Tech review of Apple iPhone 12

Apple iPhone 12: a technical overview based on VRM24’s recorded device data.

Design and display

Type: Tablet; Announced: 2020, October; Dimensions: 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.4 mm (5.78 x 2.81 x 0.29 in); Weight: 164 g (5.78 oz); Display: Super Retina XDR OLED; Size: 6.1 inches; Resolution: 1170 x 2532 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio; Protection: Scratch-resistant ceramic glass, oleophobic coating.

Display size and resolution describe the viewing format; brightness, colour accuracy and durability require separate testing.

Platform and memory

OS: iOS 14.1; Chipset: Apple A14 Bionic; CPU: Hexa-core 2x Firestorm 3.1 GHz + 4x Icestorm 1.8 GHz; GPU: Apple GPU; RAM: 4 GB; Storage: 256 GB; Memory card: No.

The chipset and memory describe the hardware configuration. They do not establish measured speed, gaming performance or current software support.

Cameras

Rear camera: 12 MP/ 12 MP; Rear video: 2160p, 30fps; Front camera: 12 MP; Front video: 2160p, 30fps.

These are the recorded camera specifications. Image quality and stabilisation cannot be judged from resolution alone.

Battery and connections

Battery capacity: Li-Ion 2815 mAh; Battery model: A2479; Charging port: Lightning, USB 2.0; Headphone jack: No; Interfaces: Wi-Fi 802.11n, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC; Networks: GSM/ 3G/ 4G/ LTE/ 5G; SIM: Single SIM or Dual SIM.

Battery capacity is not a measured runtime. Charging speed, battery condition and compatibility of replacement parts need separate verification.

What the specifications tell us

Use this overview to compare the recorded configuration with your needs. It does not provide benchmarks or hands-on performance measurements.