iPhone 12 full specs
Complete consumer-readable specifications backed by official field-level sources. Unknown values are never guessed.
✓34 fields verified Aug 19, 2026
Display
| Specification | Verified value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Brightness | 625 nits typical; 1,200 nits hdr | Official source625 nits max brightness (typical); 1200 nits peak brightness (HDR) Open source ↗Aug 19, 2026 |
| HDR | Yes | |
| Resolution | 2532-by-1170-pixel resolution at 460 ppi | |
| Display size | 6.1 in | |
| Technology | Super Retina XDR display |
Design & Dimensions
| Specification | Verified value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Depth mm | 7.4 mm | |
| Height mm | 146.7 mm | |
| Weight g | 164 g | |
| Width mm | 71.5 mm | |
| Colors | Black; White | Official sourceFinish Black White (PRODUCT) RED Green Blue Purple Ceramic Shield front, Glass back and aluminum design Capacity Open source ↗Aug 19, 2026 |
Performance
| Specification | Verified value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CPU cores | 6 | |
| GPU cores | 4 | |
| Name | A14 Bionic | |
| Neural engine cores | 16 |
Storage
| Specification | Verified value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Capacities GB | 64 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB |
Rear Cameras
| Specification | Verified value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Front aperture | ƒ/2.2 aperture | |
| Front camera | 12 | |
| Front type | 12MP camera | |
| Main camera | 12 MP |
Battery
| Specification | Verified value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Audio playback hours | 65 hours | |
| Streamed video hours | 11 hours | |
| Video playback hours | 17 hours |
Charging
| Specification | Verified value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Fast charge | Up to 50% charge in 30 minutes 13 with 20W adapter or higher (sold separately) | Official sourceUp to 50% charge in 30 minutes 13 with 20W adapter or higher (sold separately) Open source ↗Aug 19, 2026 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Verified value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
Cellular
| Specification | Verified value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Cellular | 5G sub-6 GHz and mmWave | Official sourceFDD-LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71) Open source ↗Aug 19, 2026 |
SIM
| Specification | Verified value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Us type | Dual SIM |
Ports
| Specification | Verified value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Connector | Lightning |
Durability
| Specification | Verified value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | Rated IP68 (maximum depth of 6 meters up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529 | Official sourceRated IP68 (maximum depth of 6 meters up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529 Open source ↗Aug 19, 2026 |
Sensors
| Specification | Verified value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| List | Face ID; Barometer; Three-axis gyro; Accelerometer; Proximity sensor; Ambient light sensor | Official sourceSensors Face ID Barometer Three-axis gyro Accelerometer Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor Operating System Open source ↗Aug 19, 2026 |
Software
| Specification | Verified value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| OS | iOS |
Other
| Specification | Verified value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Contents | 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. | |
| releaseYear | 2020 |
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