Apple iPhone 12
- A14 Bionic5 Nanometer
- 2815 mAhLi-Ion
- 12 MegaPixel2160p
- 6.1 inches1170x2532
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Last OS update this year (2025) updates
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Security patches until 2027 (2+ years) updates
Predecessor Comparison
Here's how Apple iPhone 12 compares with its predecessor Apple iPhone 11:
Advantages of Apple iPhone 12
- This phone is powered by a better chipset: Apple A14 Bionic, compared to the predecessor's Apple A13 Bionic. This means faster processing and improved overall performance.
Drawbacks Compared to Apple iPhone 11
- The battery has a smaller capacity (2815 mAh) than the Apple iPhone 11 (3110 mAh), which could affect battery life.
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| Released | 2020 October 13 |
| NFC | Yes |
| Initial OS | iOS 14.1 |
| Details | iOS 14.1 |
| Major update cycle | 5 years |
| Security update cycle | 7 years |
| Card slot | No |
| Charger in the box | No |
| Body | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.4 mm |
| Weight | 164 g |
| IP Rating | IP68, Waterproof up to 1.5 meters depth for 30 minutes |
| SIM | Single SIM Nano-SIM and/or eSIM or Dual SIM Nano-SIM, dual stand-by - for China |
| Details | Back from Gorilla Glass and aluminum frame |
| Colors | Black, White, Red, Green, Blue, Purple |
| Display | |
|---|---|
| Protection | Ceramic Shield Glass |
| Tech | Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz |
| Brightness | 1200nits |
| Size | 6.1 inches, 90.2 cm2 86.0% screen-to-body ratio |
| Screen to Body Ratio | 86.00% |
| Resolution | 1170 x 2532 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio 460 ppi density |
Wide color gamut, True-tone, HDR10, Dolby Vision | |
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Chipset - V1 | Apple A14 Bionic |
| Nanometer | 5 nm |
| GPU | Apple GPU 4-core graphics |
| Internal Storage | NVMe |
| CPU | Hexa-core 2x3.1 GHz Firestorm + 4x1.8 GHz Icestorm |
| RAM/Storage V1 | 4GB/64GB |
| RAM/Storage V2 | 4GB/128GB |
| RAM/Storage V3 | 4GB/256GB |
| Battery | |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 2815mAh |
| Wired charging | 20W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W |
| Specs | Non-removable 10.78 Wh Li-Ion |
| USB | Lightning, USB 2.0 |
| Cameras | |
|---|---|
| Main | 12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm wide, 1.4ยตm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS |
| OIS | Yes |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR photo/panorama |
| Video | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR up to 30fps, stereo sound rec. |
| Selfie | 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm wide, 1/3.6, SL 3D, depth/biometrics sensor |
| Selfie Video | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS |
| Sound | |
|---|---|
| Stereo | Stereo speakers and sound |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
| FM Radio | No |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| Misc | |
|---|---|
| GPS | A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| Sensors | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot |
| WiFi 6/7 | WiFi 6 |
| 5G | Yes |
| Sar | 0.99 W/kg head, 0.99 W/kg body |
| Price | $โ541.98 / ยฃโ549.00 / โฌโ681.00 / โนโ55,990 |
What are the key specifications of the Apple iPhone 12?
It is powered by the Apple A14 Bionic, fitted with a 6.1 inch display, a battery with 2815 mAh capacity and a main camera sensor of 12MP.
Does this device support NFC?
Yes, it has an NFC chip and can handle contactless payments and other functions that require it.
Does the box include a charger?
There is no charger in the box.