design (keep loops in mind). But due to the frosted glass, there is a feeling of a novelty. For me, this is a very important indicator, especially for those who plan to switch to a smartphone from the iPhone 8/8 Plus and other newer models with glass bodies.

And if it's short ?! Frosted glass - top! Looks cool and does not collect prints, it slips less in the hand.

New dark green color. Discreet, stylish, in the spirit of Apple

iPhone 11 Pro is available in four colors: classic space gray and silver, slightly tweaked gold and an all-new dark green, aka Midnight Green. As soon as I saw the colors, I immediately understood - I take green!

Apple has created a stunning color, one might say premium. It is not striking, but it looks stylish and modern. Not too bright, but not dull, either. The designers have found a middle ground. If the green color was a little brighter, it would already be a bias in some kind of childishness. But there is nothing of the kind, after all, this is a Pro-iPhone.

By the way, buying the iPhone 11 Pro in green turned out to be a real problem. I never expected a shortage of such expensive iPhones, so I was in no hurry to buy among the first. And in vain.

I stopped by a couple of days later to buy a dark green iPhone 11 Pro with 64 GB of storage, and it ran out. In one store, second, third. Traveled about ten stores in the center of Moscow. And when patience was running out, the store ended up with one, the last, iPhone 11 Pro with the necessary memory and color.

And if it's short ?! Design conversation is always subjective. But I really liked the dark green color of the new iPhone. Looks fresh and Apple-style.

Equipment. Finally, normal charging!

Friends, it happened... In 2019, when at a price flagship smartphones became possible to purchase, Apple put a normal charger in the box with the iPhone.

The 5W adapter is a thing of the past. It was replaced by a modern (almost) Charger with a power of 18 W! I was honestly glad when I unpacked my smartphone and saw this adapter. A smile appeared on her face. After all, here it is, the change of generations!

Moreover, the adapter itself is far from a novelty. Apple has been selling it in its online store for several years, I must say for a very decent price.

So, if you buy an iPhone 11 Pro for your last hard-earned money, you will not have to intercept before payday to purchase a normal charging adapter. It will turn out "out of the box" to charge the smartphone quickly.

Oh yeah, the USB-C to Lightning cable required for this charging is included. I'll clarify just in case, because we're talking about Apple. This one could have sent for a cable to a nearby store.

And if it's short ?!"Fast" charging "out of the box". Better late than never.

Display. Brighter and more contrast - and this is noticeable without a microscope

Apple loves to release a new iPhone with descriptions like "the screen is juicier, brighter and cooler!" After the purchase, you look at the smartphone screen and do not understand where it is cooler?

In the case of the iPhone 11 Pro, a different story. Let's start with the numbers.

The device is equipped with a Super Retina XDR display with a resolution of 2436 × 1125 pixels (458 ppi). The contrast of the screen is 2 000 000:1 which is twice the size of the iPhone XS.

Display brightness in normal operation - 800 cd / m²... If you watch content in HDR format, then it increases to record 1200 cd / m². The iPhone XS has a more modest screen brightness in any mode - 625 cd / m².

The brightness and contrast are greater, but is it noticeable when using a smartphone in Everyday life? Even before buying an iPhone, the thought crept in that there might not be a difference. But it turned out that there is room for improvement.

Saw huge difference between iPhone screens 11 Pro vs iPhone XS in comparison, taking both smartphones in hand. First I checked at home, under artificial lighting. On the main screen with the splash screen and icons, everything seemed the same.

But it was worth launching Safari and opening our site there, the difference literally caught my eye. The iPhone 11 Pro screen is 20% brighter! Against him iPhone display XS showed up dull... But a year ago he could only be admired.

They finished me off with a video from YouTube. Due to the increased brightness and contrast, the colors in the videos began to look more saturated.

When I went outside, the effect of the increased brightness was confirmed. The iPhone 11 Pro's screen makes it easier for you to view content, even if the direct rays of the sun are falling on it. Not to say that the iPhone XS display suddenly "turned into a pumpkin." No, he's cool. But the refreshed iPhone 11 Pro display is cooler.

And if it's short ?! The iPhone 11 Pro display is actually the best among iPhones. Doubled contrast and increased brightness decide. It's comfortable to watch content of any kind outdoors on a sunny day, YouTube videos become juicier.

And the screen turns on quickly

Either because of the A13 processor, or just such an optimization, but the display in the iPhone 11 Pro instantly responds to a touch or press of the side power button. Compared with iPhone XS, the difference is visible to the naked eye. 11 Pro is faster by a few fractions of a second.

It would seem a trifle... But the screen "wakes up" faster, and the unlock using Face ID is faster, which, in turn, has also become faster.

The most valuable resource is time. And all these improvements save him. Alas, hardly anyone can calculate how many minutes or hours these changes will save in the iPhone 11 Pro compared to the iPhone XS, for example, in a year. I’m sure that for a few hours it’s so accurate.

The speed of work. So fast it's boring

IPhone 11 Pro has latest system on the A13 Bionic processor.

Let's deal with the numbers right away, for amateurs:

1. Process technology 7nm N7 Pro(using extreme ultraviolet lithography (EUV)).
2.6 cores... 2 productive - 2.65 GHz, 4 energy efficient - the frequency is unknown.
3. 40% faster than the A12.
4. 4 graphics core ... 20% faster than the A12.
5. 8.5 billion transistors... 23% more than in the A12.
6. System machine learning 3rd Generation Neural Engine... 20% faster and uses 15% less energy.

In general, the chip “ faster, higher, stronger". But is there any difference in speed with the iPhone XS?

Honestly, I tried to discern the differences when performing common tasks. There are none, and that's it! Any movement on the interface, launching VK, YouTube, Instagram, Safari, any other ordinary applications - all this happens at the same speed.

And this is not iPhone problem 11 Pro. It's just that Apple has hit the ceiling for live performance. Any Instagram launches in a split second. How much faster?

However, the iPhone 11 Pro is still faster. I noticed this in games. All heavy games load faster. In some cases for 5-6 seconds, in most cases for 1-2 seconds.

I agree not impressive... But the presence in the iPhone 11 Pro new processor has several good reasons. You can't argue with them.

1. Energy efficiency... Due to the fact that the chip "eats" less, the smartphone works much longer. Let's talk about autonomy separately, it's very interesting there.

2. Unique Deep Fusion Shooting Mode... The A13 processor and 3rd generation Neural Engine make this innovative mode a reality. Many photos using it will be below. You will be surprised.

3. Night shooting mode... And it, too, has become real on the iPhone thanks to the new processor. There is a "dump of the head" at all.

It would be possible to make such modes on old processors? Extremely interest Ask, agree. Apple itself says no, you can't, only on new iPhones, buy please! Third-party developers who could open the veil of secrecy remain silent. A real secret, the answer to which we are unlikely to find out in the coming years.

In synthetic iPhone testing 11 Pro is second to none. Rate the difference.

Geekbench 4

• iPhone 11 Pro - 5472/13095 points in single-core and multi-core modes.
• iPhone XS - 4786/11052 points.

Geekbench 5

• iPhone 11 Pro - 1336/3523 points in single-core and multi-core modes.
• iPhone XS - 1111/2322 points.

Metal (graphical benchmark)

• iPhone 11 Pro - 29,025 points
• iPhone XS - 20968 points

iPhone 11 Pro is the most fast smartphone in the world... He took that title from the iPhone XS. And, most likely, it will hold on until the release of iPhone 12. This happens with new iPhones every year.

And if it's short ?! Speed iPhone work 11 Pro is the highest. But this is not very impressive, since we hit the performance ceiling. Regardless, the A13 Bionic chip is an innovation. Thanks to him, such shooting modes appeared on the smartphone, from which the hair stands on end. You will see it later. And of course time autonomous work... The chip is very energy efficient, which makes the iPhone 11 Pro last longer.

The memory is gone. And it is necessary?

The amount of RAM and internal storage in the iPhone 11 Pro has not changed compared to the iPhone XS. The amount of RAM is 4 GB, ROM is 64, 256 or 512 GB. The same goes for the iPhone 11 Pro Max.

I think that no problem with that... There was no more memory, but was there any serious need for it? Launching an iPhone with a terabyte of storage? For whom?

More RAM? Applications and even weighty games are stored in random access memory iPhone 11 Pro launched almost the whole day. 8, 10, 12 GB of RAM is not for the iPhone. At least for now. There is absolutely no need for them. Let the gigabytes indulge Chinese manufacturers, there they are more needed.

The only adequate claim I have heard is the base memory size. Many people say that 64 GB in 2019 on a smartphone is a laughing matter. Personally, I disagree. These 64 GB are enough for the eyes.

Here is a real life example. During the first days of testing, I took a couple of thousand photos and shot several dozen videos with 4K resolution. The materials took about 15 GB in memory, which I then freed up in 10 minutes by sending photos and videos to my computer.

And if it's short ?! The memory is no more and is not needed. Everything with memory is fine.

Face ID. There are major improvements, but not ideal

Face ID speed has been increased by 30%, and the scanner has learned to identify the owner's face from a large number of angles. That's what Apple says.

What's in reality? Yes, Face ID on iPhone 11 Pro is faster. It was not possible to measure by 30% or only by 20%. This is hardly possible without the use of special equipment and a small team of scientists. But the acceleration is there, you can see it when comparing the 11 Pro and XS side-by-side.

The updated Face ID feature actually recognizes faces from more angles. Slightly moved the iPhone to the left, right, or even up / down, the scanner seems to "reach out" and successfully identifies you.

But the Face ID response range remains the same. At arm's length, both the iPhone 11 Pro and the iPhone XS do not find a face. In other words, range is a marketing ploy.

I've never had any complaints about the stability of Face ID. Moreover, I think ( and I'm trying to prove to everyone) that Face ID is many times better than the outdated Touch ID and all finger scanners in principle. Therefore, I did not notice any sharp increase in the stability of Face ID in the iPhone 11 Pro.

The improved scanner may still fail to find my face "right in front of its face". But only the first time. Re-request for scanning - boom, blocking is removed. This was in the iPhone X, in the iPhone XS and remained in the iPhone 11 Pro.

And if it's short ?! Face ID in iPhone 11 Pro detects faces at more specific angles. This nice bonus... But there is no "wow effect" from the updated scanner.

Battery life. It's corny RESPECT

Everything in the world is cyclical... 7-8 years ago, we laughed at Android smartphone users who stayed at their plugs. 4-5 years ago, on the contrary, everyone laughed at iPhone users and their batteries up to 2000 mAh. Now iPhone fans are back on top.

iPhone 11 Pro - a real long-liver... It is equipped with a battery capacity 3046 mAh which allows the smartphone to work up to 24 hours (!) in the talk mode, subject to the use of a headset. This official information from Apple.

I didn’t speak on the phone for 24 hours, but I used my smartphone actively. Even in the early days, when I was continuously shooting, testing new modes, just testing various applications and looking for unusual settings, the iPhone 11 Pro did not run out of power until the end. Only at the end of the first day, the charge remained at 15%. On the following days from 30% and more.

In recent days, when I already use my smartphone in everyday mode, by the evening sometimes more than 50% of the charge remains.

And if it's short ?! Battery life is super! Only gamers who, for some reason, play far from the outlet, will be able to discharge the smartphone in a day.

Sound. Surround now and easy to hear

The stereo speakers in the iPhone 11 Pro have been improved. There are two changes to be aware of at once. First, the speakers received an updated sound with imitation of surround sound. 3D sound can also be heard when listening to music. Moreover, it is not necessary to download songs in any special format for this.

The surround sound of the speakers of the iPhone 11 Pro is manifested in an increased dynamic range and more tangible transitions between tones. You can clearly understand what the difference is by directly comparing the sound with the iPhone XS. The sound of the latter is downright "flat". Older iPhones do the same, respectively.

The second change was not noticed by everyone. When you listen to music on the iPhone XS, the treble comes only from the top of the smartphone. No other way. In the iPhone 11 Pro, the treble is better balanced. They come out both above and below the smartphone.

And if it's short ?! The sound is more spacious and the treble is balanced between the stereo speakers. And all this is easy to hear. You don't need to be a music lover for this.

See our. Many examples of photos and videos.

Go, the most interesting part! The new iPhone 11 Pro features a three-camera system:

• 12MP Ultra Wide Angle with 120 ° FOV (ƒ / 2.4 aperture),
• 12MP wide-angle (ƒ / 1.8 aperture),
• 12-megapixel telephoto camera (ƒ / 2.0 aperture) with OIS.

Compared to its predecessors, the smartphone has an ultra-wide-angle camera. Televik received a new lens with a magnified by 40% aperture and support for optical image stabilization. What does it mean? And what the iPhone 11 Pro can shoot:

• with a wide angle,
• with an ultra-wide angle,
• regular photos with greatly improved quality.

We add to this new unique shooting modes. Night mode, which allows you to release the shutter in complete darkness and get an adequate picture; and the regime Deep fusion that enhances photographs under artificial lighting with a completely unique technique.

Let's see how the iPhone 11 Pro can shoot... All pictures are clickable - click and see the originals.

Photo on iPhone 11 Pro. Daytime shooting

We start with pictures with excellent daylight... Above is an example of a telephoto shot. The camera handled such a complex shot wonderfully. Pay attention to the detail ... anywhere! Foliage of trees, domes, background. All objects have excellent detail. I draw a conclusion looking ahead. In excellent natural light (a sunny day outside), iPhone 11 Pro will take stunning photos. The best iPhone.

The same frame on a wide angle lens. The frame is noticeably expanded... In addition to the temple, a road, nearby houses and other objects fell into it. What is the quality? There are no complaints about the detailing of the temple and the objects located relatively close. But in the corners of the picture, the detail has dropped noticeably. But, of course, for this you need to zoom in on the image on the computer. Just like that, in general terms, the drop in detail is not noticeable.

Bam! These are the photos taken by the iPhone 11 Pro using an ultra-wide-angle lens. And no, I didn’t run 15 meters away from the subject. I stood still, just switched modes. Everything got into the frame. When viewed in normal mode, it looks great. If you specifically bring it closer, then defects are visible, without which not a single super-wide photo can do. Buildings, lights and people around the edges of the frame squinted, is relatively insignificant.

One more example.

I said about detailing, now I want to pay attention to color rendition. Apple keeps its brand. The colors in all the pictures are real... There is no artificial processing, which is especially clearly seen in the photographs of the temple. Take a similar photo with a Chinese camera. There, in most cases, you will get an image like from a children's coloring.

The same applies to pictures taken with wide-angle cameras. The colors are identical everywhere, even if you check with a pipette.

In other words, Apple is doing great again. The company wanted to spit on those who say that, they say, the "Chinese" pictures are brighter. Yes, bright, but not real... If I want to make my photos artificially bright, then I will use filters. The rest of the time you need the camera to take honest photos. The iPhone 11 Pro does just that.

Another good example honesty of the camera. In this shot, the sun's rays illuminated the temple, it became brighter. This is how the camera captured him. The example clearly shows that the iPhone does not take "dim" pictures. He films reality.

What happens to the photo when the lighting gets worse? The camera does its job perfectly. Here are some illustrative examples. In the photo above, notice the detail throughout the entire frame. It is clear from the front - everything is fine. But look into the background, especially the domes - the subject itself. They are remarkably detailed, even on closer inspection. The building on the right, which is not useful in the frame, also worked out great. But this is so, for show.

And one more example. In this picture, I would like to draw your attention to the fact that there are still defects at the edges of the picture in low light. After all, Apple is not engaged in magic, it is far from the absolute ideal.

Photo on iPhone 11 Pro. Morning shooting

The camera impressed me so much that I wanted to thoroughly test it in the early morning. And it was not in vain. Photos turned out fresh, like that very morning.

6:45 am, Moscow City. Snapshots with the Deep Fusion mode enabled, which appeared in. Saturated colors, gorgeous detailing throughout the frame, the absence of even a barely visible noise reduction. Cool shots on the first shutter release. And do not care that the illumination is not enough.

Similar footage from the same location.

I advise you to open the source and study any of the pictures in detail. You can clearly see that there really are no serious defects in the frame. And this is provided that the lighting is poor.

But let's not be fanatic. No light - no sight... This photo was taken at 6:30 am. The trees obscured the rising sun, causing the detail to drop. And lo and behold! The work of the noise control is visible at the edges of the frame. Bring the latest Huawei here, changing to iPhone! A joke, of course. Obviously, “tasty” shots will not work without normal lighting.

« Or will it work?“- I asked myself when I went out to shoot the next day at six in the morning. These photos were taken at 6:15 am, in Deep Fusion mode.

You can find fault here, but I will not. The pictures turned out to be great, they are pleasant to look at. And let the work of the noise control be clearly visible on the left in the frame, all these are trifles. You can also shoot with the iPhone 11 Pro in the early morning. It will be cool.

And if it's short ?! The pictures in the afternoon, in the evening and even in the early morning are wonderful! You can shoot from a super wide angle, but just as importantly, regular photos are better.

Night shooting mode. The moment when you realize that it was not in vain that you spent 100 thousand on a smartphone

If for some reason you are reading the review while standing, have a seat... From the new night iPhone mode 11 Pro may feel dizzy. I'm serious.

Night mode is a key camera innovation in the iPhone 11 Pro... It radically changes the understanding of what can be taken with an iPhone and what is not. The example above describes the night mode best.

This photo was taken at night.... When I looked at the painting in front of me, I was sure it would be a terrible photo. These are usually removed instantly. This is a long-standing habit that has been left over from all old smartphones. You think: " It is dark in front of me, a normal picture will not work».

But the iPhone 11 Pro and its Night Mode change everything. Now I can point my smartphone camera at a dimly lit object in the middle of the night and get a mini-masterpiece. It is this understanding that is changing. After all, you suddenly realize that you can take a photo in such conditions, in which you had not even thought about taking a photo before.

Okay, more examples. Yes, there are defects, that's understandable. But I like this shot. And especially how the iPhone captured the stars. How are they here in the subject! The perfect complement to the shot.

I will criticize this example. The foreground is completely dark, nothing is visible... The photo is not about him, but you always want more.

Most impressively, Night Mode can be used for general shots. By the way, very few people talked about this. All of the night mode shots from Apple itself or reviewers captured objects near the camera. Even then, I wondered if the iPhone 11 Pro can take equally cool photos of general plans. Our own practice has proved that it can.

A couple more great examples of how night mode works. Again, look up to the sky. The stars are visible - this is a very cool feature.

Of course, even the night mode needs light. If you shoot in complete darkness, then the night mode will pull something out here, but the masterpiece will not work.

How is this possible? The wide-angle sensor is used in conjunction with the A13 Bionic processor using a specially thought-out system. First, the camera takes a series of shots. We do not notice this, since only a second passes, but the camera manages to take enough pictures.

Then the processor is connected. It uses Apple algorithms to align the captured images. This process allows for distortion elimination.

Next, there is a contrast adjustment, color correction and noise elimination. Have you noticed that the noise reduction is practically invisible in the pictures in the night mode? So this is all thanks to a special algorithm.

And if it's short ?! Night mode changes the general understanding of what can and cannot be photographed. If before I never took out my iPhone for filming after eight in the evening, now I can take a great shot even late at night.

Video recording. Traditional quality, but still noises at night

Note: All videos are available in 4K resolution at 60fps.

Morning video on iPhone 11 Pro

As I wrote earlier, I tested the camera even in the early morning. The lack of illumination does not affect the quality of video recording in any way. Pay attention to the sample above. Detail, color reproduction and smoothness of camera movement are all excellent.

Daytime video recording on iPhone 11 Pro

A small sample that clearly demonstrates the capabilities of the iPhone 11 Pro for shooting during the day in low natural light. The video does not show any defects.

The zoom, first optical, and then digital, works out perfectly. The camera practically does not shake when approaching. It is important to note here that I shot everything handheld. It should be better with a tripod.

I like this sample the most. It clearly shows how iPhone camera 11 Pro captures many small objects spread across the entire frame. And all this is in motion.

The sample demonstrates how the iPhone 11 Pro records many moving objects in a single frame. Visible problems no.

Night video on iPhone 11 Pro

Night shooting on iPhone 11 Pro has the same problems as its predecessors. The work of the shumodav is visible quite strongly. Yes, technologies do not yet allow to completely eliminate defects. But progress is needed. Let's wait in iPhone 12.

And two more samples with the same meaning. With artificial lighting at night, normal videos are obtained. But there could be many improvements.

Bottom line. The best smartphone, but the price tag kills all the fun

iPhone 11 Pro is the best smartphone ever released... Proven design with nice tweaks like frosted glass the most powerful processor, unrivaled battery life and an amazing camera in every way. A cool device, for which, alas, you need to pay at least 90 thousand rubles.

And it spoils everything. Yes, if there were a “dollar at 30”, everything would be different. But let's not live in a fantasy world. For most, the iPhone 11 Pro is too expensive when it comes to buying without installments or credit. This is the main disadvantage of the iPhone 11 Pro. The rest of the smartphone is fine.

Apple will introduce three new iPhones in September 2019. The topic is wildly popular among readers, so we decided not to waste traffic, but to put everything in one text, which we will periodically replenish.

What exactly is known?

In fact, not so many:

• Their number: Apple will present three iPhones. These will be the successors to the XS, XS Max and XR;
• Their design: it will be from the iPhones introduced in September 2018. The differences are in the details: the iPhone XR 2 will receive a dual camera module, while the XS 2 Max will have a three-camera module. The main mystery is how Apple will arrange them. There are several options, each more delusional than the other:

Update from 03/29/2019: Apparently, the iPhone XS 2 Max will receive the strangest triple camera module:

Reported by a well-known insider @OnLeaks... He is 90% sure that Apple will present just such a smartphone.

• The third module on the successor to the iPhone XS Max will be wide-angle. In 2020, it will be replaced by for better work with augmented reality. Or maybe they will not replace, but supplement;
• The successor to the iPhone XR will be latest smartphone Apple with IPS-screen;
• There won't be a 5G version until 2020;
• New iPhones will receive a new processor.

Update from 03/29/2019: renowned insider Ming-Chi Kuo said Apple is working on an iPhone with reversible charging like the one they received Huawei mate 20 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S10. He is also confident that the new iPhones will receive a power supply with USB Type-C... And it will support 18W fast charging.

Update from 04/02/2019: new iPhones will get larger batteries. About it . The conditional capacity of the batteries of the following generations of smartphones will be something like this:

Update 04/04/2019: on a Chinese social network, which shows part of the back of a smartphone. Module rear camera there, too, it has a "triangular" shape.

What other rumors are there?

Here we will place those rumors that are unlikely to come true.

• In 2019, new iPhones may not receive the A13 Bionic processor. It is believed that Apple with its A12 has pulled out far ahead and by September the company will prepare only a minor update - A12X Bionic. The company already had three such "minor" upgrades: A8X, A9X and A10X, but they were only used in iPads and in Apple set-top box TV 4K. Moore's law also speaks in favor of this rumor. It is believed that it stops working. On the other hand, it could be a minor processor upgrade, but Apple will still call it the A13 Bionic;
• Face ID will be updated and improved;
• Thanks to this, "Monobrow" will be reduced:

• The design will still change a little: iPhones will become something like iPad Pro(2018), that is, the side edges will be straight, and the fillets of the front and rear panels will be minimal.
• Smartphones will receive USB Type-C instead of Lightning:

• Conclusion coming from the previous assumption: more powerful block nutrition. Will it be fast charging or just charging at 10W, it is not yet known. But, according to the Japanese website Mac Otakara, this will not happen, and we are waiting for Lightning with a 5W PSU ( updated: most likely, fast charging will be, but Lightning will remain in iPhones).
• The iPhones that Apple will show in 2019 will be more expensive than the iPhone XS, XS Max and XR. The rumor looks rather strange amid falling sales of the company's smartphones. And I don't really want to believe in him.

In principle, already now you can understand whether it is worth changing your iPhone for a model that will be shown in September. I have an 8 Plus, and so far I see no point in updating. But who knows, what if Apple will surprise us?

Which iPhones to expect in the fall?

The new iPhones of 2018 will be released in the first half of September. This became known from the report of Ming-Chi Kuo from KGI Securities. In the first half of September, Apple will present three smartphones: 6.1-inch iPhone with LCD and 5.8- and 6.5-inch iPhones with OLED displays. According to the analyst, the new smartphones will serve as the beginning of a "real super cycle." A year ago, Min-Chi Kuo similarly indicated the exit iPhone 8 , iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X accurately naming them key features and display sizes.

Three new iPhones again

Min-Chi Kuo has officially confirmed that Apple will release three new iPhones in 2018, just like in 2017. The 6.1-inch LCD model will be the entry-level model and will receive the lowest price of all new products. The design of the smartphone will correspond to the iPhone X. Thus, the traditional for Apple smartphones appearance iPhone 6-8 style will finally become a thing of the past.

The 5.8-inch iPhone with an OLED display will prove to be a direct successor to the iPhone X, likely keeping its price tag below $ 1,000. The 6.5-inch model will be the so-called "iPhone X Plus". The smartphone will receive all the main features of the iPhone X, but still larger display and possibly an improved camera. The price latest model Kuo did not name.

Kuo believes the new iPhones will become popular for a variety of different reasons. First of all, the analyst believes that the real super cycle of sales will begin in 2018. This will be influenced by Apple's complete abandonment of the old smartphone design and the transition to a new one in the style of the iPhone X. Another key reason will be the release of a radically updated 6.1-inch iPhone with a new design, but at a much lower price compared to the iPhone X.

As a result, Kuo believes that sales of Apple smartphones in 2018 will grow by about 10%. This forecast runs counter to the assumptions of other specialists, who previously predicted either a 5% increase in sales or a decline by the same 5%. Nevertheless, it is the expert of KGI Securities that has to be trusted, since over the past few years he has rightfully earned the title of the analyst himself, who makes extremely correct predictions.

iPhone 9, SE2, iPhone X S / X Plus or iPhone 11 ...?

"Ten" did not become the best-selling model in the entire history of Apple (as it was supposed), but in monetary terms, this device brought the company from Cupertino a "tidy sum". So to speak, they took it not by quantity, but by price.

But, as always, after the release of one gadget, the network begins to wonder - what will the next iPhone be? From year to year, the Internet is filled with rumors, insider leaks, and expert forecasts. Such things should be treated with caution, do not trust them 100%. But, as practice shows, in most cases, many "ducks" are real.

How will it be called next iPhone- not yet reliable information, but it is known for sure that the SE2 version will not be released - this is officially confirmed by the manufacturer. So do not expect a compact smartphone with productive hardware in 2018.

The iPhone 9 is also unlikely, since the "ten" has already been presented, and the developers are unlikely to "downgrade" the name, because this can lead to confusion.

The notorious analyst Ming Chi Kuo from KGI Securities is more inclined towards versions about the release of the iPhone 11 or modifications of the X with the S / S Plus prefixes. Will Apple Change Priorities?

Many resources (including 9to5mac) indicate that multiple models will be created. One of them will receive an enlarged 6.1-inch display, but instead of an OLED matrix, a cheaper LCD technology will be used. From dual cameras also intend to abandon in order to reduce the cost. But to increase productivity and multitasking, they will add RAM - its volume will be 3 GB.

Thus, manufacturers are ready to meet the needs of the mass consumer, presenting a device in the price range of $ 800-900.

But besides inexpensive Apple smartphone will release two more gadgets with OLED screens: iPhone X S (11) with a 5.8-inch display, 3 GB of RAM, an improved camera;

iPhone X S (11) Plus with a diagonal of 6.2 to 6.5 inches (no exact information yet), 4 GB of RAM and a battery of increased capacity - within 3400 mAh. All of these varieties will receive a frameless front panel with a "curtain" on which all the sensors and the earpiece are located.

In early February, it was reported that the PLUS will be equipped with a giant 6.7 ”display. Is this so - time will tell! The new iPhone 2018 will receive a Dual SIM. Every year, dozens of publications say about this. Many predict the release of models with support for two SIM cards. But so far, such rumors have never been confirmed. Therefore, there is no point in talking about their reliability now either.

However, this year could be a watershed. According to forecasts, the flagship version will receive a module with DualSIM support and improved signal strength due to fast switching between base stations... Some analysts are confident that there will be no physical slot for the second SIM. Instead, they will provide the option to activate virtual number(eSIM technology) when buying a gadget from operators mobile networks with the connection of contract terms. More economical and productive iPhone 11 / X S / Plus processor

Information appeared on the pages of the Digitimes resource that large manufacturer microchips, TSMC has already received a mass order for the production of processors for the new iPhones of 2018.

This time the devices will be equipped with A12 generation CPUs (7 nm process). In comparison, the previous model A11 used a 10nm process. This means that productivity should increase, and energy consumption should decrease.

If we take into account the increase in battery capacity and the rejection of OLED in one of the versions, we can conclude that the operating time of the gadget will increase several times. IPhone 2018 - release date and price

The strangest thing is that almost all sources agree that the release will take place on September 4th. The presentation will show just three models, which were mentioned above.

It's hard to say anything about the price. Many are confident that the cost of Face ID technology will be reduced, which will have a beneficial effect on the cost price and the bottom line.

All other aspects remain unchanged so far and are not taken into account in the expert assessment. However, we will track any changes on this topic and update this review. Therefore, we recommend that you bookmark it to stay updated and receive fresh content in order to find out what the new iPhone will be like in 2018.