Apple iPhone 12

Display6.1" 1170 x 2532 pixels
ChipsetApple A14 Bionic (5 nm)
Main camera12MP
Battery2815 mAh
iPhone 12 product photo
7.0GoSolo score
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Network

Technology
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66, 71 - A2172
5G bands
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79, 260, 261 Sub6/mmWave - A2172
Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps

Launch

Announced
2020, October 13
Status
Available

Body

Dimensions
146.7 x 71.5 x 7.4 mm (5.78 x 2.81 x 0.29 in)
Weight
164 g (5.78 oz)
Build
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
SIM
· Nano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)
Durability
IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min) Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified)

Display

Type
Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 625 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
Size
6.1 inches, 90.2 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
1170 x 2532 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
Protection
Ceramic Shield glass

Platform

OS
iOS 14.1, upgradable to iOS 26.5
Chipset
Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm)
CPU
Hexa-core (2x3.1 GHz Firestorm + 4x1.8 GHz Icestorm)
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
AnTuTu (v11, est.)
568674

Memory

Card slot
No
Internal
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM
Type
NVMe

Main Camera

Modules
12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.6"
Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
Video
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 30fps), stereo sound rec.

Selfie Camera

Module
12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Features
HDR · 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS

Sound

Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack
No

Comms

WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFC
Yes
Radio
No
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0

Features

Sensors
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

Battery

Type
Li-Ion 2815 mAh (10.78 Wh)
Charging
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min15W wireless (MagSafe)15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.4 update

Misc

Colors
Black, White, Red, Green, Blue, Purple
Models
A2403, A2172, A2402, A2404, iPhone13,2
SAR
0.99 W/kg (head) 0.99 W/kg (body)
GoSolo Read / what it means7 takeaways
performance
A14 Bionic, AnTuTu 568674This 2020-era processor handles everyday apps, video editing, and games like Genshin Impact at medium settings without stuttering, though sustained heavy tasks will throttle after ~20 minutes.
display
1200 nits peak, 6.1-inch OLEDThe OLED panel is sharp at 460 ppi and bright enough to read outdoors in direct sun, but the lack of a 120Hz refresh rate means scrolling feels less smooth than newer phones at the same price.
battery
2815 mAh, about 16–17 hours enduranceWith moderate mixed use you will likely see a full day, but heavy video streaming or gaming will drain it to below 20% by evening.
charging
20W wired, ~30 min to 50%The PD2.0 charger reaches half capacity in half an hour, so a quick morning top-up before leaving is realistic, though reaching 100% takes another 30–40 minutes.
camera
12MP wide + 12MP ultrawide, f/1.6 OISThe wide lens with optical stabilization and f/1.6 aperture captures sharp low-light shots and steady video; the ultrawide handles group photos and tight spaces, but no telephoto means distant subjects lose detail.
durability
IP68, Ceramic Shield, glass backRated waterproof to 6m for 30 minutes and dust-tight, so accidental submersion or splashing is safe, but the glass back is prone to drops and requires a case for longevity.
connectivity
5G Sub-6 and mmWave, Wi-Fi 65G speeds depend on carrier coverage and mmWave availability, which are spotty in most regions; Wi-Fi 6 helps when on home or office networks, but real-world 5G benefit is limited outside cities.

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