Apple iPhone 12 vs Apple iPhone 15 Plus Specs Comparison
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Apple iPhone 12 | Apple iPhone 15 Plus |
Released
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Oct 23, 2020
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Released
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Sep 22, 2023
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6.1-inch
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6.7-inch
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Dual camera
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Dual camera
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4GB · 64GB
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6GB · 128GB
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2815 mAh
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4383 mAh
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Check prices | Check prices |
Design
Dimensions | |
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5.78 x 2.81 x 0.29 inches (~0.35 inches with camera bump) 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.4 mm (~8.88 mm with camera bump) |
6.33 x 3.06 x 0.31 inches (~0.45 inches with camera bump) 160.9 x 77.8 x 7.8 mm (~11.33 mm with camera bump) |
Weight | |
5.78 oz (164.0 g) | 7.09 oz (201.0 g) |
Materials | |
Back: Glass Frame: Aluminum | Back: Glass Frame: Aluminum |
Resistance | |
Water, Dust; IP68 | Water, Dust; IP68 |
Biometrics | |
3D Face unlock | 3D Face unlock |
Keys | |
Left: Volume control, Other; Right: Lock/Unlock key | Left: Volume control, Other; Right: Lock/Unlock key |
Colors | |
Black, White, Red, Green, Blue, Purple | Black, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink |
Display
Size | |
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6.1-inch | 6.7-inch |
Resolution | |
2532x1170px, 19.5:9 ratio, 457 PPI | 2796x1290px, 19.5:9 ratio, 460 PPI |
Technology | |
OLED | OLED |
Refresh rate | |
60Hz | 60Hz |
Screen-to-body | |
87.24 % | 88.16 % |
Peak brightness | |
1200 cd/m2 (nit) | 2000 cd/m2 (nit) |
Features | |
HDR support, Oleophobic coating, Scratch-resistant glass (Ceramic Shield), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor | Super Retina XDR, HDR support, Oleophobic coating, Scratch-resistant glass (Ceramic Shield), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor |
Hardware
System chip | |
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Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm) | A16 Bionic (4 nm) |
Processor | |
Hexa-core 3100 MHz |
Hexa-core 2x 3.46GHz Everest + 4x 2.02GHz Sawtooth |
GPU | |
Yes | Apple GPU 5-core |
RAM | |
4GB (LPDDR4) | 6GB (LPDDR5) |
Internal storage | |
64GB (NVMe) | 128GB |
Storage expansion | |
not expandable | not expandable |
OS | |
iOS (16.x, 15.x, 14.x) | iOS (18.x, 17.x) |
Battery
Capacity | |
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2815 mAh | 4383 mAh |
Type | |
Li - Ion | Li - Ion |
Charging | |
USB Power Delivery, Qi wireless charging, MagSafe wireless charging | Fast charging, Qi wireless charging, MagSafe wireless charging |
Charge speed | |
Wireless: 15.0W | Wired: 20.0W Wireless: 15.0W |
Battery Life Estimate
4h 59min
Browsing
12h 33min
Video
6h 38min
Gaming
6h 46min
Battery Life Estimate
7h 33min
Browsing
16h 21min
Video
11h 14min
Gaming
11h 22min
Camera
Rear | |
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Dual camera | Dual camera |
Main camera | |
12 MP (Sapphire crystal lens cover, OIS, PDAF) Aperture size: F1.6 Focal length: 26 mm | 48 MP (Sensor-shift OIS, PDAF) Aperture size: F1.6 Focal length: 26 mm Pixel size: 2.0 μm |
Second camera | |
12 MP (Ultra-wide, Sapphire crystal lens cover) Aperture size: F2.4 Focal Length: 13 mm | 12 MP (Ultra-wide) Aperture size: F2.4 Focal Length: 13 mm |
Flash | |
LED | Dual LED |
Video recording | |
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps) OIS, HDR, Time-lapse video, Continuous autofocus, Picture-taking during video recording |
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps) OIS, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, Cinematic mode |
Front | |
12 MP (EIS, HDR, Slow-motion videos), Video capture: 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps) | 12 MP (Time-of-Flight (ToF), Autofocus, HDR), Video capture: 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps) |
N/A
Overall
N/A
Photo
N/A
Video
148
Overall
154
Photo
143
Video
Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth | |
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5.0 | 5.3 |
WLAN | |
802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,ax(Wi-Fi 6),dual-band MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot | 802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,ax(Wi-Fi 6),Wi-Fi 6E Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot |
USB | |
Lightning | Type-C, USB 2.0 |
Hearing aid compatible | |
M3/T4 | M3/T4 |
Location | |
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning | GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning |
Sensors | |
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer |
Other | |
NFC, UMA (Wi-Fi Calling) | NFC, Ultra Wideband (UWB) |
Multimedia
Headphones | |
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No 3.5mm jack | No 3.5mm jack |
Speakers | |
Earpiece, Multiple speakers | Earpiece, Loudspeaker |
Features | |
Dolby Atmos | Dolby Atmos |
Screen mirroring | |
Wireless screen share | Wireless screen share |
Additional microphone(s) | |
Noise cancellation | Noise cancellation |
Cellular
5G | |
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Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79, n260, n261, Sub-6, mmWave | Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n70, n71, n77, n78, n79, n258, n260, n261, NSA, mmWave |
4G (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) | Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 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) |
4G (TDD) | |
Bands 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 42(3500), 46, 48(3600) | Bands 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 42(3500), 46, 48(3600) |
3G | |
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900) | 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 | LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s |
Dual SIM | |
Yes | |
SIM type | |
Nano SIM, eSIM | eSIM |
HD Voice | |
Yes | Yes |
VoLTE | |
Yes | Yes |
Regulatory Approval
FCC approval | |
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Date approved: Sep 12, 2023 FCC ID value: BCG-E8431A | |
Measured SAR | |
Head: 0.95 W/kg Body: 0.95 W/kg Simultaneous Transmission: 1.53 W/kg |
Buyers information
MSRP | |
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$ 829 | $ 899 / € 1100 |
In The Box | |
USB-C to Lightning Cable, Documentation | USB Type-C, Paperwork |
Availability
Officially announced | |
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Oct 13, 2020 | Sep 12, 2023 |
Alternative variants
with 128GB storage
Internal storage | 128GB |
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MSRP | $ 879 |
With 256GB internal storage
Internal storage | 256GB |
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MSRP | $ 999 |
with 256GB storage
Internal storage | 256GB |
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MSRP | $ 979 |
With 512GB internal storage
Internal storage | 512GB |
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MSRP | $ 1199 |
International
5G | Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n70, n71, n75, n77, n78, n79, SA, NSA, Sub-6 |
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4G (FDD) | Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 21(1500 Upper), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) |
4G (TDD) | Bands 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 42(3500), 46, 48(3600) |
Links
Full specifications | |
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Apple iPhone 12 Specs | Apple iPhone 15 Plus Specs |
PhoneArena Review | |
Apple iPhone 12 Review | Apple iPhone 15 Plus Review |
User Reviews | |
Apple iPhone 12 User Reviews |