Apple iPhone 12 Pro

Name: Apple iPhone 12 Pro
Brand: Apple

Display6.1" 1170 x 2532 pixels

ChipsetApple A14 Bionic (5 nm)

Main camera12MP

Battery2815 mAh

7.1GoSolo 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 - A2341

5G bands

1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79, 260, 261 Sub6/mmWave - A2341

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

189 g (6.67 oz)

Build

Glass front, glass back, stainless steel 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, 800 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

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.)

596244

Memory

Card slot

Internal

128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 512GB 6GB RAM

Type

NVMe

Main Camera

Modules

12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.0, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.4", 1.0µm TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth)

Features

Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)

Video

4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10‑bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), 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

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

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

Silver, Graphite, Gold, Pacific Blue

Models

A2407, A2341, A2406, A2408, iPhone13,3

SAR

0.99 W/kg (head) 0.99 W/kg (body)

GoSolo Read / what it means7 takeaways

performance

A14 Bionic, 596k AnTuTu scoreThe hexa-core A14 handles everyday apps, browsing, and older games smoothly; newer demanding titles (Genshin Impact, Call of Duty Mobile on high settings) will see frame dips or need lower settings.

display

1200-nit peak OLED, 460 ppiAt 800 nits typical brightness, you can comfortably read email or browse outdoors on a sunny day; the tight 460 ppi pixel density means text and icons appear sharp at normal viewing distance.

camera

12MP wide, 2x optical telephoto, 120° ultrawideThe 26mm main lens with f/1.6 aperture and dual pixel autofocus handles most daily shots; the 52mm telephoto lets you frame distant subjects without quality loss, while the 120° ultrawide captures group photos and landscapes.

battery

2815 mAh, about 6 to 8 hours screen timeWith moderate use (mail, messaging, browsing), expect roughly a full day before needing to charge; heavy video playback or gaming will drain it to empty by late afternoon.

charging

20W wired, 50% in ~30 minutesA 20-minute burst of wired charging gets you to half battery; reaching 100% takes roughly 50 to 60 minutes total, so this suits a quick top-up before leaving.

durability

IP68, Ceramic Shield glass, stainless steel frameThe phone survives immersion in up to 6 meters of fresh water for 30 minutes and shrugs off dust; the Ceramic Shield is tougher than regular glass but still scratches and cracks with hard impacts.

connectivity

5G, Wi-Fi 6, NFC, dual SIM (nano + eSIM)On 5G networks with strong signal, you get faster downloads; Wi-Fi 6 pairs well with modern routers; NFC handles contactless payment via Apple Pay.

GoSolo Score Breakdown

Design76

Display74

Performance84

Camera76

Battery41

Value71

GoSolo Verdict

The iPhone 12 Pro is a 2020 flagship that remains capable for everyday use and photography, held back today by a smaller battery, older A14 chip, and modest single-zoom optics compared to what newer rivals now offer at similar prices. It is worth considering only as a discounted second-hand buy or for those deeply embedded in Apple's ecosystem who prioritize software longevity and compact size.

Strengths · 4

Compact 6.1-inch body with excellent build quality—glass and stainless steel frame feel solid and it is IP68 water-resistant to 6 meters
Bright 1200-nit peak OLED display is sharp at 460 ppi and handles outdoor visibility well
Dual optical zoom on the telephoto lens (52mm, 2x) avoids the digital crop quality loss rivals often impose at that focal length
Will receive iOS updates for years—iOS 26.5 support is a rarity in the Android world

Trade-offs · 3

2815 mAh battery is undersized even for 2020; realistically 6 to 8 hours of heavy use, forcing a midday charge
A14 chip is now four years old; demanding games and newer heavy apps show frame dips or need reduced settings
20W charging is slow by 2026 standards—rivals at this price point routinely hit 60W or faster, cutting charge time in half