Model numbers vary by market. Not to be confused with the larger iPhone 12 Pro Max or the standard iPhone 12.
| Announced | October 13, 2020 |
| Released | October 23, 2020 |
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
| 5G | Yes (sub-6 GHz on all models; mmWave on US models) |
| Bands | Vary by model number; see Apple's regional specification pages |
| Dimensions | 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.4 mm |
| Weight | 189 g |
| Build | Stainless steel frame, Ceramic Shield front, textured matte glass back |
| Water and dust resistance | IP68 (up to 6 m for 30 minutes) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM (dual Nano-SIM in China) |
| Colors | Graphite, Silver, Gold, Pacific Blue |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Size | 6.1 inches |
| Resolution | 1170 x 2532 pixels (about 460 ppi) |
| Refresh Rate | 60Hz |
| Peak brightness | 800 nits typical; up to 1,200 nits peak HDR |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield |
| Features | HDR10, Dolby Vision, True Tone, wide color (P3), Haptic Touch |
| OS | iOS 14 (at launch) |
| Chipset | Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm) |
| CPU | Hexa-core |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core) |
| RAM | 6 GB (reported; not published by Apple) |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB |
| Card Slot | No |
| Main | 12 MP, f/1.6, OIS |
| Telephoto | 12 MP, f/2.0, OIS (2x optical zoom) |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.4, 120° field of view |
| Front | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video recording | 4K up to 60 fps (Dolby Vision HDR); slo-mo 1080p at 120 or 240 fps |
| Speakers | Stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes |
| Ultra Wideband | Yes (U1 chip) |
| USB | Lightning |
| Face ID | Yes |
| Sensors | LiDAR scanner, barometer, gyroscope, accelerometer, proximity sensor, ambient light sensor |
| Capacity | 2815 mAh (reported; not published by Apple) |
| Wired Charging | Fast charging, about 50% in 30 minutes with a 20W or higher adapter (adapter not included) |
| Wireless | MagSafe up to 15W; Qi up to 7.5W |
| Launch price (US, USD) | $999 (128GB) |
| Availability | Discontinued by Apple; availability varies by region |
Prices are provided for reference and may change over time. Actual prices vary by region, retailer, storage configuration, taxes, and promotions. Check with local retailers for the latest price.
This is an editorial analysis of the specifications listed on this page. It is not based on SpecHub lab testing, so it makes no claims about benchmarks, battery life or camera results. Manufacturer lab figures are not reproduced here.
The iPhone 12 Pro is the upper compact model of Apple's 2020 lineup, released on October 23, 2020 at $999 in the US. It has the same 6.1-inch size as the iPhone 12 but adds a telephoto lens, a LiDAR scanner and a stainless steel frame. It was aimed at buyers who wanted Pro camera features in a standard-size body. It is now an older phone.
The Apple A14 Bionic is a 5 nm chip with a six-core CPU and a four-core GPU. Independent sources report 6GB of RAM, compared with 4GB for the iPhone 12; Apple does not publish this figure. Storage is 128GB, 256GB or 512GB with no card slot. SpecHub has not benchmarked the phone.
The 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display has 1170 x 2532 pixels (about 460 ppi) and a 60Hz refresh rate. Apple rates it for 800 nits typical brightness and up to 1,200 nits peak in HDR, brighter in typical use than the 625 nits of the iPhone 12.
The rear cameras are a 12MP main (f/1.6, optical stabilisation), a 12MP telephoto (f/2.0, 2x optical zoom) and a 12MP ultrawide (f/2.4, 120 degrees), supported by a LiDAR scanner. The front camera is 12MP. Video goes up to 4K at 60 fps with Dolby Vision. SpecHub has not tested image quality.
Apple does not publish battery capacity. Independent sources report 2815 mAh, the same as the iPhone 12. Apple states about 50% in 30 minutes with a 20W or higher adapter, which is not included. Wireless charging supports MagSafe at up to 15W and Qi at up to 7.5W. We have no endurance tests, and an older battery may hold less charge today.
The phone launched with iOS 14 and supports 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC and Ultra Wideband. It has Face ID, a LiDAR scanner, MagSafe and an IP68 rating up to 6 metres for 30 minutes.
People who want a telephoto lens and LiDAR in a standard-size older iPhone will find it a good match at a secondhand price.
Buyers who want a larger screen, a 120Hz display or a bigger battery should look at the iPhone 12 Pro Max or a newer Pro model. Those who do not need a telephoto lens can choose the iPhone 12.
The iPhone 12 Pro adds a telephoto camera, LiDAR and a brighter display to the iPhone 12 formula. Its 60Hz screen and modest reported battery are the main limits.
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