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iPhone 11 Pro vs iPhone 12 Pro: What should you buy?

If you’re looking to upgrade to Apple’s best recent iPhones, you’re probably looking at the recent iPhone Pros. Now the real question is, how do you decide between the iPhone 12 Pro and the iPhone 11 Pro? And is there actually a difference? Here’s a clear and easy breakdown to help you decide what phone is the best for you.

Price
Money makes the world go around. Getting a new iPhone is an investment so let’s break down what you’ll pay for each phone. The iPhone 12 Pro starts at £999 for 128GB of storage. Meanwhile, the iPhone 11 Pro started at £1,049 for 64 GB when it launched in 2019 but it can be picked up right here on Unlocked Mobiles for £999. Best bang for your buck? Buying on Unlocked Mobiles saves you money on both phones and offers Sim Freedom to maximize your savings!

Design
There wasn’t any huge visual design changes between these two models. The iPhone 12 Pro features a 6.1inch display in a fairly compact design that measures 146mm x 71.5mm x .29mm and weighs 189 grams. While the iPhone 11 Pro offers a 5.8inch display in a handset that measures 144mm x 71.4mm x .32mm and weighs in at 188 grams. The real difference lies in durability. Unlike the iPhone 11 Pro, the iPhone 12 Pro offers a Ceramic Shield front with 4x better drop performance. It is also has a deeper maximum depth in splash, water, and dust resistance. Care more about battery life? The iPhone 11 Pro has a slightly longer video playback life, while the audio playback life is identical in both phones. Our Vote? The iPhone 12 Pro is the clear design winner in measuring durability and resistance. You no longer need to be nervous about those beach days!

Display
The OLED displays on the iPhone 12 Pro (6.1inch ) and the iPhone 11 Pro (5.8inch) are stunning. We’re talking, your grandpa will think he’s looking out a window kind of stunning. The phone’s brightness, colour, and photo accuracy is the best you’ll find on any phone. The displays are identical across the board from colour quality, to brightness, to contrast ratio. The main difference is the iPhone 12 Pro has a slightly higher pixel resolution. No wrong choice here. The handsets are very similar but hit up the iPhone 12 Pro if you want the most modern and innovative image.

Camera
But what if your amateur Instagram photography business is taking off and you need to come through with quality pictures? It’s no secret that Apple has been killing it with their phone cameras. Both the iPhone 12 Pro and the iPhone 11 Pro have a triple 12MP camera system with Ultra Wide, Wide, and Telephoto lenses. Not to mention, both phones record Dolby Vision video in 4K for stunningly colorful footage. What about photography at night? If you’re looking to shoot in the dark, the iPhone 12 Pro is the one for you. The Wide Camera has an f/1.6 aperture. This allows 27% more light than the iPhone 11 Pro for better low light photos and videos. The iPhone 12 Pro also introduces Night Mode Portraits to maximize night mode quality. Both phones will capture masterpieces but if you’re looking to the capture adventures under the night sky, you have to go with the iPhone 12 Pro.

Summary
So there you have it! There’s no wrong choice. The iPhone 12 Pro and the iPhone 11 Pro are both sleek, high-speed devices that excel industry-wide in display quality, performance and photography. If you want my two cents, I’d go with the iPhone 12 Pro for the best durability, photography, and the most powerful chip in a smartphone. You can get both phones on Unlocked Mobiles today for sim freedom, and fast delivery!

The Big Reveal of the Samsung Galaxy S21 Series

Samsung Mobile’s biggest launch of the year happened at the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2021 event on January 14 at 7am PT/ January 15th at 3am GMT. The new features and design of the premium flagship smartphone were announced globally, finally putting an end to the mass speculation from Android users everywhere. Did the reveal live up to the buzz? We certainly think so. We’ll break down everything you need to know about this year’s flagship Samsung smartphone.

Samsung’s Promise
Samsung has promised that their new mobile technology will change the ordinary into the extraordinary. They posted this statement on their website following the release of the event date: “Over the past year, mobile technology has taken center stage in everyday life as people are working remotely and spending more time at home.The accelerated transition to a mobile-first world brings with it the need for devices that can transform everyday life into an extraordinary experience.” Samsung has committed to elevating the experience of remote work, with a special emphasis on life during the Covid-19 pandemic. With nearly 1/3 of people in the UK workforce continuing to work from home, this new flagship smartphone could change the game.

Mass Speculation
A quick teaser video on the Samsung Mobile Twitter page completely disrupted the tech community. The video has generated upward of 22 million views, as of January 8th, 2021. Mass speculation around the potential release of a new camera model has followed its release. You can watch the video for yourself here. Did the camera innovations on the S21 models live up to the hype? It certainly did for the Ultra variant.

The Best Camera on a Smartphone
The 2021 flagship smartphone comes in three versions- the Galaxy S21, the Galaxy S21+, and the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra. Each variant has premium and advanced specs, however the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is the ground-breaking camera release of the series. It hosts a 108MP primary camera with two 10MP telephone shooters (3X and 5X or 10X optical zoom) plus a 12MP ultra-wide lens with laser autofocus and Dual Pixel autofocus. Filming in an action- packed environment? The Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G has a Super Steady feature that softens bumps in fast-paced frames for smoother footage. The Samsung S21 Ultra also offers premiere 8K video filming and an 8K Video Snap feature that allows for crips screenshots within recordings. It’s picture perfect.

Cutting-Edge Design and Processor
Don’t let the cameras take all the spotlight, the new Galaxy S21 models also have cutting-edge durability and the fastest processor in a Samsung phone. The new flagships smartphones have a striking new design, featuring innovative protective durability and a bold contour-cut body. All S21 models are IP68-certified and designed to scratch less and provide display-wide drop- coverage with the toughest Gorilla Glass ever in a Galaxy smartphone. Not only is it durable, it is also fast. The S21 series has Galaxy’s fastest processor yet so you can quick and powerful function. With powerful and long-lasting batteries ranging from 4000mAh to 5000mAh, depending on model variant, you won’t need to worry about your battery life. Want to stay up-to- date with advancing mobile connectivity? The Samsung Galaxy S21 series is bringing 5G connectivity to the Galaxy family.

Want a Sim-Free, transparent, and cost-effective way to get Samsung’s advanced flagship smartphones? You can order the Samsung Galaxy S21, Samsung Galaxy S21+, and Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra on Unlocked Mobiles today.

Samsung Galaxy A80 Now In Stock

Order the Samsung Galaxy A80 Sim free and unlocked with revolutionary rotating triple camera.

Here’s 5 facts you need to know about Samsung’s revolutionary camera in a nutshell:

1. The triple camera slides up and rotates so you can capture what’s happening in front and behind of you, meaning one camera captures all.
2. The built in slide and rotate camera module contains an 8MP Ultra wide camera, a 48 MP main camera and a 3D Depth camera.
3. The 48 megapixel camera helps shoot your image in a crisp, clear resolution perfect for vlogging and streaming your daily activities.
4. The 8 Megapixel ultra wide camera offers an incredible 123-degree field of vision, so you can capture as wide as the human eye can see, Live.
5. The 3D Depth camera Live Focus is now not only available on photos, but Video too. Live focus video lets you blur out distracting backgrounds in your videos to make your main subject come to life.

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Purchase the Samsung A80 today, and try out the revolutionary mobile photographic experience for yourself.

How to record the screen on your Apple iPhone in 6 easy steps

If you’ve ever wondered how people record and share their screen on their iPhone, whether it’s to remember an epic gaming session or store a memorable FaceTime session, let us help.

Follow these easy steps and you’ll be recording your screen like a pro:

First up you’ll need to set up your screen recorder shortcut:

1. Head into the settings section of your iPhone
2. Find the Control Center in the settings menu, then tap into Customise Controls.
3. Locate Screen Recording in the More Controls section and tap the green arrow to its left. This will add it in your list of included apps.
4. Once you’ve completed this you will have a screen recorder shortcut in your control centre (the area that you see when you swipe up from the bottom of your home screen)

5. Next you’ll need to select Screen recording by swiping up in your Control Center and clicking on the icon that is a white dot with a white circle around it. This is the screen recorder button.
6. Once selected, you’ll see a countdown in the circle, then the icon will turn red. Your screen is now recording!

Browse our selection of sim free iPhones today, available with UK and international delivery. Don’t forget to check out our As Good As New AGAN iPhones, that offer as new condition without the new price tag.

Preorder the Samsung Galaxy A80 with innovative popup rotating 48MP camera

Here’s the specs at a glance:

• Dimensions: 165.2 x 76.5 x 9.3 mm (6.50 x 3.01 x 0.37 in)
• Weight” 220 g (7.76 oz)
• Build: Front glass (Gorilla Glass 3), back glass (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame
• SIM: Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
• Display: 6.7 inches, 108.4 cm² (~85.8% screen-to-body ratio) Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colours, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~393 ppi density), Corning Gorilla Glass 3, Always-on display
• OS: Android 9.0 (Pie); One UI
• Chipset: Qualcomm SDM730 Snapdragon 730 (8 nm)
• CPU: Octa-core (2×2.2 GHz Kryo 470 Gold & 6×1.8 GHz Kryo 470 Silver)
• GPU: Adreno 618
• Internal Memory: 128 GB, 8 GB RAM
• Main Camera: Triple Popup rotating
• 48 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2″, 0.8µm, PDAF
• 8 MP, f/2.2, 12mm (ultrawide), 1.12µm
• TOF 3D camera, f/1.2, 30mm
• LED flash, panorama, HDR
• Video: 2160p@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@480fps
• Selfie Camera: Triple, Motorized pop-up rotating main camera module. LED flash, HDR
• Video: 2160p@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps (gyro-EIS)
• Audio: Loudspeaker, 3.5mm jack, Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic, Dolby Atmos sound
• WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
• Bluetooth: 5.0, A2DP, LE
• GPS: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
• NFC: Yes
• Radio: FM radio
• USB: 2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
• Sensors: Fingerprint (under display), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
• Battery: Non-removable Li-Po 3700 mAh battery, Fast battery charging 25W

Preorder the Samsung Galaxy A80 Sim Free today, with UK and international delivery, manufacturer warranty and the benefits of our customer service.

The Samsung Galaxy A80 is Now Available

The Samsung Galaxy A80 Sim Free mobile phone is now available to order on our website. A unique device in design, the Samsung Galaxy A80 features a revolving camera which allows you to take amazing quality normal photos and selfie’s.

The camera on the Samsung Galaxy A range also offers other great effects, usually only found on premium handsets, features such as an Ultra Wide Camera which is built to capture as wide as the human eye can see. There is also depth effect which allows you to capture great detail photographs.

The ‘A’ series from Samsung, including the Samsung Galaxy A80 features a powerful battery, meaning that you stay connected for longer. There is also Samsung Knox which offers you privacy and protection.

Buy the Samsung Galaxy A80 Sim Free online now from Unlocked Mobiles.

iOS13 arrives for Apple iPhone Fans

This week Apple announced the release of iOS. OS 13 is Apple’s next operating system for iPhones featuring Dark Mode, a Find My app, a revamped Photos app, new Siri voice, updated privacy features, new street-level view for Maps, and more. The new OS is expected to roll out to devices shortly and can be used on iPhone 6 and above.

One of the main new features compliments what many use their iPhone for; photos and sharing. iOS 13 lets you rotate, crop, and apply filters to videos. Also, in the camera app, you can make portrait lighting adjustments which will allow extra depth to you photos, moving the light closer or further away depending on the look or outcome you are looking to achieve.

Unlocked Mobiles has a variety of Sim Free Apple iPhones available. Our current most popular models are the iPhone XS Sim Free and iPhone 8 Plus Sim Free.

iPhone 7 for only £297

This is not an offer to be missed; we now have the iPhone 7 available for £297 from the new AGAN Tech range. Meaning you are getting a brand new condition iPhone 7 for an excellent price. If you are in the market for a reliable iOS device with great features such as IP rating, fingerprint sensor and high quality camera, then this is a great saving on a smartphone.

The iPhone 7 is twice as fast as the iPhone 6 with the long battery life. Powered by the innovative A10 Fusion chip with 64-bit architecture and embedded M10 motion coprocessor. You can also experience faster 4G LTE with the best worldwide roaming, up to 25 LTE bands.

Buy the iPhone 7 Sim Free online now and get next day delivery.

Google Pixel 3a and 3a XL Now In Stock

This month Google announced 2 new devices, the Pixel 3a and 3a XL, both offer the things we know and like about the pixel phone, but at a lower cost price. To put it in simple terms, it is Google’s version of the iPhone XR.

These devices offer good specification have also been promised to get support and updates for 3 years from Google. Therefore, you can be sure to always have the latest Android version for 3 years after purchase.

Some of the other features you will find on the Pixel 3a Sim Free and Pixel 3a XL Sim Free are a 12.2 dual pixel rear camera, 64GB of memory and 4GB of RAM.

The new devices are now in stock and available from Unlocked Mobiles.

iPhone X for only £630

If you want one the best mobile phones on the market and are looking to get the best price, look no further than the iPhone X from our AS GOOD AS NEW range, powered by AGAN Tech ®.

The iPhone X features Face detection and one of the fastest chips and best camera’s ever seen on a smartphone. You also get to enjoy the ease of iOS and the added value to iPhone APP store offers its users

At only £630 inc vat, a brand new condition iPhone X is a great deal. Use any sim card as this device is fully unlocked. You also get a 12 month warranty on the device and can also select our introductory free month of free insurance. Buy your iPhone X Sim Free from Unlocked Mobiles.