Apple iPhone 12
Apple iPhone 12 offers a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display, 5G connection, the potent A14 Bionic engine, two 12MP Wide and Ultra Wide cameras, and MagSafe technology, the iPhone 12 was a major improvement that Apple unveiled in 2020. Even though Apple discontinued it in late 2023, it is still a useful gadget for daily tasks in 2026. It has a long battery life and outdated camera technology, but it still performs admirably for its age and is frequently available used or refurbished for consumers on a tight budget.
Important Features:
- Display: 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR (OLED) with a durable Ceramic Shield front cover.
- Chipset: A14 Bionic, a quick and effective 5nm processor.
- Cameras: Dolby Vision video recording and two 12MP (Wide & Ultra Wide) cameras with Night Mode.
- Connectivity: The first iPhone to enable 5G.
- Charging: MagSafe for wireless and magnetic accessories.
- Design: Glass back, aluminum frame, flat corners, and a range of colors.
Specifications
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 of iPhone 12
| Announced | 13 October, 2020 |
| Status | Discontinued |
Body of iPhone 12
| 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 + eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China) |
Display of iPhone 12
| 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 26.2 |
| Chipset | Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm) |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x3.1 GHz Firestorm + 4x1.8 GHz Icestorm) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) |
Memory of iPhone 12
| Card Slot | No |
| Internal | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM |
Main Camera of iPhone 12
| Dual | 12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.6" |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 30fps), stereo sound rec. |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) |
Selfie Camera
| Single | 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS |
| Features | HDR |
Battery of iPhone 12
| Type | Li-Ion 2815 mAh (10.78 Wh) |
| Charging | Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless (MagSafe) 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.4 update |
Sound
| Loud Speaker | 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 of iPhone 12
| Sensors | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| Extra | Ultra Wideband (UWB) support |
MISC
| Colors | Black, White, Red, Green, Blue, Purple |
| Models | A2403, A2172, A2402, A2404, iPhone13,2 |
| Price |
$799
(United States)
Reference price only. Actual prices may vary.
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Tests
| Performance | AnTuTu: 568674 (v8) |
| Display | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) |
| Geek Bench | 4067 (v5.1) |
| Loud Speaker | -24.4 LUFS (Very good) |
| Active use score | 84h |
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Frequently Asked Questions
6.1-inch Super Retina XDR (OLED) with a durable Ceramic Shield front cover.
A14 Bionic, a quick and effective 5nm processor.
Dolby Vision video recording and two 12MP (Wide & Ultra Wide) cameras with Night Mode.
The iPhone 12 series launched in late 2020 with starting prices of $799 (USD).
