Apple iPhone 13 vs Apple iPhone 12 comparison
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| Released at Sep, 2021 | Released at Oct, 2020 |
Pros
- Battery with a higher capacity
- More performance in the AnTuTu test
- More performance in the GeekBench test
Side-by-side comparison of the Apple iPhone 13 and the Apple iPhone 12. The key differences between them: 3240mAh vs 2815mAh battery and 174g vs 164g 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
- Apple iPhone 12
Specifications comparison
General
| Models | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A2633 / A2482 / A2631 / A2634 / A2635 / iphone14,5 | A2403 / A2172 / A2402 / A2404 / iPhone13,2 | ||||||||
| 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 | |||||||||
| 174g | 164g | ||||||||
| Materials | |||||||||
| Glass front (Gorilla Glass), glass back (Gorilla Glass), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass), glass back (Gorilla Glass), aluminum frame | ||||||||
| Colours | |||||||||
| Starlight / Midnight / Blue / Pink / Red / Green | Black / White / Red / Green / Blue / Purple | ||||||||
Display
| Size | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.1" | 6.1" | ||||||||
| Type | |||||||||
| Super Retina XDR OLED | Super Retina XDR OLED | ||||||||
| Resolution | |||||||||
| 1170x2532 pixels | 1170x2532 pixels | ||||||||
| Density | |||||||||
| 460ppi | 460ppi | ||||||||
| Protection | |||||||||
| Scratch-resistant ceramic glass, oleophobic coating | Scratch-resistant ceramic glass, oleophobic coating | ||||||||
Camera
| Rear camera | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1.7µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS / 12MP, f/2.4, 120˚, 13mm (ultrawide) | 12MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS / 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 (4-core graphics) | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | ||||||||
Memory
| RAM size | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4GB | 4GB | ||||||||
| RAM type | |||||||||
| LPDDR4 | |||||||||
Storage
| Internal storage | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 128 / 256 / 512GB | 64 / 128 / 256GB | ||||||||
| 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 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3240mAh | 2815mAh | ||||||||
| Type | |||||||||
| Li-Ion | Li-Ion | ||||||||
| Fast charging | |||||||||
| + | + | ||||||||
| Wireless charging | |||||||||
| + | + | ||||||||
| Reverse wireless charging | |||||||||
| - | - | ||||||||
Performance
| AnTuTu | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 775519 (v9) | 568674 (v8) | ||||||||
| GeekBench | |||||||||
| 4645 (v5.1) | 4067 (v5.1) | ||||||||
FAQ
What is the difference between the iPhone 13 and the iPhone 12?
The main differences are: 3240mAh vs 2815mAh battery and 174g vs 164g weight. See the full specifications comparison below.
Which has a bigger battery, the iPhone 13 or the iPhone 12?
The iPhone 13 has the bigger battery: 3240mAh vs 2815mAh.
Which is lighter, the iPhone 13 or the iPhone 12?
The iPhone 12 is lighter: 164g vs 174g.
Which is faster, the iPhone 13 or the iPhone 12?
The iPhone 13 scores higher in the AnTuTu benchmark: 775519 (v9) vs 568674 (v8).
