At first glance, the iPhone 12 Pro looks like a phone that's caught between two stools. With the same dimensions and chipset as the iPhone 12, it’s easy to wonder whether the Pro is worth the extra cash – especially when the iPhone 12 Pro Max is out there with a better camera sensor and longer...

Nice color choices, Most powerful smartphone out, MagSafe technology works well

No charging block in box, 5G still an expensive luxury, Battery could be better

The iPhone 12 Pro is a premium smartphone, complete with medical-grade stainless steel frame, an upgraded LiDAR sensor and the ability to record [email protected] Dolby Vision HDR video, but with so many similarities to the standard iPhone 12, it's not a cut-and-dry recommendation.

Premium build, Bigger display than last year, [email protected] Dolby Vision video support

Very similar to iPhone 12, Expensive, Standard 60Hz refresh rate

The iPhone 12 Pro is a great phone, there's no question about that - indeed it's the best Apple has released (a title it's likely to retain for approximately one month, until the iPhone 12 Pro Max hits the streets). But that's exactly what you'd expect given the price tag.

If you haven’t upgraded your phone in a while and want the most feature-rich 6.1-inch iPhone, then the iPhone 12 Pro is the way to go. It’s fast, takes great snaps and looks the business. If you want to save a bit of cash, then the cheaper iPhone 12 has a lot of the best features here for a.

With 5G, LiDAR, and MagSafe, the iPhone 12 Pro offers more than just the improved performance and better cameras we expect every year. But it will be some time before those technologies are widely utilized.

Absurdly fast performance, Excellent new design, Consistently great photos and video, LiDAR and MagSafe offer glimpses of the future

The most interesting new features are underutilized, Still waiting for features like ProMotion or an always-on display

Apple’s $1,000 phone sits in the awkward spot of not quite being the best phone. Nevertheless, it offers compelling upgrades.

A really nice OLED display. Excellent performance with the new A14 Bionic. The lidar scanner makes for clear low-light portrait shots, and the triple-lens rear camera system overall is great. 4K video at 60 frames per second offers more depth than non-HDR videos. MagSafe accessories are fun.

It's $1,000. No USB-C. No 120-Hz refresh rate. Battery could last longer.

Apple’s top-tier smartphones offer some big features with a price tag to match, but if you’re looking for the best of the best, you can’t go wrong with the iPhone Pro or Max.

Increase in base storage, OLED displays, Incredible cameras

Such a high price, Not everyone has 5G

The iPhone 12 Pro delivers amazing camera and video quality, 5G and crazy fast performance in a sleeker new design, though the battery life could be better. The iPhone 12 Pro is a serious step up from the iPhone 11 Pro, but that’s not who this flagship is really for.

Best-in-class cameras, A14 Bionic blows away Android phones, Tougher Ceramic Shield display, Bigger screen in sleeker design, MagSafe charging is easy to use

5G takes toll on battery life, No charger in box, Lacks 120Hz display, Limited optical zoom

You must have telephoto. If you're choosing between the iPhone 12 and 12 Pro, the addition of a telephoto lens is what will likely sell you on the extra money. Lidar and a stainless steel frame are bonuses, but likely not worth the extra cash. You love the Pro's matte glass back.

Superb performance, Consistently good photo and video quality, Improved industrial design

Worse battery life than iPhone 11 Pro

The iPhone 12 Pro checks all the boxes for a great smartphone, but is that enough to make it stand out?