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Apple iPhone 12 Full Phone Specifications
iPhone 12
Product Brand: Apple
Editor's Rating:
4.5
4.5
Pros
- High-quality OLED display with HDR support
- Fast and powerful A14 Bionic chip
- 5G connectivity for faster internet speeds
- Improved camera with Night mode and Deep Fusion technology
- IP68 water resistance rating
- MagSafe technology for easier charging and accessories
- Available in various storage options
Cons
- No headphone jack, requires separate adapter or wireless headphones
- Expensive compared to other smartphones in the market
- Battery life may not last all day for heavy users
- No fingerprint scanner, only Face ID for biometric authentication
- Limited colour options
Apple iPhone 12 Specs and Features
The iPhone 12 was released in 2020 and is part of Apple’s 12th generation of iPhones. It features a sleek design with flat edges and comes in five colors: black, white, green, blue, and (PRODUCT)RED.
Display:
The iPhone 12 has a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR display with a resolution of 2532 x 1170 pixels and a pixel density of 460 pixels per inch. The display is HDR and Dolby Vision certified, providing a stunning viewing experience for photos, videos, and games.
Processor:
The iPhone 12 is powered by Apple’s A14 Bionic chip, which is the fastest chip ever in a smartphone. It features a 6-core CPU, 4-core GPU, and 16-core Neural Engine, delivering fast and efficient performance for multitasking, gaming, and more.
Camera:
The iPhone 12 features a dual-camera system with a 12-megapixel ultra-wide and wide camera. It also has Night mode and Deep Fusion for better low-light photography, and Smart HDR 3 for improved image processing. The front-facing camera is 12-megapixels and also features Night mode and Deep Fusion.
Battery Life:
The iPhone 12 has a built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery that provides up to 17 hours of talk time, up to 11 hours of internet use, up to 65 hours of audio playback, and up to 11 hours of video playback. It also supports fast charging, providing up to 50% charge in just 30 minutes with a 20W adapter (sold separately).
Other Features:
- 5G connectivity for faster download and upload speeds
- Face ID for secure authentication
- Water and dust resistance (IP68)
- MagSafe technology for easy wireless charging and accessories
- iOS 14 operating system with new features like widgets, App Library, and more
Price and Availability:
At launch, the iPhone 12 was priced starting at $799 for the base 64GB model. It is available for purchase on Apple’s website and at authorized resellers.
Overall, the iPhone 12 offers impressive features and performance, making it a top choice for anyone in the market for a new smartphone.
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 |
| Lenght | 146.7 mm or 5.78 inches |
| 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 |
| 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 inches (CMOS) |
| Wide (main) lens |
12 MP Aperture: f/1.6 Focal length: 26 mm Pixel size: 1.4 micron Sensor: 1/3.4 inches 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 inches |
| 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 or Power
| 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 |
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