iPhone 12: Essential Details

Display

• 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED (all-screen)

• 2532×1170 pixel resolution (~460ppi)

• HDR10, Dolby Vision, True Tone, wide color (P3), Haptic Touch

• 625 nits typical, 1,200 nits peak (HDR)

• Ceramic Shield front for extra durability

Performance

• Apple A14 Bionic (5nm) hexa-core chipset

• 4GB RAM

• iOS 14 at launch, upgradable to the latest iOS 18.5

Memory & Storage

• 64GB, 128GB, or 256GB NVMe options (not expandable)

• Dual SIM: Nano-SIM + eSIM (dual 5G/4G VoLTE standby)

Camera System

Rear Cameras (Dual):

• 12MP wide (f/1.6, OIS, dual pixel autofocus)

• 12MP ultra-wide (f/2.4, 120° FOV)

• Night mode (both lenses), Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 3, portrait mode (advanced bokeh & depth control), 2x optical zoom out

• 4K video up to 60fps (Dolby Vision HDR up to 30fps), 1080p up to 240fps, slo-mo, Night mode time lapse

Front Camera:

• 12MP (f/2.2, TrueDepth)

• Portrait mode, Smart HDR 3, Night mode

• 4K video up to 60fps, cinematic video stabilization

• Face ID via 3D SL sensor

Battery & Charging

• 2,815mAh Li-ion (non-removable)

• Up to 17 hours video playback (official Apple claims)

• Fast charging: up to 50% in 30min (wired via 20W+ adapter, sold separately)

• MagSafe wireless charging up to 15W, Qi wireless support

Build & Design

• Flat-edge design, aluminum frame, glass back

• Dimensions: 146.7 × 71.5 × 7.4mm

• Weight: 164g

• Rated IP68 dust and water resistance (submersion up to 6m for 30 minutes)

• Colors: Black, Blue, Green, Red, White, Purple

Features & Connectivity

• 5G, 4G LTE, 3G compatible

• Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC (Apple Pay), Ultra Wideband (UWB)

• Stereo speakers, no 3.5mm headphone jack

• Lightning port (USB 2.0)

• Sensors: Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

In the Box

• iPhone 12 handset

• USB-C to Lightning cable

• SIM ejector tool

• Documentation (adapter and earphones not included by default; varies by retailer)

Summary

The iPhone 12 offers a bright, immersive OLED display, the powerful A14 Bionic chipset, reliable dual 12MP cameras with Night mode and Dolby Vision video, robust water/dust resistance, MagSafe wireless charging, and all-day performance in a lightweight, stylish build. It remains a strong all-rounder with modern features, software support, and classic Apple quality even in 2025.