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iPhone 12 vs iPhone 12 Pro

11 source-backed differences · 8 fields the same. Official sources below.

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iPhone 12 has advantages in design & dimensions; the verified fields are otherwise comparable.

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✓35 registry fields

Fast chargeUp to 50% charge in 30 minutes 13 with 20W adapter or higher (sold separately) → Up to 50% charge in around 30 minutes 11 with 20W adapter or higher (sold separately)
Weight164 g → 189 g
Storage options64 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB → 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB
ContentsiPhone 12, USB-C to Lightning Cable, Documentation, We encourage you to re-use your current USB-A to Lightning cables, power adapters, and headphones which are compatible with this iPhone. But if you need any new Apple power adapters or headphones, they are available for purchase. → iPhone with iOS 14, USB-C to Lightning Cable, Documentation, We encourage you to re-use your current USB-A to Lightning cables, power adapters, and headphones which are compatible with this iPhone. But if you need any new Apple power adapters or headphones, they are available for purchase.
ZoomUnknown → 2x optical zoom in, 2x optical zoom out; 4x optical zoom range

What Changed

Deterministic differences from the verified structured records.

Fast chargeDifferent, with no automatic winner

Up to 50% charge in 30 minutes 13 with 20W adapter or higher (sold separately) compared with Up to 50% charge in around 30 minutes 11 with 20W adapter or higher (sold separately)

WeightiPhone 12

164 g compared with 189 g

Storage optionsDifferent, with no automatic winner

64 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB compared with 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB

ContentsDifferent, with no automatic winner

iPhone 12, USB-C to Lightning Cable, Documentation, We encourage you to re-use your current USB-A to Lightning cables, power adapters, and headphones which are compatible with this iPhone. But if you need any new Apple power adapters or headphones, they are available for purchase. compared with iPhone with iOS 14, USB-C to Lightning Cable, Documentation, We encourage you to re-use your current USB-A to Lightning cables, power adapters, and headphones which are compatible with this iPhone. But if you need any new Apple power adapters or headphones, they are available for purchase.

ZoomDifferent, with no automatic winner

Unknown compared with 2x optical zoom in, 2x optical zoom out; 4x optical zoom range

Full Comparison

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✓35 registry fields

FieldiPhone 12iPhone 12 ProWhy it matters
ZoomMarginal difference1 official sourceUnknown2x optical zoom in, 2x optical zoom out; 4x optical zoom rangeNo universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldiPhone 12iPhone 12 ProWhy it matters
Outdoor brightnessMinor difference2 official sources625 nits typical; 1,200 nits hdr800 nits typical; 1,200 nits hdrHigher outdoor brightness improves sunlight readability.
FieldiPhone 12iPhone 12 ProWhy it matters
Fast chargeMarginal difference2 official sourcesUp to 50% charge in 30 minutes 13 with 20W adapter or higher (sold separately)Up to 50% charge in around 30 minutes 11 with 20W adapter or higher (sold separately)Shorter top-up time matters during travel and busy days.
FieldiPhone 12iPhone 12 ProWhy it matters
WeightMarginal difference2 official sources164 g189 gWeight affects long sessions and one-handed comfort.
ColorsMarginal difference1 official sourceBlack, WhiteUnknownNo universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldiPhone 12iPhone 12 ProWhy it matters
Storage optionsMarginal difference2 official sources64 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GBAvailable capacities determine local media and app headroom.
ContentsMarginal difference2 official sourcesiPhone 12, USB-C to Lightning Cable, Documentation, We encourage you to re-use your current USB-A to Lightning cables, power adapters, and headphones which are compatible with this iPhone. But if you need any new Apple power adapters or headphones, they are available for purchase.iPhone with iOS 14, USB-C to Lightning Cable, Documentation, We encourage you to re-use your current USB-A to Lightning cables, power adapters, and headphones which are compatible with this iPhone. But if you need any new Apple power adapters or headphones, they are available for purchase.No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
ListMarginal difference2 official sourcesFace ID, Barometer, Three-axis gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensorFace ID, LiDAR Scanner, Barometer, Three-axis gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensorNo universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldiPhone 12iPhone 12 ProWhy it matters
Cpu coresMarginal difference1 official source6UnknownNo universal winner; decide based on your use case.
Gpu coresMarginal difference1 official source4UnknownNo universal winner; decide based on your use case.
Neural engine coresMarginal difference1 official source16UnknownNo universal winner; decide based on your use case.

What’s the same

ChipA14 Bionic
Video playback17 hours
Display size6.1 in
Main camera12 MP
Streamed video hours11
RatingRated IP68 (maximum depth of 6 meters up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529
Front camera12 MP
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0

Which should you buy?

iPhone 12 leads in Design; the two are otherwise comparable.

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    DESIGN & DIMENSIONS · iPhone 12

    Leads in design.

    BATTERY · Comparable

    Comparable across battery.

    OTHER · Comparable

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    REAR CAMERAS · Comparable

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    PERFORMANCE · Comparable

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    DISPLAY · Comparable

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    FIELD-LEVEL PROVENANCE

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