Apple iPhone 13 Pro vs Apple iPhone 12 Pro comparison
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| Released at Sep, 2021 | Released at Oct, 2020 |
Pros
- More performance in the AnTuTu test
- More performance in the GeekBench test
Side-by-side comparison of the Apple iPhone 13 Pro and the Apple iPhone 12 Pro. The key differences between them: 3095mAh vs 2815mAh battery and 204g vs 189g weight. Compare their full specifications, dimensions, cameras and benchmark results below to decide which one suits you better.
Size comparison
71.5 mm (2.81″)
146.7 mm (5.78″)
71.5 mm (2.81″)
146.7 mm (5.78″)
7.7 mm
7.4 mm
- Apple iPhone 13 Pro
- Apple iPhone 12 Pro
Specifications comparison
General
| Models | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A2638 / A2483 / A2636 / A2639 / A2640 / iPhone14,2 | A2407 / A2341 / A2406 / A2408 / iPhone13,3 | ||||||||
| In the Box | |||||||||
| USB‑C to Lightning Cable, Documentation | USB‑C to Lightning Cable, Documentation | ||||||||
Software
| Operating System | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iOS 15 | iOS 14.1 | ||||||||
Body
| Dimensions | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71.5 x 146.7 x 7.7mm | 71.5 x 146.7 x 7.4mm | ||||||||
| Weight | |||||||||
| 204g | 189g | ||||||||
| Materials | |||||||||
| Glass front (Gorilla Glass), glass back (Gorilla Glass), stainless steel frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass), glass back (Gorilla Glass), stainless steel frame | ||||||||
| Colours | |||||||||
| Graphite / Gold / Silver / Sierra Blue / Alpine Green | Silver / Graphite / Gold / Pacific Blue | ||||||||
Display
| Size | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.1" | 6.1" | ||||||||
| Type | |||||||||
| Super Retina XDR OLED | Super Retina XDR OLED | ||||||||
| Resolution | |||||||||
| 1170x2532 pixels | 1170x2532 pixels | ||||||||
| Density | |||||||||
| 460ppi | 460ppi | ||||||||
| Refresh rate | |||||||||
| 120Hz | |||||||||
| Protection | |||||||||
| Scratch-resistant ceramic glass, oleophobic coating | Scratch-resistant ceramic glass, oleophobic coating | ||||||||
Camera
| Rear camera | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12MP, f/1.5, 26mm (wide), 1.9µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS / 12MP, f/2.8, 77mm (telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom / 12MP, f/1.8, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), PDAF | 12MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS / 12MP, f/2.0, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom / 12MP, f/2.4, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.6" | ||||||||
| Front camera | |||||||||
| 12MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6" | 12MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6" | ||||||||
Processor
| Chipset | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm) | Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm) | ||||||||
| CPU | |||||||||
| Hexa-core (2x3.23 GHz Avalanche + 4x1.82 GHz Blizzard) | Hexa-core (2x3.1 GHz Firestorm + 4x1.8 GHz Icestorm) | ||||||||
| GPU | |||||||||
| Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | ||||||||
Memory
| RAM size | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6GB | 6GB | ||||||||
| RAM type | |||||||||
| LPDDR4 | |||||||||
Storage
| Internal storage | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 128 / 256 / 512GB | 128 / 256 / 512GB | ||||||||
| Card slot | |||||||||
| - | - | ||||||||
Connectivity
| Number of SIMs | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | ||||||||
| SIM type | |||||||||
| Nano-SIM / eSIM | Nano-SIM / eSIM | ||||||||
| Cellular technology | |||||||||
| GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G | ||||||||
| Wi-Fi | |||||||||
| a / b / g / n / ac / 6 | a / b / g / n / ac / 6 | ||||||||
| Bluetooth | |||||||||
| 5.0 | 5.0 | ||||||||
| NFC | |||||||||
| + | + | ||||||||
| Navigation | |||||||||
| GPS / GLONASS / BDS / GALILEO | GPS / GLONASS / GALILEO | ||||||||
| USB | |||||||||
| Lightning, USB 2.0 | Lightning, USB 2.0 | ||||||||
Audio
Sensors
| Fingerprint sensor | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | ||||||||
| Face ID | |||||||||
| + | + | ||||||||
| Accelerometer | |||||||||
| + | + | ||||||||
| Barometer | |||||||||
| + | + | ||||||||
| Gyro sensor | |||||||||
| + | + | ||||||||
| Geomagnetic sensor | |||||||||
| + | + | ||||||||
| Hall sensor | |||||||||
| - | - | ||||||||
| Proximity sensor | |||||||||
| + | + | ||||||||
| Ambient Light sensor | |||||||||
| - | - | ||||||||
Battery
| Capacity | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3095mAh | 2815mAh | ||||||||
| Type | |||||||||
| Li-Ion | Li-Ion | ||||||||
| Fast charging | |||||||||
| + | + | ||||||||
| Wireless charging | |||||||||
| + | + | ||||||||
| Reverse wireless charging | |||||||||
| - | - | ||||||||
Performance
| AnTuTu | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 794348 (v9) | 596244 (v8) | ||||||||
| GeekBench | |||||||||
| 4687 (v5.1) | 4056 (v5.1) | ||||||||
FAQ
What is the difference between the iPhone 13 Pro and the iPhone 12 Pro?
The main differences are: 3095mAh vs 2815mAh battery and 204g vs 189g weight. See the full specifications comparison below.
Which has a bigger battery, the iPhone 13 Pro or the iPhone 12 Pro?
The iPhone 13 Pro has the bigger battery: 3095mAh vs 2815mAh.
Which is lighter, the iPhone 13 Pro or the iPhone 12 Pro?
The iPhone 12 Pro is lighter: 189g vs 204g.
Which is faster, the iPhone 13 Pro or the iPhone 12 Pro?
The iPhone 13 Pro scores higher in the AnTuTu benchmark: 794348 (v9) vs 596244 (v8).
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