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Apple iPhone 12 Specifications

Released 2020, October 23

The Apple Apple iPhone 12 is a sophisticated smartphone featuring a 6.1" display with 1170 x 2532 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density) resolution, powered by the Apple A14 Bionic processor.

Photography enthusiasts will appreciate its 12MP camera system capable of recording 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 30fps), stereo sound rec..

The device is equipped with a 2815mAh battery supporting Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless (MagSafe) 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.4 update and runs on iOS 14.1, upgradable to iOS 18.2, officially released 2020, October 13.

Display

6.1" 1170x2532 pixels

Camera

12MP

Chipset

Apple A14 Bionic

Battery

2815mAh PD2.015W

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key specifications of the device?

The Apple iPhone 12 features a Apple A14 Bionic processor, 6.1" display, 12MP main camera, and 2815mAh battery.

What processor (CPU) and GPU does the Apple iPhone 12 use?

Apple iPhone 12 is powered by Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm) with Hexa-core (2x3.1 GHz Firestorm + 4x1.8 GHz Icestorm) and Apple GPU (4-core graphics) graphics.

What type of display does Apple iPhone 12 have? What is the size and resolution?

Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 625 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak) 6.1 inches, 90.2 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio) with 1170 x 2532 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)

What network technologies does Apple iPhone 12 support? Does it support 5G?

Apple iPhone 12 supports 5G technology.

What materials is it made of?

Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), aluminum frame

What are the charging capabilities?

Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless (MagSafe) 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.4 update

What are the camera specifications of Apple iPhone 12?

12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.6"

Does Apple iPhone 12 support wireless charging?

Yes, Apple iPhone 12 supports wireless charging. Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless (MagSafe) 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.4 update

What type of security features does Apple iPhone 12 have?

Apple iPhone 12 features a face unlock sensor for secure authentication.

Detailed Specifications

Display

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 18.2
Chipset
Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm)
CPU
Hexa-core (2x3.1 GHz Firestorm + 4x1.8 GHz Icestorm)
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)

Memory

Card slot
No
Internal
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM

Battery

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

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

Body

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 (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), aluminum frame
SIM
Nano-SIM + eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)

Features

Sensors
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

Sound

Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack
No

Tests

Performance
AnTuTu: 568674 (v8) GeekBench: 4067 (v5.1) GFXBench: 58fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
Display
Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal)
Camera
Photo / Video
Loudspeaker
-24.4 LUFS (Very good)
Battery (old)
Endurance rating 84h

Launch

Announced
2020, October 13
Status
Available. Released 2020, October 23

Misc

Colors
Black, White, Red, Green, Blue, Purple
Models
A2403, A2172, A2402, A2404, iPhone13,2
SAR EU
0.99 W/kg (head)     0.99 W/kg (body)
Price
$ 249.00 / C$ 394.00 / £ 229.00 / € 313.97

Main Camera

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"
Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
Video
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 30fps), stereo sound rec.

Selfie camera

Single
12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6" SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Features
HDR
Video
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS

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

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