How bad is a 2012 iPhone camera in 2023? I found out
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After finding an old Apple iPhone 5, I used the camera alongside the iPhone 15 Pro Max, Galaxy S23 Ultra, and OnePlus 11. Here's how things have changed.
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How bad is a 2012 iPhone camera in 2023? I found out
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How bad is a 2012 iPhone camera in 2023? Take a look for yourself
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