iPhone 12

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iPhone 12

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Release date October 2020

About Product

Screen size: 6.1" / Resolution: 1170 x 2532 px / Main camera: 12 MP & 12 MP / Front camera: 12MP / RAM: 4GB / Battery power: 2815 mAh / Has 5G support: ✔ / Internal storage: 64GB, 128GB, 256GB / SIM cards: 1 SIM, 1 eSIM
Product details

Key Advantages

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Higher AnTuTu benchmark score: 1095315

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Better display resolution: 1170 x 2532 px

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Lighter: 164 g (5.78 ounces)

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Narrower: 71.5 mm (2.81 inches)

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Shorter: 146.7 mm (5.78 inches)

Benchmarks

AnTuTu Score

iPhone 12

1,095,315

benchmark

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

benchmark

Measures the performance of a device's processor, focusing on tasks such as computing power and multi-core efficiency.

GPU

iPhone 12

323,143

benchmark

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

benchmark

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

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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

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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

benchmark

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

benchmark

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

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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

benchmark

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

benchmark

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

benchmark

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 Comparison

location Price in USA

From $ 258

location Price in Europe

From € 309

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.

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Technical Specifications

Design

Design

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Weight

164 g (5.78 ounces)

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Thickness

7.4 mm (0.29 inches)

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Width

71.5 mm (2.81 inches)

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Height

146.7 mm (5.78 inches)

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Is weather-sealed (splashproof)

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Ingress Protection (IP) rating

IP68

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Waterproof depth rating

6 m

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Volume

77.62 cm³

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Is dustproof and water-resistant

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Color options

Black, White, Red, Green, Blue, Purple

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French Repairability Index

6

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Lowest potential operating temperature

0 °C

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Maximum operating temperature

35 °C

Display

Display

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Screen size

6.1"

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Display type

OLED/AMOLED

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Pixel density

460 ppi

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Resolution

1170 x 2532 px

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Refresh rate

60Hz

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Brightness (typical)

625 nits

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Has branded damage-resistant glass

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Gorilla Glass version

Gorilla Glass Victus

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Supports HDR10

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Supports Dolby Vision

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Contrast ratio

2000000:1

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Has a touch screen

Performance

Performance

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Internal storage

64GB, 128GB, 256GB

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RAM

4GB

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CPU speed

2 x 3.1 GHz & 4 x 1.8 GHz

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GPU clock speed

1278 MHz

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Has integrated LTE

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Semiconductor size

5 nm

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Supports 64-bit

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Has integrated graphics

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OpenGL ES version

3

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Uses big.LITTLE technology

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CPU threads

6 threads

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Uses HMP

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Has TrustZone

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L2 cache

16 MB

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DDR memory version

4

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GPU execution units

4

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Thermal Design Power (TDP)

6W

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Release date

2020

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Has NX bit

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L1 cache

192 KB

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Memory channels

2

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Number of transistors

11800 million

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Front-end width

8

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Supported displays

3

Cameras

Cameras

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Main camera

12 MP & 12 MP

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Front camera

12MP

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Has built-in optical image stabilization

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Video recording (main camera)

2160 x 60 fps

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Wide aperture (main camera)

f/2.4 & f/1.6

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Has a dual-tone LED flash

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Has a BSI sensor

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Has continuous autofocus when recording movies

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Has phase-detection autofocus for photos

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Supports slow-motion video recording

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Has a built-in HDR mode

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Has a flash

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Has manual exposure

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Has a dual-lens (or multi-lens) main camera

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Optical zoom

2x

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Number of flash LEDs

2

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Has a CMOS sensor

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Has manual ISO

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Has a serial shot mode

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Has manual focus

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Has a front camera

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Has manual white balance

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Has touch autofocus

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Can create panoramas in-camera

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Wide aperture (front camera)

f/2.2

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Has timelapse function

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Supports Dolby Vision recording

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Minimum focal length

26 mm

Operating system

Operating system

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Has clipboard warnings

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Has location privacy options

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Has dark mode

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Has Wi-Fi password sharing

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Has battery health check

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Has focus modes

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Can offload apps

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Has customizable notifications

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Supports instant markup

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Supports PiP and PaP

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More languages supported

56

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Has sharing intents

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Has a child lock

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Supports widgets

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Tracks the current position of a mobile device

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Has voice commands

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The browser has word wrap

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Blocks cross-site tracking

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Can block app tracking

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Gets direct OS updates

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Has AirPlay

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Has on-device machine learning

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Has Quick Start

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Has offline voice recognition

Battery

Battery

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Battery power

2815 mAh

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Has wireless charging

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Supports fast charging

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Charging speed

20W

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Wireless charging speed

7.5W

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Has a battery level indicator

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Has a rechargeable battery

Audio

Audio

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Has stereo speakers

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Number of microphones

3

Features

Features

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Has 5G support

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Wi-Fi version

Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)

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USB version

2

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Has NFC

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SIM cards

1 SIM, 1 eSIM

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Bluetooth version

5.1

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Has a gyroscope

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Has GPS

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Has a compass

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Supports Wi-Fi

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Has a cellular module

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Has a barometer

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Supports Galileo

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Has an accelerometer

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Uses 3D facial recognition

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