Side-by-side technical data
Apple iPhone 12 vs Apple iPhone 13
Comparison between Apple iPhone 12 and Apple iPhone 13: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Apple.
The verdict
Your pick: Apple iPhone 13, ahead on Performance & hardware, Camera and Battery & charging.
| Category | iPhone 12 | iPhone 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.9 | 7.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.0 | 6.5 |
| Camera | 6.1 | 7.1 |
| Connectivity | 7.3 | 7.2 |
| Battery & charging | 3.1 | 3.7 |
Which one is for you?
Apple iPhone 12, if you care about…
- Weight
- 164 g
- against 174 g
- Body Thickness
- 7.4 mm
- against 7.7 mm
- Microphone Count
- 3
- against 2
Apple iPhone 13, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,240 mAh
- against 2,815 mAh
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 256 GB
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 2,191
- against 1,995
- Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
- 5,181
- against 4,413
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | iPhone 12 | iPhone 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Apple A14 Bionic | Apple A15 Bionic |
| Processor Process Size | 5 nm | 5 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) |
| Storage Type | NVMe | NVMe |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.1 GHz | 3.23 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 512 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,338,069 | 1,256,049 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,995 | 2,191 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 4,413 | 5,181 Best value |
| CPU Description | Hexa-core CPU with two 3.1 GHz performance cores and four 1.8 GHz efficiency cores. | Hexa-core CPU with two performance cores and four efficiency cores. |
| Processor Type | Hexa-Core | Hexa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | iPhone 12 | iPhone 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Red, Green, Blue, Purple | Black, White, Blue, Red, Pink, Green |
| Body Thickness | 7.4 mm Best value | 7.7 mm |
| Body Width | 71.5 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Body Height | 146.7 mm | 146.7 mm |
| Weight | 164 g Best value | 174 g |
| Usable Surface | 87 % | 87 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | 6 m | 6 m |
Battery
| Specification | iPhone 12 | iPhone 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 2,815 mAh | 3,240 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 20 W | 20 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Wireless charging power | 15 W | 15 W |
Display
| Specification | iPhone 12 | iPhone 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | OLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,200 nits | 1,200 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.1″ | 6.1″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,170 px | 1,170 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,532 px | 2,532 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 460 ppi | 460 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 2,000,000 :1 | 2,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Ceramic Shield, HDR10, Dolby Vision, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Oleophobic Coating, Frameless, Notch | Ceramic Shield, HDR10, Dolby Vision, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Touchscreen |
Sensor
| Specification | iPhone 12 | iPhone 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass, Barometer, 3D face recognition | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass, Barometer, 3D face recognition, LiDAR Scanner |
Software
| Specification | iPhone 12 | iPhone 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | iOS 18 | — |
| OS Family | iOS | — |
| OS Version | 18 | — |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | iPhone 12 | iPhone 13 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA2000 EV-DO REV.A, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA BC1, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS B3, 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 GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 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 B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28, 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, 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 n28, 5G NR n29, 5G NR n30, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, UMTS, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, MIMO, Wi-Fi Password Sharing | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, MIMO, Wi-Fi Password Sharing |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | UWB, NFC, USB Charging, eSIM, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoWiFi, USB Mass Storage, UMA (Unlicensed Mobile Access) | UWB, NFC, USB 2.0, eSIM, VoLTE, Tethering, OTA Sync, Computer Sync, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, UMA (Unlicensed Mobile Access) |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.18 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.19 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.99 W/kg | 0.99 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.99 W/kg | 0.98 W/kg Best value |
| Max. download speed | 937.5 Mbps | 7,500 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 312.5 Mbps | 3,000 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | iPhone 12 | iPhone 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 Best value | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, DTS, DTS:X, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | iPhone 12 | iPhone 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | A2403, A2172, A2402, A2404, iPhone13,2 | A2633, A2482, A2631, A2634, A2635, iphone14,5 |
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