Overall Score
79.7Category Breakdown
Overall(#380)79.7
Performance(#898)89.2
Camera(#284)96.8
Display(#887)90.3
Battery(#508)83.7
Build(#631)81.9
Connectivity(#1048)81.5
Audio(#115)87.6
Comparisons Featuring Apple iPhone 12 Pro
Short Review
- The Apple iPhone 12 Pro features a sleek design with a glass front and back, complemented by a stainless steel frame, and is available in four colors.
- Its 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display offers a resolution of 1170 x 2532 pixels, supporting HDR10 and Dolby Vision with peak brightness of 1200 nits.
- Powered by the A14 Bionic chip, it delivers exceptional performance with a hexa-core CPU and a 4-core GPU, ensuring smooth multitasking with 6GB of RAM.
- The camera system includes a triple 12 MP setup with wide, telephoto, and ultrawide lenses, along with a LiDAR scanner for enhanced depth perception, capable of recording 4K video at various frame rates.
- Battery capacity stands at 2815 mAh, supporting wireless charging and efficient power management.
- The device runs on iOS 14.1, upgradable to iOS 18.5, providing a seamless user experience with regular updates.
- Connectivity options include 5G support, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, and NFC.
- The phone is water-resistant, adding durability to its premium build.
- Stereo speakers enhance audio quality, while the absence of a headphone jack is notable.
- Overall, the iPhone 12 Pro combines advanced technology with a refined aesthetic.
Specifications
General
Release Date2020, October 13
Announced2020, October 13
DescriptionVersions: A2407 (International); A2341 (USA); A2406 (Canada, Japan); A2408 (China, Hong Kong)
Display
Size6.1"
TypeSuper Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
Resolution1170 x 2532 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
PPI1170
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✓
ProtectionCeramic Shield glass
Performance
ChipsetApple A14 Bionic (5 nm)
CPUHexa-core (2x3.1 GHz Firestorm + 4x1.8 GHz Icestorm)
GPUApple GPU (4-core graphics)
Memory128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 512GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNo
Camera
Main Camera12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.0, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.4", 1.0µmTOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth)
Main Camera FeaturesDual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
Front Camera12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µmSL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Front Camera FeaturesHDR
Video Recording4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10‑bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec.
Selfie Video4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
Optical Stabilization✓
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity2815 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2815 mAh (10.78 Wh)
Charging DetailsWired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min15W wireless (MagSafe)15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.4 update
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions146.7 x 71.5 x 7.4 mm (5.78 x 2.81 x 0.29 in)
Weight189 g
MaterialsGlass front, glass back, stainless steel frame
ColorsSilver, Graphite, Gold, Pacific Blue
Foldable✗
SARN/A
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM +eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G✓
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC✓
USBLightning, USB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✗
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackNo
Software & Security
Operating SystemiOS 14.1, upgradable to iOS 18.5
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✓
SensorsFace ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer