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Apple iPhone 12

7.7/ 10

Updated May 2026

Announced 12: / 12 mini:12: / 12 mini:
  • Network
    5G / LTE
  • Display
    —
  • Camera
    12 MP
  • Memory
    256 GB
  • Battery
    815 mAh
  • OS
    —

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The iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Mini are smartphones that were developed and marketed by Apple. They are the fourteenth-generation iPhones, succeeding the iPhone 11. They were unveiled at a virtually held Apple Special Event at Apple Park in Cupertino, California, on October 13, 2020, alongside the "premium flagship" iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max and HomePod Mini. Pre-orders for the iPhone 12 started on October 16, 2020, and the phone was released in most countries on October 23, 2020, alongside the iPhone 12 Pro and fourth-generation iPad Air. Pre-orders for the iPhone 12 Mini began on November 6, 2020, and the phone was released on November 13, 2020, alongside the iPhone 12 Pro Max.

Source: spec data adapted from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Key specifications

ChipsetA14 Bionic
RAM4 GB LPDDR4X
Storage64, 128, 256 GB NVMe
Display12: 6.1 in diagonal Super Retina XDR OLED, 2532×1170px (460 ppi, aspect ratio 19.5:9), supplied by LG Display and Samsung Display / 12 mini: 5.4 in diagonal Super Retina XDR OLED, 2340×1080 px (476 ppi, aspect ratio 19.5:9), supplied by Samsung Display
Main camera12 MP, f/1.6, 26 mm (wide), 1.4 μm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS / 12 MP, f/2.4, 13 mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.6" / Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) / 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 30fps), stereo sound rec.
Selfie camera12 MP, f/2.2, 23 mm (wide), 1/3.6" / HDR / 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
Battery12: 3.83 V 10.78 Wh (2,815 mAh) Li-ion / 12 mini: 3.85 V 8.57 Wh (2,227 mAh) Li-ion
ChargingQi wireless charging (7.5 W) / Lightning fast charging (20 W) / MagSafe wireless charging (15 W/12 W (Mini))
Weight12: 162 g / 12 mini: 133 g
Dimensions12: H: 146.7 mm / W: 71.5 mm / D: 7.4 mm / 12 mini: / H: 131.5 mm / W: 64.2 mm / D: 7.4 mm

Design and display

The Apple iPhone 12 features a modern display measuring 12: H: 146.7 mm / W: 71.5 mm / D: 7.4 mm / 12 mini: / H: 131.5 mm / W: 64.2 mm / D: 7.4 mm. Display details: 12: 6.1 in diagonal Super Retina XDR OLED, 2532×1170px (460 ppi, aspect ratio 19.5:9), supplied by LG Display and Samsung Display / 12 mini: 5.4 in diagonal Super Retina XDR OLED, 2340×1080 px (476 ppi, aspect ratio 19.5:9), supplied by Samsung Display. The handset weighs 12: 162 g / 12 mini: 133 g and is built in a Slate form factor.

Performance

Powering the Apple iPhone 12 is the A14 Bionic system-on-chip. CPU configuration: Hexa-core (2 "high performance" Firestorm @ 3.1 GHz + 4 "energy-saving" Icestorm). Graphics are handled by Apple-designed 4 core, up to 750 GFLOPS. It ships with 4 GB LPDDR4X of RAM. Storage options: 64, 128, 256 GB NVMe.

Camera

The rear camera system on the Apple iPhone 12: 12 MP, f/1.6, 26 mm (wide), 1.4 μm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS / 12 MP, f/2.4, 13 mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.6" / Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) / 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 30fps), stereo sound rec.. Front-facing camera: 12 MP, f/2.2, 23 mm (wide), 1/3.6" / HDR / 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS.

Battery and charging

The Apple iPhone 12 packs a 12: 3.83 V 10.78 Wh (2,815 mAh) Li-ion / 12 mini: 3.85 V 8.57 Wh (2,227 mAh) Li-ion battery. Charging support: Qi wireless charging (7.5 W) / Lightning fast charging (20 W) / MagSafe wireless charging (15 W/12 W (Mini)).

Connectivity

Network support: 2G / 3G / 4G LTE / 5G. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.0, Ultra-wideband (UWB).

Rating breakdown

Editorial scores per criterion (out of 10).

features
8.0
performance
7.0
connectivity
9.0
display
8.0
design
8.0
camera
7.0
battery
7.0

Full specifications

NETWORK
Technology2G / 3G / 4G LTE / 5G
LAUNCH
Announced12: / 12 mini:
Status12: / 12 mini:
BODY
Dimensions12: H: 146.7 mm / W: 71.5 mm / D: 7.4 mm / 12 mini: / H: 131.5 mm / W: 64.2 mm / D: 7.4 mm
Weight12: 162 g / 12 mini: 133 g
BuildSlate
DISPLAY
Type12: 6.1 in diagonal Super Retina XDR OLED, 2532×1170px (460 ppi, aspect ratio 19.5:9), supplied by LG Display and Samsung Display / 12 mini: 5.4 in diagonal Super Retina XDR OLED, 2340×1080 px (476 ppi, aspect ratio 19.5:9), supplied by Samsung Display
PLATFORM
ChipsetA14 Bionic
CPUHexa-core (2 "high performance" Firestorm @ 3.1 GHz + 4 "energy-saving" Icestorm)
GPUApple-designed 4 core, up to 750 GFLOPS
MEMORY
Card slotNo
Internal64, 128, 256 GB NVMe
MAIN CAMERA
Video4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps
Dual12 MP, f/1.6, 26 mm (wide), 1.4 μm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS / 12 MP, f/2.4, 13 mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.6" / Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) / 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 30fps), stereo sound rec.
SELFIE CAMERA
Single12 MP, f/2.2, 23 mm (wide), 1/3.6" / HDR / 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
SOUND
LoudspeakerSpatial Audio, Dolby Atmos
3.5mm jackNo
COMMS
WLANWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.0, Ultra-wideband (UWB)
Bluetooth5.x, A2DP, LE
GPSYes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
USBUSB Type-C
NFCYes
FEATURES
SensorsFingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
BATTERY
ChargingQi wireless charging (7.5 W) / Lightning fast charging (20 W) / MagSafe wireless charging (15 W/12 W (Mini))
Battery Type12: 3.83 V 10.78 Wh (2,815 mAh) Li-ion / 12 mini: 3.85 V 8.57 Wh (2,227 mAh) Li-ion

● Questions about this phone

When was the Apple iPhone 12 released?
The Apple iPhone 12 was announced 12: / 12 mini:.
What camera does the Apple iPhone 12 have?
The Apple iPhone 12 features a 12 MP main camera. Specifications: 12 MP.
What is the Apple iPhone 12 battery capacity?
The Apple iPhone 12 has a 815 mAh battery.
Does the Apple iPhone 12 support 5G?
Yes, the Apple iPhone 12 supports 5G networks.
What is AppsApk's rating for the Apple iPhone 12?
AppsApk's editorial team rates the Apple iPhone 12 at 7.7 out of 10 based on design, display, battery, camera, features, connectivity, and performance.