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Apple iPhone 12 Phone Technical Specifications







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Apple iPhone 12 Reviews and Features
The iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Mini (stylised and marketed as iPhone 12 mini) are a range of smartphones designed, developed, and marketed by Apple Inc. They are the 14th “affordable flagship” iPhone, succeeding the iPhone 11. They were unveiled at a virtually held Apple Special Event at Apple Park in Cupertino, California, on October 13, 2020, alongside the “premium flagship” iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max.
Pre-orders for the iPhone 12 started on October 16, 2020, and the phone became available in most countries on October 23, 2020. Pre-orders for the iPhone 12 Mini began on November 6, 2020, and the phone became available on November 13, 2020.
The major upgrades over the iPhone 12 over the iPhone 11 include the addition of a Super Retina XDR OLED as opposed to the Liquid Retina LED-backlit LCD IPS panel on the iPhone 11 and XR, 5G support, the introduction of MagSafe, Apple A14 Bionic system on a chip (SoC), high-dynamic-range video Dolby Vision 4K up to 30 fps and a new Mini model.
The iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Mini, like the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max, are the first iPhone models from Apple to no longer include a power adapter or EarPods headphones found in prior iPhone models; however, a USB-C to Lightning cable is included; and this change was retroactively applied to other iPhone models sold by Apple, such as the iPhone XR, iPhone 11 and the second-generation iPhone SE.
Design
The iPhone 12 and 12 Mini is the first major redesign since the iPhone X. It features a chassis with flat edges, similar to the iPhone 4 and iPhone 5 designs, as well as the iPad Pro since 2018 and the 4th-generation iPad Air, which also released in 2020.
The notch size is similar to previous iPhone models, despite speculation about a reduction in width. The borders around the display are thinner by 35% than any previous model.
The new design also comes with a ceramic-hardened front glass, marketed as Ceramic Shield, while the back retains the previous generation Dual-Ion Exchange strengthened glass.
On April 20, 2021, at Apple’s Special Event “Spring Loaded”, Apple revealed a new purple colour option which became available on April 30.
The iPhone 12 and 12 Mini are available in six colours: Black, White, Product Red, Green, Blue, and Purple.
Display
The iPhone 12 features a 6.1-inch (15 cm) display with Super Retina XDR OLED technology at a resolution of 2532×1170 pixels and a pixel density of about 460 PPI. The iPhone 12 Mini features a 5.4-inch (14 cm) display with the same technology at a resolution of 2340×1080 pixels and a pixel density of about 476 PPI.
Both phones have a peak brightness of 1200 nits, equivalent to the iPhone 12 Pro. Both phones also use an improved glass-ceramic covering called Ceramic Shield, which is co-developed with Corning Inc. Apple describes it as having “4 times better drop performance” and being “tougher than any smartphone glass”.
Hardware
The iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Mini use Apple’s six-core A14 Bionic processor, which contains a next-generation neural engine. They have three internal storage options: 64, 128, and 256 GB. Both also carry IP68 water and dust resistance rating along with dirt and grime and are water-resistant up to six meters (20 feet) for 30 minutes. However, the manufacturer warranty does not cover liquid damage to the phone.
The iPhone 12 series are the first iPhone models to be supplied from launch without EarPods or a wall adapter, which Apple says was done to reduce carbon emissions and waste since most users already own them. Apple also claims 70% more boxes can fit on a pallet given the smaller box, thus further reducing emissions. A USB-C to Lightning cord is still included.
This change also applies retroactively to all other iPhone models still in production. To comply with French law regarding wireless device radiation and health which requires phones to be bundled with and promote the use of hands-free accessories by children under 14, iPhone models will still include EarPods in this market.
A magnetic connector known as MagSafe is introduced on the iPhone 12 models, allowing accessories such as cases and charging cords to be attached to the device’s rear. Accessories can also be stacked together.
The devices support 5G cellular communications. This allows upload speeds of up to 200 Mbit/s and download speeds of up to 4 Gbit/s. However, only models sold in the U.S. support the fastest mmWave technology; those sold worldwide, including Canada, support only sub-6 GHz frequency bands. A new feature called Smart Data Mode enables 5G only when necessary to preserve battery life.
Batteries
The iPhone 12 has a 10.78 Wh (2,815 mAh) battery, a slight decrease from the 11.91 Wh (3,110 mAh) battery found in the iPhone 11 and identical to the battery found in the iPhone 12 Pro. The iPhone 12 Mini has an 8.57 Wh (2,227 mAh) battery. Like previous iPhones, the battery is not user-replaceable.
Camera
Both phones have two rear 12-megapixel cameras: wide and ultra-wide. The wide camera is a 26mm full-frame equivalent with an f/1.6 aperture which captures 27% more light than the f/1.8 aperture in the iPhone 11 and a seven-element lens. The ultra-wide camera is a 13mm full-frame equivalent with an f/2.4 aperture and a five-element lens.
All cameras now support Night Mode for both photo and time-lapse video at full resolution. Smart HDR has been improved thanks to Smart HDR 3. This iPhone model is the first to shoot 10-bit high dynamic range Dolby Vision 4K video at up to 30 fps, allowing for greater brightness and deeper shadows.
The front-facing, TrueDepth camera features a 12-megapixel camera with an f/2.2 aperture. This model also added Night Mode to the front-facing camera.
Chipset
The iPhone 12 and 12 Mini have the Apple A14 Bionic, the first ARM-based smartphone system-on-a-chip (SoC) manufactured on the 5 nm process node. However, unlike previous years, they are not the first Apple devices to receive the newest A-series processor, with the fourth-generation iPad Air being the first. Both phones use Qualcomm’s X55 5G modem.
Sensors
The iPhone 12 and 12 Mini include mostly the same sensors found on prior iPhone models returning to the iPhone X. These include an accelerometer, gyroscope, barometer, proximity sensor, ambient light sensor, and a digital compass. The devices also include the Face ID sensor for biometric authentication.
Full Technical Specifications
General
Device Type | Smartphone |
Models |
A2172 (US) A2402 (Canada, Guam, Japan, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands) A2404 (Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau) A2403 (International, Other countries) iPhone13,2 |
Announced | 13 October, 2020 |
Released | 26 October, 2020 |
Status | Available |
Predecessor | Apple iPhone 11 |
Successor | Apple iPhone 13 |
Slogan | Blast past fast. |
Generation | 14th |
Design
Type <strong>Design Type</strong> called form factor refers to a mobile phone's size, shape, and style as well as the layout and position of major components of phone. There are three major form factors seen in mobile phones => bar phones, folding phones and sliding phones. | Bar |
Width |
71.5 mm (millimeters) 7.15 cm (centimeters) 0.235 ft (feet) 2.815 in (inches) |
Height |
146.7 mm (millimeters) 14.67 cm (centimeters) 0.481 ft (feet) 5.776 in (inches) |
Thickness |
7.4 mm (millimeters) 0.74 cm (centimeters) 0.024 ft (feet) 0.291 in (inches) |
Volume |
77.62 cm³ (cubic centimeters) 4.71 in³ (cubic inches) |
Weight |
164 g (grams) 0.36 lbs (pounds) 5.78 oz (ounces) |
Protection |
IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) Ceramic Shield front Glass back and aluminum design |
Colors |
Black White (PRODUCT)RED Green Blue Purple |
Network
SIM <strong>SIM</strong> (Subscriber Identity Module) is a small card that contains mobile network subscriber's account information. This allows the phone using the card to attach to a mobile network. The SIM card is most commonly associated with GSM and UMTS mobile networks. Moving a SIM card from one phone to another allows a subscriber to switch mobile phones without having to contact their mobile network carrier. SIM cards can also be used by a phone to store limited amounts of data, such as phone numbers and text messages. | Nano-SIM and eSIM |
Number of SIM cards | 1 |
Dual SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM and/or eSIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) - for China |
GSM |
GSM 850 MHz (B5) GSM 900 MHz (B8) GSM 1800 MHz (B3) GSM 1900 MHz (B2) |
CDMA |
CDMA 800 MHz (BC0) CDMA 1900 MHz (BC1) |
CDMA2000 |
1xEV-DO Rev. A |
TD-SCDMA |
TD-SCDMA 1900 MHz TD-SCDMA 2000 MHz |
UMTS (3G) |
UMTS 850 MHz (B5) UMTS 900 MHz (B8) UMTS 1700 MHz (B4) UMTS 1900 MHz (B2) UMTS 2100 MHz (B1) |
LTE (4G) |
LTE-FDD 700 MHz (B12) LTE-FDD 700 MHz (B13) LTE-FDD 700 MHz (B14) LTE-FDD 700 MHz (B17) LTE-FDD 700 MHz (B29) LTE-FDD 800 MHz (B20) LTE-FDD 850 MHz (B5) LTE-FDD 850 MHz (B18) LTE-FDD 850 MHz (B19) LTE-FDD 850 MHz (B26) LTE-FDD 900 MHz (B8) LTE-FDD 1700 MHz (B4) LTE-FDD 1800 MHz (B3) LTE-FDD 1900 MHz (B2) LTE-FDD 1900 MHz (B25) LTE-FDD 2100 MHz (B1) LTE-FDD 2600 MHz (B7) LTE-TDD 1900 MHz (B39) LTE-TDD 2000 MHz (B34) LTE-TDD 2300 MHz (B40) LTE-TDD 2500 MHz (B41) LTE-TDD 2600 MHz (B38) LTE-FDD 2300 MHz (B30) LTE-FDD 600 MHz (B71) LTE-TDD 3500 MHz (B42) LTE-TDD 5200 MHz (B46) LTE-TDD 3500 MHz (B48) |
5G |
5G-FDD 600 MHz (n71) 5G-FDD 700 MHz (n12) 5G-FDD 700 MHz (n28) 5G-FDD 800 MHz (n20) 5G-FDD 850 MHz (n5) 5G-FDD 900 MHz (n8) 5G-FDD 1700 MHz (n66) 5G-FDD 1800 MHz (n3) 5G-FDD 1900 MHz (n2) 5G-FDD 1900 MHz (n25) 5G-FDD 2100 MHz (n1) 5G-TDD 2300 MHz (n40) 5G-TDD 2500 MHz (n41) 5G-FDD 2600 MHz (n7) 5G-TDD 2600 MHz (n38) 5G-TDD 3500 MHz (n78) 5G-TDD 3700 MHz (n77) 5G-TDD 4700 MHz (n79) 5G mmWave 39 GHz (n260) 5G mmWave 28 GHz (n261) |
Display
Display Type <strong>Display Technology => </strong> A number of display technologies and types used in mobile phones => TFT (Thin Film Transistor), IPS (In-Place Switching), OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode), AMOLED (Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode), Super AMOLED (an even advanced version of AMOLED), Resistive Touchscreen (Resistive touchscreens contain two layer of conductive material with a very small gap between them which acts as a resistance), Capacitive Touchsceen (Capacitive touchscreen technology consists of a layer of glass coated with a transparent conductor) | Super Retina XDR OLED display |
Size | 6.1 inch |
Resolution | 1170 x 2532 pixels |
Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 |
Display area | (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio) |
Pixel Density <strong>Pixel Density (PPI)</strong> is refers to the concentration of pixels on a particular display, measured in pixels per inch (ppi). Pixel density is calculated by dividing the diagonal pixel resolution of a display by its diagonal size, higher pixel density better display quality. | 460 pixels per inch (PPI) |
Touch Screen | Multi-touch touchscreen display |
Display Protection <strong>Display Protection => </strong> Gorilla Glass is a special alkali-aluminosilicate glass shield with exceptional damage resistance that helps protect mobile displays from scratches, drops, and bumps of everyday use, It is always better to go for a smartphone with Gorilla Glass for that added protection and peace of mind. |
Scratch-resistant ceramic glass Oleophobic coating |
Features |
Capacitive Multi-touch Scratch resistant Display manufacturer - LG Display Super Retina XDR Ceramic Shield Oleophobic (lipophobic) coating True tone display Wide color display (P3) Haptic Touch 2000000:1 625 cd/m² typical brightness 1200 cd/m² peak brightness |
Media
Audio File Formats |
FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec, .flac) MP3 (MPEG-2 Audio Layer II, .mp3) AAC‑LC HE‑AAC HE‑AAC v2 Protected AAC Linear PCM Apple Lossless Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Plus Dolby Atmos Audible Audible Enhanced Audio AAX AAX+ |
Video File Formats |
H.264 / MPEG-4 Part 10 / AVC video HEVC MPEG‑4 Part 2 Motion JPEG |
FM Radio | No |
Ring Tones | Yes |
Loudspeaker | Yes, Stereo speakers |
3.5mm Audio jack | No |
Audio Features |
Loudspeaker Earpiece Stereo speakers Stereo sound recording Active noise cancellation with a dedicated microphone Dolby Atmos Spatial audio playback |
Rear Camera
Number of cameras | 2 |
Sensor type | CMOS (complementary metal-oxide semiconductor) |
Main cameras | (12 MP + 12 MP) |
Ultra-wide lens |
12 MP Aperture: f/2.4 Focal length: 13 mm Sensor: 1/3.6" (CMOS) |
Wide (main) lens |
12 MP Aperture: f/1.6 Focal length: 26 mm Pixel size: 1.4 micron Sensor: 1/3.4", Sony IMX372 (Exmor-RS CMOS) Phase autofocus (Dual Pixel) Optical stabilization |
Depth lens/LiDAR scanner | No |
Pixel size |
1.4 µm (micrometers) 0.001400 mm (millimeters) |
Aperture | f/1.6 |
Zoom | Digital |
Focal length and 35mm equivalent | 26 mm (millimeters) *(35 mm / full frame) |
Number of lenses | 7 |
Flash type | Dual LED |
Image Resolution |
4032 x 3024 pixels 12.19 MP (megapixels) |
Video Resolution |
3840 x 2160 pixels 8.29 MP (megapixels) |
Video FPS | 60 fps (frames per second) |
Other features |
Autofocus Continuous autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Optical zoom Optical image stabilization Geotagging Panorama HDR Touch focus Face detection White balance settings ISO settings Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene mode Macro mode Phase detection autofocus (PDAF) RAW Night Mode Deep Fusion Dolby Vision HDR video recording Quad-LED flash Sapphire crystal lens cover 2x optical zoom 5x digital zoom 1080p @ 240 fps Cinematic video stabilization |
Angle of widest lens | 120° |
Slow motion | 240 FPS (1080p) |
1080p video recording | Up to 60FPS |
4K video recording | Up to 60FPS |
8K video recording | No |
Stabilization | Optical |
Front/Selfie Camera
Number of cameras | 1 |
Main cameras | 12 MP |
Sensor type | CMOS BSI (backside illumination) |
Sensor size | 1/3.6" |
Aperture | f/2.2 |
Focal length and 35mm equivalent | 23 mm (millimeters) *(35 mm / full frame) |
Image Resolution |
4032 x 3024 pixels 12.19 MP (megapixels) |
Video Resolution |
3840 x 2160 pixels 8.29 MP (megapixels) |
Video FPS | 60 fps (frames per second) |
Other features |
Face unlock Night Mode Deep Fusion HDR 1080p @ 120 fps Cinematic video stabilization |
Software
Operating System <strong>OS => </strong> Every computer system run on a base software called Operating System (OS). Operating System controls all basic operations of the computer (such as smartphone, PDAs, tablet computers and other handheld devices). The Operating System allows the user to install and run third party applications (apps), apps are used to add new functionality to the device. | iOS 14.1, up to iOS 15.5, planned upgrade to iOS 16 |
User Interface <strong>UI</strong> or user interface of a device is the look and feel of the on-screen menu system. How it works, its color scheme, how it responds to button presses, all of these things are part of the user interface. | iPhone OS UI |
Hardware
Chipset <strong>Chipset</strong> is a group of integrated circuits designed to perform one or a more dedicated functions, often with real time computing constraints, Popular smartphones are equipped with more advanced embedded chipsets that can do many different tasks depending on their programming. | Apple A14 Bionic , 16-core Neural Engine |
SoC Process Technology | 5 nm (nanometers) |
CPU <strong>CPU</strong> (Central Processing Unit) mostly known as processors, CPU processes instructions in order to carry out certain functions that make your device operate properly. Processors are often described as the brain of computers, smartphones and tablets, Smartphones and tablets rely on processors to carry out their every task, Processors are an incredibly important factor in selecting any type of computing device, including your smartphone. | Hexa-core (2x3.1 GHz Firestorm + 4x1.8 GHz Icestorm) |
CPU bits | 64 bit |
CPU cores | 6 |
GPU <strong>GPU</strong> (Graphics Processing Unit) is a single-chip processor designed to rapidly manipulate and alter memory to accelerate the creation of images in a frame buffer intended for output to a display, This includes things such as lighting effects, object transformations, and 3D motion. | Apple GPU |
GPU cores | 4 |
RAM (Memory) <strong>RAM</strong> (Random Access Memory) is a type of computer memory that can be accessed randomly, any byte of memory can be accessed without touching the preceding bytes that allows information to be stored and accessed quickly from random locations. RAM is the most common type of memory found in computer systems, smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices. | 4 GB |
RAM Type | LPDDR5 SDRAM |
RAM channels | Double channel |
Internal Storage <strong>Internal Storage</strong> is a data storage space (flash memory) mostly used in smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices where operating system, apps, music, photos, videos, files and other user data Is stored. | 64/128/256 GB |
Card Slot <strong>Memory Card Slot</strong> is a special slot for inserting a memory card. Memory cards allow you to expand the phone's built-in memory, A memory card (sometimes called a flash memory card or a storage card) is a small storage medium used to store data such as text, pictures, audio, and video, for use on small, portable or remote computing devices such as mobile phones, mp3 players, digital cameras. | No |
Sensors <strong>Sensors</strong> are electronic components that detects and responds to some type of input from the physical environment. The specific input could be light, heat, motion, moisture, pressure and location, The output is generally a signal that is converted to use in computing systems, a location sensor, such as a GPS receiver is able to detect current location of your electronic device. |
Face ID Barometer Three‑axis gyro Accelerometer Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor |
Modem A modulator-demodulator or modem is a computer hardware device that converts data from a digital format into a format suitable for an analog transmission medium such as telephone or radio. | Qualcomm X55 5G |
Connectivity
Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
Bluetooth Features <strong>Bluetooth</strong> is a wireless communications technology for exchanging data between mobile phones, headsets, computers and other network devices over short distances without wires, Bluetooth technology was primarily designed to support simple wireless networking of personal consumer devices. |
A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) LE (Low Energy) |
Infrared <strong>Infrared</strong> connectivity is an old wireless technology used to connect two electronic devices. It uses a beam of infrared light to transmit information and so requires direct line of sight and operates only at close range. | No |
Wi-Fi <strong>Wi-Fi</strong> is a popular wireless networking technology using radio waves to provide high-speed network connections that allows devices to communicate without cords or cables, Wi-Fi is increasingly becoming the preferred mode of internet connectivity all over the world. |
802.11a (IEEE 802.11a-1999) 802.11b (IEEE 802.11b-1999) 802.11g (IEEE 802.11g-2003) 802.11n (IEEE 802.11n-2009) 802.11n 5GHz 802.11ac (IEEE 802.11ac) Dual band Wi-Fi Hotspot 802.11ax 2x2 MiMO |
USB | Lightning, USB 2.0 |
GPS <strong>GPS</strong> The Global Positioning System is a satellite-based radio navigation system, GPS permits users to determine their position, velocity and the time 24 hours a day, in all weather, anywhere in the world, In order to locate your position, your device or GPS receiver must have a clear view of the sky. |
GPS A-GPS GLONASS Galileo QZSS |
NFC <strong>NFC</strong> (Near field communication) is a set of standards for smartphones and similar devices to establish peer-to-peer radio communications with each other by touching them together or bringing them into proximity, usually no more than a few inch. | |
HDMI <strong>HDMI</strong> (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a compact audio/video interface for transferring uncompressed video data and compressed or uncompressed digital audio data from a HDMI-compliant source device to a compatible computer monitor, video projector, digital television, or digital audio device. | No |
Wireless Charging <strong>Wireless Charging</strong> (Inductive Charging) uses an electromagnetic field to transfer energy between two objects. This is usually done with a charging station. Energy is sent through an inductive coupling to an electrical device, which can then use that energy to charge batteries or run the device. | Yes |
Data
GPRS <strong>GPRS</strong> (General Packet Radio Service) is a packet oriented mobile data service on the 2G and 3G cellular communication system's global system for mobile communications (GSM), Generally, GPRS is used for the purpose of wireless data transfer, such as sharing pictures and videos or browsing the Internet via a mobile phone connection. | |
EDGE <strong>EDGE</strong> (Enhanced Data GSM Environment) is a wireless network technology generally considered the next step in the 2G network offers data transfer rates up to four times faster than ordinary GSM networks, Generally, EDGE is used for the purpose of wireless data transfer, such as sharing pictures and videos or browsing the Internet via a mobile phone connection. | |
Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps |
Web Browser <strong>Web Browser => </strong> a web browser is a software application used to locate, retrieve and display content on the World Wide Web, including Web pages, images, video and other files, The primary function of a web browser is to render HTML, the code used to design or markup webpages. | Safari |
Messaging
SMS <strong>SMS</strong> (Short Messaging Service) is a text messaging service component of phone, Web, or mobile communication systems. It uses standardized communications protocols to allow mobile phone devices to exchange short text messages over the networks. | Yes (threaded view) |
MMS <strong>MMS</strong> (Multimedia Messaging Service) is a standard way to send messages that include multimedia content (audio clips, video clips and images) to and from mobile phones over wireless networks using the WAP protocol. | |
Email <strong>Email</strong> (Electronic Mail) is a system for receiving, sending, and storing electronic messages, Similar to a letter, email is text messages that may contain files, images, or other attachments sent via the internet to a recipient by using applications and software prograps. An email address is required to receive email, and that address is unique to the user. | Yes |
IM <strong>IM</strong> (Instant Messaging) is an exchange of text messages through a software application, it enable you to create a kind of private chat room with another individual in order to communicate in real time over the Internet. | Yes |
Battery
Battery Type <strong>Battery Type => </strong> Cell phones run on various kinds of batteries depending on the manufacturer, phone size or shape and features. There are basically four types of cell phone batteries => Lithium Polymer, Lithium Ion, Nickel Metal Hydride and Nickel Cadmium. | Li-Ion (Lithium Ion) |
Capacity <strong>Battery Capacity</strong> is a measure (typically in Amp-hr) of the charge stored by the battery, and is determined by the mass of active material contained in the battery. The battery capacity represents the maximum amount of energy that can be extracted from the battery under certain conditions. | 2815 mAh, (10.78 Wh) |
Charging Features |
Fast charging 20W, 50% in 30 min (advertised) USB Power Delivery 2.0 MagSafe wireless charging 15W Qi magnetic fast wireless charging 7.5W |
Placement | Non-removable |
Prices (Prices are estimated and varies by capacity)
Price in (USA) $ | US$732.66 |
Price in (Bangladesh)৳ | BDT 146,999.00 |
Price in (Canada) | CA$849.00 - CA$1,069.00 |
Price in (Dubai/UAE) د.إ | AED 3,399 - AED 4,699 |
Price in (India) ₹ | ₹ 106,699 |
Price in (Iraq) ع.د | IQD 2,970 |
Price in (Nigeria) ₦ | ₦570,000.00 |
Price in (Tanzania) TSh | TZS 2,370,000.00 |
Price in Australia | AUD 1,834 |
Price in France | FRF 7,598 |