iPhone 12

iPhone 12 Specification

Finish

Black, White, RED , Green, Blue

Ceramic Shield front, Glass back and aluminum design

Capacity¹

64GB

128GB

256GB

Size and Weight²

Width: 2.82 inches (71.5 mm)

Height: 5.78 inches (146.7 mm)

Depth: 0.29 inch (7.4 mm)

Weight: 5.78 ounces (164 grams)

Display

Super Retina XDR display

6.1-inch (diagonal) all-screen OLED display

2532-by-1170-pixel resolution at 460 ppi

HDR display

True Tone

Wide color (P3)

Haptic Touch

2,000,000:1 contrast ratio (typical)

625 nits max brightness (typical); 1200 nits max brightness (HDR)

Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating

Support for display of multiple languages and characters simultaneously

Splash, Water, and Dust Resistant³

Rated IP68 (maximum depth of 6 meters up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529

Chip

A14 Bionic chip

Next-generation Neural Engine

Camera

Dual 12MP camera system: Ultra Wide and Wide cameras

Ultra Wide: ƒ/2.4 aperture and 120° field of view

Wide: ƒ/1.6 aperture

2x optical zoom out

Digital zoom up to 5x

Portrait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth Control

Portrait Lighting with six effects (Natural, Studio, Contour, Stage, Stage Mono, High‑Key Mono)

Optical image stabilization (Wide)

Five-element lens (Ultra Wide); seven-element lens (Wide)

Brighter True Tone flash with Slow Sync

Panorama (up to 63MP)

Sapphire crystal lens cover

100% Focus Pixels (Wide)

Night mode (Ultra Wide, Wide)

Deep Fusion (Ultra Wide, Wide)

Smart HDR 3 with Scene Detection

Wide color capture for photos and Live Photos

Lens correction (Ultra Wide)

Advanced red-eye correction

Auto image stabilization

Burst mode

Photo geotagging

Image formats captured: HEIF and JPEG

Video Recording

HDR video recording with Dolby Vision up to 30 fps

4K video recording at 24 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps

1080p HD video recording at 30 fps or 60 fps

720p HD video recording at 30 fps

Optical image stabilization for video (Wide)

2x optical zoom out

Digital zoom up to 3x

Audio zoom

Brighter True Tone flash

QuickTake video

Slo-mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps or 240 fps

Time‑lapse video with stabilization

Night mode Time‑lapse

Extended dynamic range for video up to 60 fps

Cinematic video stabilization (4K, 1080p, and 720p)

Continuous autofocus video

Take 8MP still photos while recording 4K video

Playback zoom

Video formats recorded: HEVC and H.264

Stereo recording

TrueDepth Camera

12MP camera

ƒ/2.2 aperture

Portrait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth Control

Portrait Lighting with six effects (Natural, Studio, Contour, Stage, Stage Mono, High‑Key Mono)

Animoji and Memoji

Night mode

Deep Fusion

Smart HDR 3 with Scene Detection

HDR video recording with Dolby Vision up to 30 fps

4K video recording at 24 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps

1080p HD video recording at 30 fps or 60 fps

Slo-mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps

Time-lapse video with stabilization

Night mode Time-lapse

Extended dynamic range for video up to 30 fps

Cinematic video stabilization (4K, 1080p, and 720p)

QuickTake video

Wide color capture for photos and Live Photos

Lens correction

Retina Flash

Auto image stabilization

Burst mode

Face ID

Enabled by TrueDepth camera for facial recognition

Apple Pay

Pay with your iPhone using Face ID in stores, within apps, and on the web

Send and receive money in Messages

Complete purchases made with Apple Pay on your Mac

Pay for your ride using Express Transit

Apple Card

Credit card created by Apple, designed for iPhone

Use the Wallet app to apply for, manage, and use Apple Card

Pay with Apple Pay using Face ID in stores, within apps, and on the web

Titanium, laser-etched physical credit card for use where Apple Pay is not accepted yet

Cellular and Wireless

Model A2172

5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79)

5G NR mmWave (Bands n260, n261)

FDD-LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71)

TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)

CDMA EV-DO Rev. A (800, 1900 MHz)

UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz)

GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)

Model A2176

5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79)

5G NR mmWave (Bands n260, n261)

FDD-LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71)

TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)

CDMA EV-DO Rev. A (800, 1900 MHz)

UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz)

GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)

All models

5G (sub6 GHz and mmWave)

Gigabit LTE with 4x4 MIMO and LAA⁴

Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO

Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology

Ultra Wideband chip for spatial awareness⁵

NFC with reader mode

Express Cards with power reserve

Location

Built-in GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, and BeiDou

Digital compass

Wi-Fi

Cellular

iBeacon microlocation

Video Calling⁶

FaceTime video calling over cellular or Wi‑Fi

FaceTime HD (1080p) video calling over 5G or Wi-Fi

Audio Calling⁶

FaceTime audio

Voice over LTE (VoLTE)⁴

Wi-Fi calling⁴

Audio Playback

Audio formats supported: AAC‑LC, HE‑AAC, HE-AAC v2, Protected AAC, MP3, Linear PCM, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital (AC‑3), Dolby Digital Plus (E‑AC‑3), Dolby Atmos, and Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX, and AAX+)

Spatial audio playback

User-configurable maximum volume limit

Video Playback

Video formats supported: HEVC, H.264, MPEG-4 Part 2, and Motion JPEG

HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HLG

Up to 4K HDR AirPlay for mirroring, photos, and video out to Apple TV (2nd generation or later) or AirPlay 2-enabled smart TV

Video mirroring and video out support: Up to 1080p through Lightning Digital AV Adapter and Lightning to VGA Adapter (adapters sold separately)⁷

Siri⁸

Use your voice to send messages, set reminders, and more

Get intelligent suggestions on your Lock Screen and in Messages, Mail, QuickType, and more

Activate hands-free with only your voice using “Hey Siri”

Use your voice to run shortcuts from your favorite apps

Power and Battery⁹

Video playback:

Up to 17 hours

Video playback (streamed):

Up to 11 hours

Audio playback:

Up to 65 hours

Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery

MagSafe wireless charging up to 15W¹⁰

Qi wireless charging up to 7.5W¹⁰

Charging via USB to computer system or power adapter

Fast-charge capable: Up to 50% charge in 30 minutes¹¹ with 20W adapter or higher (sold separately)

MagSafe

Wireless charging up to 15W¹⁰

Magnet array

Alignment magnet

Accessory Identification NFC

Magnetometer

Sensors

Face ID

Barometer

Three-axis gyro

Accelerometer

Proximity sensor

Ambient light sensor

Operating System

iOS 14

Accessibility

• Voice Control

• VoiceOver

• Zoom

• Magnifier

• RTT and TTY support

• Siri and Dictation

• Type to Siri

• Switch Control

• Closed Captions

• AssistiveTouch

• Speak Screen

• Back Tap

SIM Card

Dual SIM (nano-SIM and eSIM)¹²

iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini are not compatible with existing micro‑SIM cards.

Rating for Hearing Aids

M3, T4

Mail Attachment Support

Viewable document types

.jpg, .tiff, .gif (images); .doc and .docx (Microsoft Word); .htm and .html (web pages); .key (Keynote); .numbers (Numbers); .pages (Pages); .pdf (Preview and Adobe Acrobat); .ppt and .pptx (Microsoft PowerPoint); .txt (text); .rtf (rich text format); .vcf (contact information); .xls and .xlsx (Microsoft Excel); .zip; .ics; .usdz (USDZ Universal)

System Requirements

Apple ID (required for some features)

Internet access¹³

Syncing to a Mac or PC requires:

• macOS Catalina 10.15 or later using the Finder

• macOS El Capitan 10.11.6 through macOS Mojave 10.14.6 using iTunes 12.8 or later

• Windows 7 or later using iTunes 12.10.10 or later

Environmental Requirements

Operating ambient temperature: 32° to 95° F (0° to 35° C)

Nonoperating temperature: −4° to 113° F (−20° to 45° C)

Relative humidity: 5% to 95% noncondensing

Operating altitude: tested up to 10,000 feet (3000 m)

In the Box

iPhone with iOS 14

USB-C to Lightning Cable

Documentation

Note:

1.Available space is less and varies due to many factors. A standard configuration uses approximately 11GB to 14GB of space (including iOS and preinstalled apps) depending on the model and settings. Preinstalled apps use about 4GB, and you can delete these apps and restore them. Storage capacity subject to change based on software version and may vary by device.

2.Size and weight vary by configuration and manufacturing process.

3.iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini are splash, water, and dust resistant and were tested under controlled laboratory conditions with a rating of IP68 under IEC standard 60529 (maximum depth of 6 meters up to 30 minutes). Splash, water, and dust resistance are not permanent conditions and resistance might decrease as a result of normal wear. Do not attempt to charge a wet iPhone; refer to the user guide for cleaning and drying instructions. Liquid damage not covered under warranty.

4.Data plan required. 5G, Gigabit LTE, VoLTE, and Wi-Fi calling are available in select markets and through select carriers. Speeds are based on theoretical throughput and vary based on site conditions and carrier.

5.Ultra Wideband availability varies by region.

6.FaceTime calling requires a FaceTime‑enabled device for the caller and recipient and a Wi‑Fi connection. Availability over a cellular network depends on carrier policies; data charges may apply.

7.Standard dynamic range video content only.

8.Siri may not be available in all languages or in all areas, and features may vary by area. Internet access required. Cellular data charges may apply.

9.All battery claims depend on network configuration and many other factors; actual results will vary. Battery has limited recharge cycles and may eventually need to be replaced by Apple service provider. Battery life and charge cycles vary by use and settings.

10.Wireless chargers sold separately.

11.Testing conducted by Apple in September 2020 using preproduction iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12 units and software and accessory Apple USB-C Power Adapter (20W Model A2305). Fast-charge testing conducted with drained iPhone units. Charge time varies with settings and environmental factors; actual results will vary.

12Use of eSIM requires a wireless service plan (which may include restrictions on switching service providers and roaming, even after contract expiration). Not all carriers support eSIM. Use of eSIM in iPhone may be disabled when purchased from some carriers.

13.Wireless broadband recommended; fees may apply.