Side-by-side technical data
Apple iPhone 12 Pro vs vivo V21
Comparison between Apple iPhone 12 Pro and vivo V21: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Apple and vivo.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | iPhone 12 Pro | V21 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.6 | 7.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.0 | 5.0 |
| Camera | 6.6 | 7.2 |
| Connectivity | 7.3 | 6.3 |
| Battery & charging | 3.2 | 4.1 |
Which one is for you?
Apple iPhone 12 Pro, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 1,337,065
- against 365,055
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 256 GB
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,200 nits
- against 800 nits
vivo V21, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,000 mAh
- against 2,815 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 6 GB
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against OLED
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 5.0
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | iPhone 12 Pro | V21 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Apple A14 Bionic | MediaTek Dimensity 800U |
| Processor Process Size | 5 nm Best value | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Mali-G57 MC3 |
| Storage Type | — | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.1 GHz Best value | 2.4 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB Best value | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,337,065 Best value | 365,055 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 2,020 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 4,442 | — |
| CPU Description | Hexa-core CPU with 2 Firestorm cores at 3.1 GHz and 4 Icestorm cores at 1.8 GHz. | Octa-core processor with 2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 cores and 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 cores |
| Processor Type | Hexa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | iPhone 12 Pro | V21 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Silver, Grey, Gold, Blue | Blue, Purple |
| Body Thickness | 7.4 mm | 7.3 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 71.5 mm | 73.9 mm |
| Body Height | 146.7 mm | 159.7 mm |
| Weight | 189 g | 176 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 86 % Best value | 84.8 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Stainless Steel, Aluminium Alloy Best value | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | — |
| Waterproof Depth | 6 m | — |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 7.3 mm |
Battery
| Specification | iPhone 12 Pro | V21 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 2,815 mAh | 4,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 20 W | 33 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Wireless charging power | 15 W | — |
Display
| Specification | iPhone 12 Pro | V21 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | AMOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,200 nits Best value | 800 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.1″ | 6.44″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,170 px Best value | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,532 px Best value | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 460 ppi Best value | 409 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 2,000,000 :1 | 6,000,000 :1 Best value |
| Display Features | HDR10, Dolby Vision, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Touchscreen, Scratch Resistant, Ceramic Shield, Oleophobic Coating, Frameless | Water Drop Notch, HDR10+, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, DCI-P3, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | iPhone 12 Pro | V21 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | iPhone 12 Pro | V21 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, 3D face recognition, LiDAR Scanner | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | iPhone 12 Pro | V21 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | iOS 18 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | iOS | Android |
| OS Version | 14 | 11 |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes Best value | No |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | iPhone 12 Pro | V21 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B14, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B46, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79, 5G NR n257, 5G NR n260, 5G NR n261, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA BC1, 2G CDMA2000 EV-DO REV.A | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Best value | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, MIMO, Wi-Fi Password Sharing | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.1 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | UWB, NFC, USB 2.0, eSIM, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoWiFi, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Infrared, UMA (Unlicensed Mobile Access) | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.99 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.99 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 937.5 Mbps Best value | 42.2 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 312.5 Mbps Best value | 5.76 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | iPhone 12 Pro | V21 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, LE Best value | Loudspeaker, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | iPhone 12 Pro | V21 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | A2407, A2341, A2406, A2408, iPhone13,3 | V2066, V2108 |
