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Apple iPhone 12 Specs

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8.6
Released

Oct 23, 2020
Display

6.1 inches
2532 x 1170 pixels
60Hz Refresh rate
Camera

12 MP (Dual camera)
12 MP front
Hardware

Apple A14 Bionic
4GB RAM
Storage

64GB, not expandable
Battery

2815 mAh
OS

iOS 15.x

Description

Apple iPhone 12 is the bigger version of the regular iPhone 12 mini. The handset's hardware include a 6.1-inch OLED display, 5nm Apple A14 Bionic processor, and a dual-camera setup with a large sensor. 5G and Face ID are on board, too. The Apple iPhone 12 starting price is $829.

Pros

  • 5G ready
  • High screen-to-body ratio (87.24 %)
  • Supports wireless charging

Cons

  • 64GB basic storage (not expandable)

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Display

Benchmarks
Size: 6.1 inches
Resolution: 2532 x 1170 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, 457 PPI
Technology: OLED
Refresh rate: 60Hz
Screen-to-body: 87.24 %
Peak brightness: 1200 cd/m2 (nit)
Features: HDR support, Oleophobic coating, Scratch-resistant glass (Ceramic Shield), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Hardware

Benchmarks
System chip: Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm)
Processor: Hexa-core, 3100 MHz, 64-bit
GPU: Yes
RAM: 4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage: 64GB (NVMe), not expandable
Device type: Smartphone
OS: iOS (15.x, 14.x)

Battery

Benchmarks
Capacity: 2815 mAh
Type: Li - Ion, Not user replaceable
Battery life test results: link
Charging: USB Power Delivery, Qi wireless charging, MagSafe wireless charging
Max charge speed: Wireless: 15.0W

Camera

Benchmarks
Rear: Dual camera Camera samples
Main camera: 12 MP (Sapphire crystal lens cover, OIS, PDAF)
Specifications: Aperture size: F1.6; Focal length: 26 mm
Second camera: 12 MP (Ultra-wide, Sapphire crystal lens cover)
Specifications: Aperture size: F2.4; Focal Length: 13 mm
Video recording: 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps)
Features: OIS, HDR, Time-lapse video, Continuous autofocus, Picture-taking during video recording
Front: 12 MP (EIS, HDR, Slow-motion videos)
Video capture: 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps)
Dimensions: 5.78 x 2.81 x 0.29 inches (146.7 x 71.5 x 7.4 mm)
Weight: 5.78 oz (164.0 g)
Materials: Back: Glass; Frame: Aluminum
Resistance: Water, Dust; IP68
Biometrics: 3D Face unlock
Keys: Left: Volume control, Other; Right: Lock/Unlock key
Colors: Black, White, Red, Green, Blue, Purple

Cellular
5G: n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79, n260, n261, Sub-6, mmWave
LTE (FDD): Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3), 71(600)
LTE (TDD): Bands 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 42(3500), 46, 48(3600)
UMTS: Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900)
Data Speed: LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s
Dual SIM: Yes
SIM type: Nano SIM, eSIM
HD Voice: Yes
VoLTE: Yes

Multimedia
Headphones: No 3.5mm jack
Speakers: Earpiece, Multiple speakers
Features: Dolby Atmos
Screen mirroring: Wireless screen share
Additional microphone(s): for Noise cancellation

Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth: 5.0
Wi-Fi: 802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, ax (Wi-Fi 6), dual-band; MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
USB: Lightning
Features: Charging, Headphones port
Location: GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
Sensors: Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer
Other: NFC, UMA (Wi-Fi Calling)
Hearing aid compatible: M3, T4

Buyers information
Price: $ 829
In The Box: USB-C to Lightning Cable, Documentation

Availability
Officially announced: Oct 13, 2020
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Alternative variants

Apple iPhone 12

with 128GB storage

Differences from the main variant:
Internal storage: 128GB
Price: $ 879

Apple iPhone 12

with 256GB storage

Differences from the main variant:
Internal storage: 256GB
Price: $ 979

Carrier Availability

Available

Verizon Since Oct 23, 2020
AT&T Since Oct 23, 2020
T-Mobile Since Oct 23, 2020
U.S. Cellular Since Oct 23, 2020
Metro by T-Mobile Since Apr 16, 2021
Cricket Since Apr 16, 2021
Boost Mobile Since Apr 16, 2021
Xfinity Mobile Since Apr 16, 2021

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