iPhone 12
iPhone 12
4.3Average expert rating
Release date October 2020
About Product
Key Advantages
Higher AnTuTu benchmark score: 1095315
Better display resolution: 1170 x 2532 px
Lighter: 164 g (5.78 ounces)
Narrower: 71.5 mm (2.81 inches)
Shorter: 146.7 mm (5.78 inches)
Benchmarks
AnTuTu Score
iPhone 12
1,095,315
The score reflects a device's overall performance by summing up results from tests of RAM speed, CPU, and 2D/3D graphics.
CPU
iPhone 12
310,050
Measures the performance of a device's processor, focusing on tasks such as computing power and multi-core efficiency.
GPU
iPhone 12
323,143
Measures the graphical performance of a device's GPU, evaluating its ability to handle graphics-intensive tasks such as gaming and rendering.
Memory
iPhone 12
173,777
Measures the performance of a device's memory (RAM), measuring its speed and efficiency in handling multitasking and data-intensive applications.
UX
iPhone 12
288,345
Measures the overall user experience performance of a device, including factors like system responsiveness, touch sensitivity, and app launching speed.
3DMark Wild Life benchmark
iPhone 12
7,601
Is a cross-platform benchmark designed to test the graphical performance of devices under high GPU load.
3DMark Wild Life Unlimited benchmark
iPhone 12
8,394
Is a cross-platform graphical benchmark that tests a device's performance while eliminating the impact of screen resolution for more objective platform comparisons.
3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark
iPhone 12
2,155
Is a cross-platform graphical benchmark that tests a device's performance under higher workloads with more detailed visuals, designed for powerful GPUs.
Geekbench 6 · Multi-Core
iPhone 12
4,413
Measures the aggregate performance of all processor cores in a device, simulating tasks optimized for multi-threaded processing.
Geekbench 6 · Single-Core
iPhone 12
1,995
Measures the performance of a single processor core by assessing how efficiently the device handles single-threaded processing-based tasks.
Geekbench 5 · Multi-Core
iPhone 12
3,945
Measures the aggregate performance of all processor cores in a device, simulating tasks optimized for multi-threaded processing in Geekbench 5.
Geekbench 5 · Single-Core
iPhone 12
1,584
Measures the performance of a single processor core in a device, evaluating its efficiency in handling single-threaded tasks in Geekbench 5.
Expert Score 4.3
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Price in USA From $ 258
Price in Europe From € 309
Interest Over the Last 12 months
Sep 2023
90
Oct 2023
57
Nov 2023
59
Dec 2023
56
Jan 2024
49
Feb 2024
46
Mar 2024
44
Apr 2024
44
May 2024
42
Jun 2024
43
Jul 2024
44
Aug 2024
44
Sep 2024
56
Data source: Google Trends
Overview iPhone 12
The Apple iPhone 12 is a sleek and powerful smartphone that delivers exceptional performance and design. Featuring a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR display, it offers stunning visuals with vibrant colors and sharp details, perfect for gaming, streaming, and everyday tasks. Powered by the A14 Bionic chip, it ensures fast, smooth performance and energy efficiency.
The 12MP dual-camera system captures high-quality photos and 4K videos, while Night mode enhances low-light photography. With 5G connectivity, Face ID, and Ceramic Shield for added durability, the iPhone 12 combines speed, security, and style in one impressive package.
Technical Specifications
Design
Weight
164 g (5.78 ounces)
Thickness
7.4 mm (0.29 inches)
Width
71.5 mm (2.81 inches)
Height
146.7 mm (5.78 inches)
Is weather-sealed (splashproof)
✔
Ingress Protection (IP) rating
IP68
Waterproof depth rating
6 m
Volume
77.62 cm³
Is dustproof and water-resistant
✔
Color options
Black, White, Red, Green, Blue, Purple
French Repairability Index
6
Lowest potential operating temperature
0 °C
Maximum operating temperature
35 °C
Display
Screen size
6.1"
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
Pixel density
460 ppi
Resolution
1170 x 2532 px
Refresh rate
60Hz
Brightness (typical)
625 nits
Has branded damage-resistant glass
✔
Gorilla Glass version
Gorilla Glass Victus
Supports HDR10
✔
Supports Dolby Vision
✔
Contrast ratio
2000000:1
Has a touch screen
✔
Performance
Internal storage
64GB, 128GB, 256GB
RAM
4GB
CPU speed
2 x 3.1 GHz & 4 x 1.8 GHz
GPU clock speed
1278 MHz
Has integrated LTE
✔
Semiconductor size
5 nm
Supports 64-bit
✔
Has integrated graphics
✔
OpenGL ES version
3
Uses big.LITTLE technology
✔
CPU threads
6 threads
Uses HMP
✔
Has TrustZone
✔
L2 cache
16 MB
DDR memory version
4
GPU execution units
4
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
6W
Release date
2020
Has NX bit
✔
L1 cache
192 KB
Memory channels
2
Number of transistors
11800 million
Front-end width
8
Supported displays
3
Cameras
Main camera
12 MP & 12 MP
Front camera
12MP
Has built-in optical image stabilization
✔
Video recording (main camera)
2160 x 60 fps
Wide aperture (main camera)
f/2.4 & f/1.6
Has a dual-tone LED flash
✔
Has a BSI sensor
✔
Has continuous autofocus when recording movies
✔
Has phase-detection autofocus for photos
✔
Supports slow-motion video recording
✔
Has a built-in HDR mode
✔
Has a flash
✔
Has manual exposure
✔
Has a dual-lens (or multi-lens) main camera
✔
Optical zoom
2x
Number of flash LEDs
2
Has a CMOS sensor
✔
Has manual ISO
✔
Has a serial shot mode
✔
Has manual focus
✔
Has a front camera
✔
Has manual white balance
✔
Has touch autofocus
✔
Can create panoramas in-camera
✔
Wide aperture (front camera)
f/2.2
Has timelapse function
✔
Supports Dolby Vision recording
✔
Minimum focal length
26 mm
Operating system
Has clipboard warnings
✔
Has location privacy options
✔
Has dark mode
✔
Has Wi-Fi password sharing
✔
Has battery health check
✔
Has focus modes
✔
Can offload apps
✔
Has customizable notifications
✔
Supports instant markup
✔
Supports PiP and PaP
✔
More languages supported
56
Has sharing intents
✔
Has a child lock
✔
Supports widgets
✔
Tracks the current position of a mobile device
✔
Has voice commands
✔
The browser has word wrap
✔
Blocks cross-site tracking
✔
Can block app tracking
✔
Gets direct OS updates
✔
Has AirPlay
✔
Has on-device machine learning
✔
Has Quick Start
✔
Has offline voice recognition
✔
Battery
Battery power
2815 mAh
Has wireless charging
✔
Supports fast charging
✔
Charging speed
20W
Wireless charging speed
7.5W
Has a battery level indicator
✔
Has a rechargeable battery
✔
Audio
Has stereo speakers
✔
Number of microphones
3
Features
Has 5G support
✔
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
USB version
2
Has NFC
✔
SIM cards
1 SIM, 1 eSIM
Bluetooth version
5.1
Has a gyroscope
✔
Has GPS
✔
Has a compass
✔
Supports Wi-Fi
✔
Has a cellular module
✔
Has a barometer
✔
Supports Galileo
✔
Has an accelerometer
✔
Uses 3D facial recognition
✔
