After months of waiting and what seems to have been a COVID-19-related delay, Apple has finally announced the iPhone 12 series.
This year, the company has introduced four different handsets: the iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max.
The iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini are the two similar devices, with the iPhone 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max also being primarily the same except for their size difference. Last year, there were only three iPhone handsets, the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max.
Pricing for the phones is a little different this time around, likely due to the inclusion of the iPhone 12 mini and because the iPhone 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max both lack 64GB variants.
The iPhone 11 Pro started at $1,379 CAD for 64GB version, $1,589 for the 256GB model and the 512GB variant cost priced at $1,859. Now, the iPhone 12 Pro starts at $1,399 CAD for 128GB variant, $1,539 for the 256GB model and the 512GB variant costs $1,809.
Meanwhile, the 6.5-inch iPhone 11 Pro Max started at $1,519 for the 64GB version. The 256GB was priced at $1,729, and lastly, the $512GB cost an expensive $1,999. On the other hand, the 6.7-inch iPhone 12 Pro Max starts at $1,549 for the 128GB version. The 256GB costs $1,689 and lastly the $512GB is a pricey $1,959.
The 6.1-inch iPhone 11 started at $979 for the 64GB version, the 128GB sports a $1,049 price tag, and the 256GB variant has a retail price of $1,189. The iPhone 12 starts at $1,129 for the 64GB variant, the 128GB version started at $1,199, and the 256GB iPhone 12 cost $1,339.
There’s also now the iPhone 12 mini that starts at $979 for the 64GB variant.
The iPhone 12 series also has some advances over the iPhone 11 included a MagSafe feature that lets users snap-on chargers, cases and wallets attachments.
The new handsets all sport 5G connectivity and a new design inspired by the iPad Pro.
Further, the iPhone 12 Pro and Pro Max also offer RAW photography through Apple’s own format called Apple ProRAW. Finally, each of these new smartphones also offers Apple’s powerful new A14 Bionic chip.
For a specific spec comparison take a look below:
iPhone 12 Pro
iPhone 12 Pro Max
iPhone 11 Pro
iPhone 11 Pro Max
Display
6.1-inch, Super Retina XDR, OLED True Tone display, 2532 x 1170 pixels, HDR 10, Dolby Vision
6.7-inch, Super Retina XDR, OLED True Tone display, , 2778 x 1284 pixels, HDR 10, Dolby Vision
5.8-inch, Super Retina XDR, OLED True Tone display, 2436 x 1125 pixels, HDR 10, Dolby Vision
6.5-inch, Super Retina XDR, OLED True Tone display, 2688 x 1242 pixels, HDR 10, Dolby Vision
Processor
A14 Bionic chip
A14 Bionic chip
A13 Bionic
A13 Bionic
RAM
6GB of RAM
6GB of RAM
4GB
4GB
Storage
128GB, 256GB, 512GB
128GB, 256GB, 512GB
64GB, 256GB, 512GB
64GB, 256GB, 512GB
Dimensions (in.)
146.7 x 71.5 x 7.4mm
160.8 x 78.1 x 7.4mm
144 x 71.4 x 8.1mm
158 x 77.8 x 8.1mm
Weight
189g
228g
188g
226g
Rear Facing Camera
12-megapixel (f/1.6, OIS, wide angle) + 12-megapixel (f/2.0, OIS, telephoto 2x optical ) + 12-megapixel (f/2.4, OIS, ultra-wide angle)
12-megapixel (f/1.8, OIS, wide angle) + 12-megapixel (f/2.2, OIS, telephoto 2.5x optical ) + 12-megapixel (f/2.4, OIS, ultra-wide angle)
12-megapixel (f/1.8, OIS, wide angle) + 12-megapixel (f/2.0, OIS, telephoto) + 12-megapixel (f/2.4, OIS, ultra-wide angle) quad-LED 'True Tone' flash
12-megapixel (f/1.8, OIS, wide angle) + 12-megapixel (f/2.0, OIS, telephoto) + 12-megapixel (f/2.4, OIS, ultra-wide angle) quad-LED 'True Tone' flash
Front Facing Camera
12-megapixel (f/2.2)
12-megapixel (f/2.2)
12-megapixel (f/2.2)
12-megapixel (f/2.2)
OS
iOS 14
iOS 14
iOS 13
iOS 13
Battery
Up to 17 hours video playback
Up to 20 hours video playback
3190mAh
3969mAh
Network Connectivity
GSM/HSPA/LTE/5G
GSM/HSPA/LTE/5G
GSM/HSPA/LTE
GSM/HSPA/LTE
Sensors
Face ID, Three axis gyro, Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor, Barometer
Face ID, Three axis gyro, Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor, Barometer
TrueDepth Camera Sensor, Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
TrueDepth Camera Sensor, Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
SIM Type
Nano SIM, eSIM
Nano SIM, eSIM
Nano SIM, eSIM
Nano SIM, eSIM
Launch Date
October 13, 2020
October 13, 2020
September 20, 2019
September 20, 2019
Misc
Colours: Blue, Gold, Silver and Graphite
Colours: Blue, Gold, Silver and Graphite
Colours: Midnight Green, Gold, Silver, Space Grey, | Glass front and back, IP68 water/dust resistant
Colours: Midnight Green, Gold, Silver, Space Grey, | Glass front and back, IP68 water/dust resistant, Fast Charger 18W
Display
iPhone 12 Pro
6.1-inch, Super Retina XDR, OLED True Tone display, 2532 x 1170 pixels, HDR 10, Dolby Vision
iPhone 12 Pro Max
6.7-inch, Super Retina XDR, OLED True Tone display, , 2778 x 1284 pixels, HDR 10, Dolby Vision
iPhone 11 Pro
5.8-inch, Super Retina XDR, OLED True Tone display, 2436 x 1125 pixels, HDR 10, Dolby Vision
iPhone 11 Pro Max
6.5-inch, Super Retina XDR, OLED True Tone display, 2688 x 1242 pixels, HDR 10, Dolby Vision
Processor
iPhone 12 Pro
A14 Bionic chip
iPhone 12 Pro Max
A14 Bionic chip
iPhone 11 Pro
A13 Bionic
iPhone 11 Pro Max
A13 Bionic
RAM
iPhone 12 Pro
6GB of RAM
iPhone 12 Pro Max
6GB of RAM
iPhone 11 Pro
4GB
iPhone 11 Pro Max
4GB
Storage
iPhone 12 Pro
128GB, 256GB, 512GB
iPhone 12 Pro Max
128GB, 256GB, 512GB
iPhone 11 Pro
64GB, 256GB, 512GB
iPhone 11 Pro Max
64GB, 256GB, 512GB
Dimensions (in.)
iPhone 12 Pro
146.7 x 71.5 x 7.4mm
iPhone 12 Pro Max
160.8 x 78.1 x 7.4mm
iPhone 11 Pro
144 x 71.4 x 8.1mm
iPhone 11 Pro Max
158 x 77.8 x 8.1mm
Weight
iPhone 12 Pro
189g
iPhone 12 Pro Max
228g
iPhone 11 Pro
188g
iPhone 11 Pro Max
226g
Rear Facing Camera
iPhone 12 Pro
12-megapixel (f/1.6, OIS, wide angle) + 12-megapixel (f/2.0, OIS, telephoto 2x optical ) + 12-megapixel (f/2.4, OIS, ultra-wide angle)
iPhone 12 Pro Max
12-megapixel (f/1.8, OIS, wide angle) + 12-megapixel (f/2.2, OIS, telephoto 2.5x optical ) + 12-megapixel (f/2.4, OIS, ultra-wide angle)
iPhone 11 Pro
12-megapixel (f/1.8, OIS, wide angle) + 12-megapixel (f/2.0, OIS, telephoto) + 12-megapixel (f/2.4, OIS, ultra-wide angle) quad-LED 'True Tone' flash
iPhone 11 Pro Max
12-megapixel (f/1.8, OIS, wide angle) + 12-megapixel (f/2.0, OIS, telephoto) + 12-megapixel (f/2.4, OIS, ultra-wide angle) quad-LED 'True Tone' flash
Front Facing Camera
iPhone 12 Pro
12-megapixel (f/2.2)
iPhone 12 Pro Max
12-megapixel (f/2.2)
iPhone 11 Pro
12-megapixel (f/2.2)
iPhone 11 Pro Max
12-megapixel (f/2.2)
OS
iPhone 12 Pro
iOS 14
iPhone 12 Pro Max
iOS 14
iPhone 11 Pro
iOS 13
iPhone 11 Pro Max
iOS 13
Battery
iPhone 12 Pro
Up to 17 hours video playback
iPhone 12 Pro Max
Up to 20 hours video playback
iPhone 11 Pro
3190mAh
iPhone 11 Pro Max
3969mAh
Network Connectivity
iPhone 12 Pro
GSM/HSPA/LTE/5G
iPhone 12 Pro Max
GSM/HSPA/LTE/5G
iPhone 11 Pro
GSM/HSPA/LTE
iPhone 11 Pro Max
GSM/HSPA/LTE
Sensors
iPhone 12 Pro
Face ID, Three axis gyro, Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor, Barometer
iPhone 12 Pro Max
Face ID, Three axis gyro, Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor, Barometer
iPhone 11 Pro
TrueDepth Camera Sensor, Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
iPhone 11 Pro Max
TrueDepth Camera Sensor, Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
SIM Type
iPhone 12 Pro
Nano SIM, eSIM
iPhone 12 Pro Max
Nano SIM, eSIM
iPhone 11 Pro
Nano SIM, eSIM
iPhone 11 Pro Max
Nano SIM, eSIM
Launch Date
iPhone 12 Pro
October 13, 2020
iPhone 12 Pro Max
October 13, 2020
iPhone 11 Pro
September 20, 2019
iPhone 11 Pro Max
September 20, 2019
Misc
iPhone 12 Pro
Colours: Blue, Gold, Silver and Graphite
iPhone 12 Pro Max
Colours: Blue, Gold, Silver and Graphite
iPhone 11 Pro
Colours: Midnight Green, Gold, Silver, Space Grey, | Glass front and back, IP68 water/dust resistant
iPhone 11 Pro Max
Colours: Midnight Green, Gold, Silver, Space Grey, | Glass front and back, IP68 water/dust resistant, Fast Charger 18W
iPhone 12
iPhone 12 mini
iPhone 11
Display
6.1-inch, Super Retina XDR, OLED True Tone display, 2532 x 1170 pixels
5.4-inch, Super Retina XDR, OLED True Tone display, 2340 x 1080 pixels
6.1-inch, LCD Liquid Retina display, 1792 x 828 pixels
Processor
A14 Bionic chip
A14 Bionic chip
A13 Bionic chip
RAM
4GB of RAM
4GB of RAM
4GB
Storage
64GB, 128GB, 256GB
64GB, 128GB, 256GB
64GB, 128GB, 256GB
Dimensions (in.)
146.7 x 71.5 x 7.4mm
131.5 x 64.2 x 7.4mm
150.9 x 75.7 x 8.3mm
Weight
162g
135g
194g
Rear Facing Camera
12-megapixel (f/1.6, OIS, wide) + 12-megapixel (f/2.4, OIS, ultra-wide)
12-megapixel (f/1.6, OIS, wide) + 12-megapixel (f/2.4, OIS, ultra-wide)
12-megapixel (f/1.8, OIS, wide angle) + 12-megapixel (f/2.4, OIS, ultra wide), quad-LED 'True Tone' flash
Front Facing Camera
12-megapixel (f/2.2)
12-megapixel (f/2.2)
12-megapixel (f/2.2)
OS
iOS 14
iOS 14
iOS 13
Battery
(Up to 17 hours of video playback)
Up to 15 hours video playback
3046mAh
Network Connectivity
GSM/HSPA/LTE/5G
GSM/HSPA/LTE/5G
GSM/HSPA/LTE
Sensors
TrueDepth Camera Sensor, Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Face ID, Three axis gyro, Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor, Barometer
TrueDepth Camera Sensor, Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
SIM Type
Nano SIM, eSIM
Nano SIM, eSIM
Nano SIM, eSIM
Launch Date
October 13, 2020
October 13, 2020
September 20, 2019
Misc
Colours: Black, Green, Product Red, Blue, White |
Colours: Black, Green, Product Red, Blue, White |
Colours: Black, Green, Yellow, Product Red, Purple, White |
Display
iPhone 12
6.1-inch, Super Retina XDR, OLED True Tone display, 2532 x 1170 pixels
iPhone 12 mini
5.4-inch, Super Retina XDR, OLED True Tone display, 2340 x 1080 pixels
iPhone 11
6.1-inch, LCD Liquid Retina display, 1792 x 828 pixels
Processor
iPhone 12
A14 Bionic chip
iPhone 12 mini
A14 Bionic chip
iPhone 11
A13 Bionic chip
RAM
iPhone 12
4GB of RAM
iPhone 12 mini
4GB of RAM
iPhone 11
4GB
Storage
iPhone 12
64GB, 128GB, 256GB
iPhone 12 mini
64GB, 128GB, 256GB
iPhone 11
64GB, 128GB, 256GB
Dimensions (in.)
iPhone 12
146.7 x 71.5 x 7.4mm
iPhone 12 mini
131.5 x 64.2 x 7.4mm
iPhone 11
150.9 x 75.7 x 8.3mm
Weight
iPhone 12
162g
iPhone 12 mini
135g
iPhone 11
194g
Rear Facing Camera
iPhone 12
12-megapixel (f/1.6, OIS, wide) + 12-megapixel (f/2.4, OIS, ultra-wide)
iPhone 12 mini
12-megapixel (f/1.6, OIS, wide) + 12-megapixel (f/2.4, OIS, ultra-wide)
iPhone 11
12-megapixel (f/1.8, OIS, wide angle) + 12-megapixel (f/2.4, OIS, ultra wide), quad-LED 'True Tone' flash
Front Facing Camera
iPhone 12
12-megapixel (f/2.2)
iPhone 12 mini
12-megapixel (f/2.2)
iPhone 11
12-megapixel (f/2.2)
OS
iPhone 12
iOS 14
iPhone 12 mini
iOS 14
iPhone 11
iOS 13
Battery
iPhone 12
(Up to 17 hours of video playback)
iPhone 12 mini
Up to 15 hours video playback
iPhone 11
3046mAh
Network Connectivity
iPhone 12
GSM/HSPA/LTE/5G
iPhone 12 mini
GSM/HSPA/LTE/5G
iPhone 11
GSM/HSPA/LTE
Sensors
iPhone 12
TrueDepth Camera Sensor, Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
iPhone 12 mini
Face ID, Three axis gyro, Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor, Barometer
iPhone 11
TrueDepth Camera Sensor, Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
SIM Type
iPhone 12
Nano SIM, eSIM
iPhone 12 mini
Nano SIM, eSIM
iPhone 11
Nano SIM, eSIM
Launch Date
iPhone 12
October 13, 2020
iPhone 12 mini
October 13, 2020
iPhone 11
September 20, 2019
Misc
iPhone 12
Colours: Black, Green, Product Red, Blue, White |
iPhone 12 mini
Colours: Black, Green, Product Red, Blue, White |
iPhone 11
Colours: Black, Green, Yellow, Product Red, Purple, White |
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