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    The iPhone 12 is the smartphone everyone should get, period. However, if you have a slightly higher budget you really can't ignore the iPhone 12 Pro. From afar, not much looks different between the two smartphones that's because the differences are found under the hood. It has a powerful camera and other upgraded features that justify its “Pro” nomenclature. 
    I've spent over a week with the new iPhone 12 Pro and tested the smartphone for gaming, photography and multi-tasking performance. It's by far the only smartphone this year that is near-perfect. The phone excels in every department which makes the iPhone 12 Pro one of the best smartphones to buy in 2020. 
    Design and Display  The iPhone 12 Pro uses the same squared-off design as the iPhone 12 and is the same size. However, the main difference here is the materials used for the chassis. The phone looks smart, modern and easy to use, thanks to the new design change. The edges of the phone are made of stainless steel rather than aluminium giving it the extra luxurious feel you can't find on any other smartphone. The phone is also much lighter than previous models and is easier to pick up from a flat surface than we expected. Even though the phone has a squared-off design and it hugs a table when kept flat, it really isn't a problem to pick it up with one hand. 
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    When holding the phone, you will also notice that the back has a textured matte finish similar to the iPhone 11 Pro. The combination between the matte finish and the stainless steel edges feel extremely good and you really have to hold the phone for yourself to understand what I'm raving about. The front of the phone also has a larger display, thanks to slimmer bezels and a slightly smaller Face ID notch. 
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    The other main difference you will notice between the iPhone 12 and the iPhone 12 Pro is the fact that it comes with an additional camera lens and a LiDar sensor. The phone is available in a range of colours but the Navy Blue variant feels most pleasing to the eye. The phone also uses Apple's proprietary lightning port for charging that is compatible with UBS-C PD chargers. Finally, the iPhone is rated for IP68 water and dust resistance meaning it can withstand water up to a maximum depth of six meters for up to 30 minutes.
    The display on the iPhone 12 Pro is the same as the iPhone 12 where it uses a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED panel. It's rated for HDR10 and Dolby Vision content as well which is always great to have if you like to watch a lot of video content on your phone. The display has a resolution of 3,200 x 1,400, a slight upgrade from the previous model. The display is great for portraying true black tones and incredible colour accuracy. It's one of the best displays you will find on a smartphone.  
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    You will instantly notice the vibrant colours, great contrast ratio and the picture quality no matter what type of video or picture you are viewing. We have the same criticism for the display as we did for previous iPhone models. Even though the Face ID notch is slightly smaller than before, it still interferes with the overall viewing experience. Another complaint we have is the fact that iOS still does not support any form of always-on features which can be a bit frustrating if you don't want to unlock your phone every time to see a notification or the time.
    Camera  The biggest upgrade you will notice here even in comparison to the iPhone 12 is the camera performance. It is easily one of the best smartphones we've used for photography so much so we even used it to capture images of the Xbox Series X. For people who are interested, the iPhone 12 Pro comes with a 12-MP primary sensor, a telephoto sensor and an ultra-wide sensor. Thanks to the telephoto sensor, the iPhone 12 Pro can now zoom into objects with more detail than ever before. You can get a closer look at objects which comes handy when you want to capture images from afar. It still isn't as sharp as the primary wide sensor, but it's good enough to capture memories and get a closer perspective. The iPhone 12 Pro can do 4x optical zoom and 10x zoom digitally. 
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    The main camera's performance is also quite similar to the iPhone 12 at least in daylight. However, you will notice the biggest difference in low-light photography. That's because the LiDAR scanner helps in capturing images in the dark faster. The LiDAR sensor also helps in improving portrait images, especially when using it with night mode. Portrait images look surprisingly sharp and the background is accurately blurred even with night mode. In addition, Apple has also extended night mode photography to the ultra-wide and the selfie camera as well. 
    However, when you throw the term “Pro” next to a smartphone's model name, you really have to back it up and that's precisely what Apple is trying to do this year. For professional photographers, Apple will be introducing the ProRaw mode for the iPhone 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max later this year. It will help in capturing details like dynamic range, colours and sharpness with the help of computational photography. 
    When it comes to video capabilities, the iPhone 12 Pro can capture Dolby Vision video and that too at a higher frame rate. You can capture video at 4K 60 FPS with the implementation of smart HDR. If you are interested in capturing the best possible video from a smartphone, there's nothing that can beat an iPhone's video capturing capabilities. The iPhone 12 Pro in many ways is better at capturing videos than your regular action camera and has the ability to support multiple formats. Most smartphones can capture decent video quality, but they often lack the audio quality to go along with it. Thanks to the LiDAR scanner, videos in low-light condition also look fantastic and you can see our example below:
     
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    — Akshay Bhalla (@Bhallanator) November 11, 2020  
    This example is perfect to showcase the image stabilisation capabilities of the iPhone 12 Pro even in low-light conditions which we could not replicate on any of the flagship Android smartphones. If you are interested is seeing what the image quality can be like from the iPhone 12 Pro, check out our gallery full of camera samples below:

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    While the iPhone 12 Pro uses the same SoC i.e. the A14 bionic, there is a big leap in performance and benchmark numbers. That's because the Pro models come with 6GB of RAM and yield better performance than the iPhone 12 Pro. In our Geekbench 5 test, the iPhone 12 Pro scored an impressive 1579 (Single-core) and 3930 (multi-core). That's significantly higher than the iPhone 12 especially when it comes to the multi-core score. Games run fantastically on the iPhone 12 Pro and it even offers better battery life for some reason. After 15 hours of non-stop use, it still had around 39% of battery life remaining.
    Accessories  The iPhone 12 Pro also has magnets at the back that enables the phone to snap on to accessories such as the MagSafe wireless charger, the leather MagSafe wallet and other MagSafe compatible accessories such as Apple's new protective case. You can wirelessly charge and use the phone at the same time, thanks to this new innovation which you cannot do on other smartphones that support wireless charging. 
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    Similarly, you can also use the leather wallet which attaches to the back of the smartphone or the MagSafe case for the phone. Each time you attach a MagSafe accessory, the iPhone will make a sound and trigger an animation on your phone's screen. It uses the NFC chips on the accessories and the iPhone to deliver this functionality and we can expect Apple to make use of this tech with other accessories in the future. 
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    Alternatively, you can also get regular cases from third-party manufactures such as Mujjo who make some incredible leather cases for all the iPhone 12 Series. You can get these cases from e-commerce websites or their official website as well. MagSafe accessories by third-party vendors are also expected to arrive soon by companies like Belkin amongst many others. 
    The Final Say  The iPhone 12 Pro is by far the best choice for users who expect great photography from their smartphones. It offers longer battery life than the previous model and delivers exceptional performance that is currently unmatched by the competition. If you are upgrading from the iPhone XS or earlier, a new world of smartphone experiences are waiting for you. 

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    “Baba laayenge kranti….”
    Kashipur wale Baba Nirala is back and this time, the world behind the closed doors of Aashram is murkier than before.
    After a successful run in August, Prakash Jha bounced back on the OTT circuit with the second chapter of his debut series Aashram. The Bobby Deol starrer series kicks off right where it left us – Monty aka Baba Nirala unrelentingly exploiting women for his pleasure.
    Drugging, influencing, and exploiting – that’s what happens under the lure of blind faith and blessings. But the female leads of Aashram, Babita (Tridha Choudhury), and Pammi (Aaditi Pohankar) are not ones to take this lying down.
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    After being drugged and raped in the very place they sought solace in, they lead a silent uprising among the women in the aashram. There’s a fight brewing against the murky Godman and the dubious world he created.  
    The second chapter which is an immediate extension of the first part also explores the influence of Baba Nirala on the youth and politics of the heartland. 
    The very first episode takes us to the concert held by Baba Nirala with chartbuster musician Abhimanyu. It’s here that we first listen to the new anthem of the series – Baba laayenge kranti. The catchy tunes of this earworm help Baba Nirala carve the way for a new wave of young followers.  
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    The second chapter of the series retains the original star cast. Besides Bhopa (Chandan Roy Sanyal), we also see officer Ujagar Singh (Darshan Kumaar), Dr. Natasha (Anupriya Goenka) and Akki (Rajeev Sidhartha) spearheading another covert operation to expose the dark side of the Aashram.
    Under the guise of drug addicts looking for rehabilitation, Ujagar Singh and his aide move to the Aashram. Actor Darshan Kumar aces his role as an undercover cop. That’s where the show picks up pace.
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    Bobby Deol plays the sleazy, grim, and sly Baba Nirala with ease. He adapts the subtle nuances of Godmen and expresses it in his acting.
    With Chapter 2, the end for Baba Nirala is near and this grim new season is just the thrilling end to a fantastic debut show by Prakash Jha.
    You can start streaming it for FREE on MX Player right here. 


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