Apple iPhone 12

Apple Oct 23, 2020

Overview

The Apple iPhone 12 is a 2020 smartphone from Apple. It features a 6.1" Oled display with 1170 x 2532 px resolution (460 ppi pixel density) and impressive peak brightness of 1200 nits. The device is powered by the Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm process), 4GB LPDDR4X RAM RAM and Apple 4-core graphics processing unit A14 GPU GPU. The camera system features a 12MP Standard main sensor with f/1.6 aperture, accompanied by 12MP Wide Angle lens, plus a 12MP selfie camera. Power is provided by a 2815 mAh Li-Ion battery with 20W fast charging. The phone runs on iOS 14.1, upgradable to 18. Available in multiple configurations: 4GB RAM + 64GB storage, 4GB RAM + 128GB storage, 4GB RAM + 256GB storage. Color options include Black, Red, Blue, White, Green, Purple.

Basic Information

Apple iPhone 12
BrandApple
ModelApple iPhone 12
Launch DateFriday, October 23, 2020
Release Year2020
Dimensions146.7 × 71.5 × 7.4 mm
Weight164 g
Volume77.62 cm³
Available Colors
  • Black
  • Red
  • Blue
  • White
  • Green
  • Purple

Apple iPhone 12 was released on Friday, October 23, 2020. The phone measures 146.7 × 71.5 × 7.4 mm with a volume of 77.62 cm³ and weighs 164g. It features a 6.1" Oled display with 1170 x 2532 px resolution (460 ppi pixel density) The device is available in the following colors: Black, Red, Blue, White, Green, Purple.

Display

Size6.1"
TypeOled
Resolution1170 x 2532 px
Pixel Density460 ppi
Aspect Ratio19.5:9
Refresh RateN/A
BrightnessPeak: 1200 nits
Contrast Ratio2000000:1
HDR SupportHDR10, Dolby Vision
ProtectionN/A
Additional Features
  • Wide screen notch
  • Brightnes 625 cd/m² (typ)
  • HDR
  • DCI-P3
  • Wide Color display (P3)
  • True Tone display
  • Super Retina XDR
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Oleophobic (lipophobic) coating
  • Frameless
  • Haptic Touch

The Apple iPhone 12 features a 6.1" Oled display with 1170 x 2532 px resolution (460 ppi pixel density) in 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The display offers peak brightness of 1200 nits. It delivers impressive 2000000:1 contrast ratio. User-centric features include wide screen notch, multi-touch, haptic touch. Technical capabilities include brightnes 625 cd/m² (typ), hdr, dci-p3, wide color display (p3), true tone display, super retina xdr, corning gorilla glass, capacitive, oleophobic (lipophobic) coating, frameless. Additional protection features include scratch resistant.

Sensors

Security Sensors
  • Face ID
Motion Sensors
  • accelerometer
  • gyro
Environmental Sensors
  • proximity
  • compass
  • barometer
Health SensorsN/A

For security, the Apple iPhone 12 features face id. Motion tracking is handled by accelerometer gyro. Environmental monitoring includes proximity compass barometer.

Battery

Capacity2815 mAh
TypeLi-Ion
Fast Charging20W
Wireless ChargingN/A
Features
  • Non-removable
Additional Info
  • 20W adapter sold separately
  • MagSafe wireless charging up to 15W10
  • Qi wireless charging up to 7.5W

The Apple iPhone 12 is equipped with a 2815 mAh Li-Ion battery. It features fast charging at 20W. The battery system includes non-removable. Additional features include 20w adapter sold separately, magsafe wireless charging up to 15w10, qi wireless charging up to 7.5w.

Hardware

ChipsetApple A14 Bionic
CPU
Processor Details
  • processor type: Hexa-Core
  • production process: 5 nm
  • max freq: 3.1 GHz
  • 64-bit
GPUApple 4-core graphics processing unit A14 GPU
RAM & Storage4GB LPDDR4X RAM, 64GB
Apple iPhone 12 Versions:
  • 4GB RAM + 64GB Storage
  • 4GB RAM + 128GB Storage
  • 4GB RAM + 256GB Storage
  • 4GB RAM + 64GB Storage
  • 4GB RAM + 128GB Storage
  • 4GB RAM + 256GB Storage
  • 4GB RAM + 64GB Storage
  • 4GB RAM + 128GB Storage
  • 4GB RAM + 256GB Storage
  • 4GB RAM + 64GB Storage
  • 4GB RAM + 128GB Storage
  • 4GB RAM + 256GB Storage
AnTuTu Score1,083,947 (v10)
Additional FeaturesN/A
Sensors
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
Audio Features
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • Stereo Speakers
SD Card SlotNo
Battery2815 mAh

The Apple iPhone 12 is equipped with Apple A14 Bionic built on 5 nm process technology with 64-bit architecture. Graphics processing is handled by Apple 4-core graphics processing unit A14 GPU. The device comes with 4GB RAM (LPDDR4X RAM) and 64GB storage. In AnTuTu benchmark v10, it achieves 1,083,947 points. Audio capabilities include Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus, Stereo Speakers. Integrated sensors include Proximity, Light sensor, Accelerometer, Compass. The device is powered by a 2815 mAh battery. The Apple iPhone 12 is available in 4GB RAM + 64GB storage, 4GB RAM + 128GB storage, 4GB RAM + 256GB storage, 4GB RAM + 64GB storage, 4GB RAM + 128GB storage, 4GB RAM + 256GB storage, 4GB RAM + 64GB storage, 4GB RAM + 128GB storage, 4GB RAM + 256GB storage, 4GB RAM + 64GB storage, 4GB RAM + 128GB storage, 4GB RAM + 256GB storage configurations.

Connectivity

WiFi
WiFi Standards
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
Other WiFi Features
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi MiMO
BluetoothBluetooth 5.1 LE Low energy consumption
Bluetooth Features
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
GPS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • QZSS
  • Galileo
Network Bands
5G

  • n1 (2100)
  • n2 (1900 PCS)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n12 (700)
  • n20 (800)
  • n25 (1900)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n66 (1700)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
  • n79 (4700)

4G LTE

  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B30 (2300)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B34 (TDD 2100)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B42 (TDD 3500)
  • B46 (TDD 5200)
  • B48 (TDD 3600)
  • B66 (1700/2100)

3G

  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

2G

  • CDMA2000 EV-DO REV.A
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • CDMA BC1 (1900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
SIMDual SIM Dual Standby (Nano SIM + eSIM)
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
NFCYes

The Apple iPhone 12 supports 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, 802.11n 5GHz, 802.11ac, WiFi 6 (802.11ax) with features like Dual band, Hotspot, MiMO. The Apple iPhone 12 comes with Bluetooth 5.1 LE Low energy consumption supporting A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile), LE (Low Energy). For cellular connectivity, the Apple iPhone 12 uses Dual SIM Dual Standby (Nano SIM + eSIM). The Apple iPhone 12 features Charging, Mass Storage connectivity. The Apple iPhone 12 includes NFC support for contactless payments and quick device pairing. The Apple iPhone 12 supports 5G bands, 4G LTE bands, 3G bands, 2G bands.

Camera Features

Video Resolution
  • 4K
  • 1080p
Frame Rates
  • 24fps
  • 30fps
  • 60fps
  • 120fps
  • 240fps
Video Features
  • HDR
  • Stereo Sound

The Apple iPhone 12 features a 2-camera setup with a 12MP Standard main sensor (f/1.6) of 1/2.55" size and 1.40 µm pixel size. The Apple iPhone 12 also includes a 12MP Wide Angle lens (f/2.4). For selfies, the Apple iPhone 12 uses a 12MP front camera with f/2.2 aperture. The Apple iPhone 12's camera system includes 4K Video, Digital zoom, Optical zoom.

DxOMark Scores

Mobile Camera DxOMark Scores

117
Overall
127
Photo
130
Video

Selfie Camera DxOMark Scores

132
Overall
127
Photo
140
Video

Camera details

Rear Camera

Resolution: 12 MP
Aperture: f/1.6
Sensor Model: Sony IMX372
Sensor Type: CMOS
Pixel Size: 1.40 µm
Sensor Size: 1/2.55"

Resolution: 12 MP
Aperture: f/2.4
Sensor Type: CMOS

Selfie Camera

Resolution: 12 MP
Aperture: f/2.2
Sensor Model: Sony IMX514
Sensor Type: CMOS

Additional Features

Extra:
  • Ultra wide angle 120° field of view
  • 2x optical zoom out
  • Digital zoom up to 5x
  • Optical image stabilization
  • Five‑element lens Ultra wide angle camera
  • Seven‑element lens
  • 4K video recording up to 60 fps
  • Optical image stabilization for video
  • 2x optical zoom out video
  • Digital zoom up to 3x
  • Audio zoom
  • Slo‑mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps or 240 fps
  • Time‑lapse video with stabilization
  • Cinematic video stabilization (4K, 1080p, and 720p)
Front:
  • Night mode
  • Smart HDR 3 with Scene Detection
  • HDR video recording with Dolby Vision up to 30 fps
  • 4K video recording at 24 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps
  • 1080p HD video recording at 30 fps or 60 fps
  • Slo‑mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps
  • Time‑lapse video with stabilization
  • Night mode Time‑lapse
  • Cinematic video stabilization (4K, 1080p, and 720p)
Flash:
  • LED
Optical Stabilisation:
  • Yes
Slow Motion Video:
  • Yes, 240 fps
Features:
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Ultra stable video
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • Night Mode

Software

OSiOS
OS Version14.1
Max OS Version18

The Apple iPhone 12 runs on iOS 14.1 and is upgradable to 18. It is powered by the Apple A14 Bionic chipset .

Prices

Store Price Storage RAM
Amazon DE EUR 301.00
USD 326.16
128 GB 4 GB
Amazon DE EUR 348.00
USD 377.09
256 GB 4 GB
Amazon US USD 249.99
USD 249.99
128 GB 4 GB
Amazon US USD 291.75
USD 291.75
256 GB 4 GB
Amazon UK GBP 244.00
USD 317.44
128 GB 4 GB
Amazon UK GBP 265.00
USD 344.76
256 GB 4 GB
Amazon DE EUR 301.00
USD 326.16
128 GB 4 GB
Amazon DE EUR 348.00
USD 377.09
256 GB 4 GB
Amazon US USD 249.99
USD 249.99
128 GB 4 GB
Amazon US USD 291.75
USD 291.75
256 GB 4 GB
Amazon UK GBP 244.00
USD 317.44
128 GB 4 GB
Amazon UK GBP 265.00
USD 344.76
256 GB 4 GB