Apple iPhone 12
Released: October 23, 2020
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The Apple iPhone 12 marked a pivotal moment in smartphone history, bringing 5G connectivity to the masses while maintaining the sleek, iconic design Apple is known for. Designed for users seeking a balance of premium performance, a vibrant display, and a mature ecosystem, the iPhone 12 delivers a compelling hardware package. With its powerful A14 Bionic chip, a stunning Super Retina XDR OLED screen, and a capable dual-camera system, this device offers strong value for anyone looking to enter the world of 5G without stepping up to the Pro tier. Display & Durability: Visuals Built to Last The 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display, featuring HDR10 and Dolby Vision support, delivers incredible contrast and peak brightness up to 1200 nits for HDR content. Protected by Apple's exclusive Ceramic Shield glass, the front offers significantly improved drop performance. Combined with an IP68 rating (up to 6 meters for 30 minutes), the iPhone 12 is built to withstand everyday accidents and the elements. Performance & Software: The A14 Bionic Advantage Under the hood, the Apple A14 Bionic (5nm) chipset, paired with a hexa-core CPU and 4-core GPU, delivers flagship-level performance that easily handles intensive gaming, video editing, and multitasking. While shipping with iOS 14.1, the device is upgradable to iOS 18, ensuring years of software support and access to the latest features. The integration of Face ID provides secure, seamless biometric authentication. Camera System: Dual-Lens Power for Everyday Photography The dual 12MP rear camera setup combines a wide (f/1.6, OIS) and an ultra-wide (120° FOV) lens, enabling versatile shooting from expansive landscapes to detailed close-ups. It supports 4K Dolby Vision HDR recording at up to 30fps, a feature usually reserved for higher-end devices, allowing you to capture professional-grade video. The 12MP TrueDepth front camera also supports 4K video and includes a depth/biometrics sensor for secure Face ID. Who is this for? The iPhone 12 is ideally suited for users who want a premium Apple experience with modern essentials like 5G and a high-quality OLED display, but who don't require the advanced Pro camera system or the highest storage tiers. It offers excellent value for its specifications, especially for those upgrading from older iPhones or entering the Apple ecosystem. Its compact, lightweight design (164g) and aluminum frame make it a comfortable daily driver.
Read full description ↓Reasons to Buy
- Powerful Apple A14 Bionic chipset delivers flagship-level performance and efficiency.
- Stunning 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display with HDR10 and Dolby Vision support.
- High durability with Ceramic Shield glass and IP68 water/dust resistance (up to 6m).
- Versatile dual 12MP camera system with 4K Dolby Vision HDR video recording.
- 5G connectivity ensures future-proof network speeds.
- Lightweight and compact design (164g) with premium glass and aluminum build.
Reasons to Avoid
- No high-refresh-rate display (still 60Hz).
- Battery capacity is modest at 2815 mAh, requiring daily charging for heavy users.
- No expandable storage and base model starts at 64GB, which may fill up quickly.
- Lightning port instead of the more universal USB-C standard.
- Only 4GB of RAM, which is lower than many contemporary Android competitors.
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Apple iPhone 12 Review
The Apple iPhone 12 marked a pivotal moment in smartphone history, bringing 5G connectivity to the masses while maintaining the sleek, iconic design Apple is known for. Designed for users seeking a balance of premium performance, a vibrant display, and a mature ecosystem, the iPhone 12 delivers a compelling hardware package. With its powerful A14 Bionic chip, a stunning Super Retina XDR OLED screen, and a capable dual-camera system, this device offers strong value for anyone looking to enter the world of 5G without stepping up to the Pro tier.
Display & Durability: Visuals Built to Last
The 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display, featuring HDR10 and Dolby Vision support, delivers incredible contrast and peak brightness up to 1200 nits for HDR content. Protected by Apple's exclusive Ceramic Shield glass, the front offers significantly improved drop performance. Combined with an IP68 rating (up to 6 meters for 30 minutes), the iPhone 12 is built to withstand everyday accidents and the elements.
Performance & Software: The A14 Bionic Advantage
Under the hood, the Apple A14 Bionic (5nm) chipset, paired with a hexa-core CPU and 4-core GPU, delivers flagship-level performance that easily handles intensive gaming, video editing, and multitasking. While shipping with iOS 14.1, the device is upgradable to iOS 18, ensuring years of software support and access to the latest features. The integration of Face ID provides secure, seamless biometric authentication.
Camera System: Dual-Lens Power for Everyday Photography
The dual 12MP rear camera setup combines a wide (f/1.6, OIS) and an ultra-wide (120° FOV) lens, enabling versatile shooting from expansive landscapes to detailed close-ups. It supports 4K Dolby Vision HDR recording at up to 30fps, a feature usually reserved for higher-end devices, allowing you to capture professional-grade video. The 12MP TrueDepth front camera also supports 4K video and includes a depth/biometrics sensor for secure Face ID.
Who is this for?
The iPhone 12 is ideally suited for users who want a premium Apple experience with modern essentials like 5G and a high-quality OLED display, but who don't require the advanced Pro camera system or the highest storage tiers. It offers excellent value for its specifications, especially for those upgrading from older iPhones or entering the Apple ecosystem. Its compact, lightweight design (164g) and aluminum frame make it a comfortable daily driver.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, the iPhone 12 supports 5G connectivity across multiple bands, including Sub6 and mmWave depending on the model variant (e.g., A2172 supports Sub6/mmWave).
The iPhone 12 has a 2815 mAh non-removable battery. It supports 20W wired charging (PD2.0) that can reach 50% in 30 minutes, as well as 15W wireless charging via MagSafe or Qi2 (Qi2 requires iOS 17.4 update).
Yes, the iPhone 12 has an IP68 rating, meaning it is dust and water-resistant up to 6 meters for 30 minutes.
The iPhone 12 is powered by the Apple A14 Bionic chipset (5 nm) with a hexa-core CPU (2x3.1 GHz Firestorm + 4x1.8 GHz Icestorm) and a 4-core Apple GPU.
The iPhone 12 features a dual-camera system: a 12 MP wide lens (f/1.6, OIS) and a 12 MP ultrawide lens (f/2.4, 120° field of view). It supports 4K video recording at up to 60fps, Dolby Vision HDR, and stereo sound recording.
No, the iPhone 12 does not have a 3.5mm headphone jack. It uses a Lightning port for wired audio and charging.
The iPhone 12 comes with 4 GB of RAM and storage options of 64 GB, 128 GB, or 256 GB. There is no microSD card slot for expansion.
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