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Apple iPhone 12 Specifications
Versions: A2403 (International); A2172 (USA); A2402 (Canada, Japan); A2404 (China, Hong Kong)
Apple
Released 2020, Oct 23
4 GB RAM · Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm)
- 164g, 7.4mm thickness
- iOS 14.1, up to iOS 26.5
- 64GB/128GB/256GB storage, no card slot
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Genze and community ratings are both shown on a /10 scale. Genze is derived from internal model scores and price rules; community averages come from approved reviews (1–10 per category).
| Category | Genze /10 | Users /10 |
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| Battery | 5 | — |
| Display | 7.8 | — |
| Performance | 5.8 | — |
| Camera | 8.1 | — |
| Body | 6.8 | — |
| Gaming | 6.7 | — |
| Software | 9.7 | — |
| Connectivity | 9.4 | — |
| Sensors | 7.2 | — |
| Software updates | — | — |
| Clean software | — | — |
| Heating | — | — |
| Media | — | — |
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Quick specifications
6.1"
1170x2532 pixels
12MP
2160p
4GB RAM
Apple A14 Bionic
2815mAh
PD2.015W
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Full specifications
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Network
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Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
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| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | |
| ??? | CDMA 800 / 1900 | |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | |
| ??? | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO | |
| 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 | |
| ??? | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66 - A2403, A2404 | |
| ??? | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66, 71 - A2402 | |
| 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 | |
| ??? | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78, 79 Sub6 - A2402, A2403, A2404 | |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps |
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Launch
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Announced | 2020, October 13 |
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| Status | Available. Released 2020, October 23 |
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Body
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Dimensions | 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.4 mm (5.78 x 2.81 x 0.29 in) |
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| Weight | 164 g (5.78 oz) | |
| Build | Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame | |
| SIM | ?? Nano-SIM + eSIM ?? Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China) |
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| ??? | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min) Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified) |
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Display
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Type | Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 625 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak) |
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| 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 |
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Platform
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OS | iOS 14.1, upgradable to iOS 26.5 |
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| Chipset | Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm) | |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x3.1 GHz Firestorm + 4x1.8 GHz Icestorm) | |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) |
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Memory
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Card slot | No |
|---|---|---|
| Internal | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM | |
| ??? | NVMe |
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Main Camera
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Dual | 12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1.4??m, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, 120?? (ultrawide), 1/3.6" |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) | |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 30fps), stereo sound rec. |
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Selfie camera
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Single | 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0??m SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) |
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| Features | HDR | |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS |
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Sound
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Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
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| 3.5mm jack | No |
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Comms
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WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot |
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| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE | |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Radio | No | |
| USB | Lightning, USB 2.0 |
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Features
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Sensors | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
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| ??? | Ultra Wideband (UWB) support |
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Battery
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Type | Li-Ion 2815 mAh (10.78 Wh) |
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| Charging | Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless (MagSafe) 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.4 update |
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Misc
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Colors | Black, White, Red, Green, Blue, Purple |
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| Models | A2403, A2172, A2402, A2404, iPhone13,2 | |
| SAR EU | 0.99 W/kg (head) 0.99 W/kg (body) | |
| Price | $???197.95 / ??????199.00 / ?????145.00 |
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Our Tests
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Performance | AnTuTu: 568674 (v8) GeekBench: 4067 (v5.1) GFXBench: 58fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
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| Display | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) | |
| Camera | Photo / Video | |
| Loudspeaker | -24.4 LUFS (Very good) | |
| Battery (old) | Endurance rating 84h |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Apple iPhone 12 worth buying in 2026?
Apple iPhone 12 is worth considering if its strengths match your priorities. Genze scores it 7/10 for its class; reference price around $198 USD. Read owner reviews and compare alternatives before you buy.
Is Apple iPhone 12 good for gaming?
Apple iPhone 12 scores 67/100 on our gaming index (chipset, display smoothness, and thermals). Casual and mid-tier titles usually run well; for competitive esports, compare frame stability and heating against phones in the same price band.
What is the battery capacity of Apple iPhone 12?
Apple iPhone 12 has a 2,815 mAh battery. Real-world endurance depends on chipset efficiency, display, and usage.
What display size does Apple iPhone 12 have?
Apple iPhone 12 features a 6.10-inch display. See the Display section for resolution, refresh rate, and panel details.
Is Apple iPhone 12 water resistant?
Apple iPhone 12 is rated IP68. Always follow manufacturer guidance for liquids and dust exposure.
How much RAM does Apple iPhone 12 have?
Apple iPhone 12 is available with 4 GB RAM variants. Storage options are listed in the Memory section.
What is the Genze score for Apple iPhone 12?
Genze rates Apple iPhone 12 7/10 based on performance, display, camera, battery, body build, and value versus phones in the same price tier.
What is the estimated price of Apple iPhone 12?
Our estimated reference price is $198 USD. Retail prices vary by region, storage, and promotions.
Where do these specifications come from?
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