2012 is the last year of the dragon, and 12 years have passed since then. That year, smartphones were in a period of rapid development, and many classic models were released in this year and became memories of a generation.
Looking back, it seems like yesterday, but a year of the dragon has passed, and time flies. Back in 2012, the mobile phone market was in a period of rapid development, with various brands competing and users upgrading. Let's go through the tunnel of time and look back at what the mobile phones we used in our hands back then.
Apple iPhone 5
On September 12, 2012, Apple released the sixth-generation smartphone, the iPhone 5. It has made major breakthroughs in design, performance, functionality, and more, and has had a profound impact on the development of smartphones.
Disruptive design
The iPhone 5 has an all-in-one aluminum body, which reduces the thickness to 7At 6 mm and weighing only 112 grams, it was a miracle of thinness and lightness at the time. At the same time, it also increases the screen size to 4 inches for the first time, and uses a Retina HD display for a more detailed visual experience.
Powerful performance and comprehensive functionality
The iPhone 5 is equipped with Apple's self-developed A6 dual-core processor, which has twice the performance compared to the previous generation. In addition, it comes with 1GB LPDDR2 memory and a 4G LTE network.
In terms of features, the iPhone 5 has also received a comprehensive upgrade. It features an 8-megapixel rear camera, supports 1080p HD** shooting, and for the first time, a panoramic shooting mode has been added. In addition, it is equipped with a 1.2-million-pixel front-facing camera, as well as an improved FaceTime HD** calling feature to bring users a better photo and ** experience.
The "oolong" and the hot scene at the press conference
At the press conference, Tim Cook, then CEO of Apple, was unexpectedly disconnected when he introduced the LTE connection speed of the iPhone 5. This incident attracted widespread attention at the time and became the famous "oolong incident" in Apple's history.
Despite this, the iPhone 5 is still enthusiastically sought after by consumers around the world. On the day of the pre-sale, Apple's official website was visited by a large number of users, causing the server to be paralyzed for a while. In Apple retail stores, there was also a hot scene of queuing up to buy.
Controversy and Impact
The iPhone 5 features a new Lightning connector, which makes it impossible for users to continue using old charging cables and accessories. Some environmentalists believe that Apple's move is a waste of resources and has a negative impact on the environment.
In addition, the lightning connector has also been complained by some users, believing that it is not as convenient as the traditional 30-pin interface.
Despite some controversy, the release of the Apple 5 is still significant. Not only does it represent another breakthrough in design and technology for Apple, but it also has a profound impact on the entire smartphone industry.
Samsung Galaxy S3
With Samsung surpassing Apple in smartphone sales in 2011, all eyes were on Samsung in 2012. In 2012, Samsung released the Galaxy S3, which was one of the most popular Android phones at the time. The Galaxy S3 has 4The large 8-inch screen, 12-megapixel camera, and S Beam proximity transmission were very competitive at the time.
With the release of the Galaxy S3, Samsung is finally qualified to be on an equal footing with Apple. The advent of the iPhone in 2007 gave Apple a clear lead in the high-end smartphone market. But in this year, Apple's new iPhone 5 sold about the same as the Galaxy S3, making the Galaxy S3 the first veritable "iPhone killer". In 2012, Samsung's profits hit a new high, mainly thanks to the success of the Galaxy S3.
A "funny" scene at the press conference
At the launch of the Galaxy S3, Samsung invited a man named John Doe to the stage to demonstrate the phone's features. However, the "amateur actor" made frequent mistakes during the demonstration, and even dropped his phone on the ground, causing the audience to burst into laughter. This incident has also become a famous "oolong incident" in Samsung's history.
Hot market performance
The Galaxy S3 was a huge success worldwide, selling over 10 million units in just 50 days after its launch, making it one of the most popular smartphones of its time.
Nokia Lumia 920
In 2012, Nokia released the Lumia 920, the first flagship phone to feature Windows Phone 8. The Lumia 920 has Pureview technology, which makes it one of the best phones for taking pictures at the time.
The Lumia 920 has a number of innovative features, including:
4.5-inch ClearBlack AMOLED display with 1280 x 768 resolution
1.5 GHz Snapdragon S4 dual-core processor.
1 gb ram
32 GB storage.
8.7-million-pixel Pureview camera with optical image stabilization.
1.2-million-pixel front-facing camera.
2000 mAh battery.
Supports wireless charging.
The Lumia 920 is known for its excellent imaging capabilities. Its Pureview camera uses a larger sensor and a more advanced lens to deliver high-quality shots in low-light conditions**.
The Lumia 920 also has some unique software features, such as:
glance screen, which can display information such as time, weather, and notifications without having to unlock your phone.
Nokia Drive, an app that provides navigation and traffic information.
Nokia City Lens, an app that provides augmented reality information.
The Lumia 920 was a very popular smartphone at the time, and it helped Nokia return to the smartphone market.
The Lumia 920 is the best Windows Phone smartphone out there. ”—engadget》
The Lumia 920's Pureview camera is one of the best smartphone cameras out there. ”—the verge》
The Lumia 920 is an important step in Nokia's return to the smartphone market. ”—cnet》
htc one x
In 2012, HTC released the One X, HTC's flagship phone of the year. The One X has a unique design, powered by an NVIDIA Tegra 3 quad-core processor, which is powerful and makes it one of the most popular Android phones of its time.
Huawei Ascend P1
In 2012, Huawei released the Ascend P1, Huawei's first phone, which focused on photography. Ascend P1 has 1The 85-inch ultra-thin body, as well as the 6.4 million pixel front camera, led the trend at the time.
In addition to these classic models mentioned above, there were many other phone launches in 2012, such as the Motorola Razr i, Sony Xperia T, LG Optimus G, etc. These phones all represented the highest level of smartphone development at that time and left us with fond memories.
Nowadays, smartphones have reached a new stage of development, but those mobile phones that have been with us will still remain in our memory.
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