Pros
- Performance: Frequently praised for speed, responsiveness ("fast," "quick," "doesn''t lag," "doesn''t freeze"), and overall functionality. Many users described it as "excellent," "perfect," or simply "works great."
- Camera: Commonly lauded for high-quality photos and videos, particularly the front camera''s autofocus and the cinematic mode. One user specifically mentioned the improved night mode compared to the iPhone 11.
- Display: Described as "crisp," "bright," "vivid," and "gorgeous," with a noticeable improvement over previous IPS displays (specifically compared to the iPhone 11).
- Design & Build Quality: Reviewers often highlight the premium feel, elegant design, and a comfortable hand-feel. One user mentioned a preference for the lack of rounded edges. The phone is described as "compact".
- Operating System (iOS): Praised for its smooth and stable performance, with regular updates.
- Battery Life: Generally reported to last a full day, or even a day and a half, under moderate to heavy usage. Fast charging is also a positive feature.
- Sound: Superior sound quality from the speakers, particularly the spatial audio, was noted by one user.
- Dual SIM: The dual SIM functionality is mentioned as a feature.
- Overall Satisfaction: An overwhelming majority of users expressed high satisfaction with the phone.
Cons
- Price: Mentioned as high (e.g., one user suggested a maximum price of €40,000, another reported a purchase price of €70,000, and another mentioned current prices being too high at €90,000 compared to a past purchase price of €75,000. Note: The currency and price discrepancies in these reviews need clarification to ensure accuracy).
- Screen Size: One user explicitly stated the screen was too small.
- Battery Life (Contradictory): While generally positive, one user reported significantly faster battery drain compared to other models.
- Power Adapter: One review mentioned the absence of a power adapter in the box.
- Button Placement: One user mentioned finding the power button placement inconvenient. Another user found adapting from Android''s volume button placement difficult.
- Fingerprint Smudges: The back glass being prone to fingerprints was mentioned as a con.
- Camera Zoom: One user stated that the camera quality is only excellent without zoom.
- Ringtones: Lack of per-SIM ringtone selection, with paid options available in the app store.
- Third-party Financing: One user reported issues with a third-party financing option, mentioning an undisclosed monthly charge.
Comments
Many positive comments reinforce the pros already listed. Some comments highlight specific use cases (e.g., gift for spouse, daughter, or son). One user contrasted their experience with their previous iPhone SE, noting little significant change over several years. Another user, while positive, mentioned a preference to stay with Android after using the device. A significant price discrepancy exists across reviews, requiring additional context to be properly interpreted. One user notes that even with a large memory capacity, it can still seem insufficient. Several users stated that there were no issues with the phone.