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Apple iPhone 13 vs Apple iPhone 12

Apple iPhone 13 ($201) vs Apple iPhone 12 ($140) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right smartphone.

Apple iPhone 13
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iPhone 13
$201
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Apple iPhone 12
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iPhone 12
$140
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Spec-by-spec
SpecApple iPhone 13Apple iPhone 12
Price$201$140
Weight174g164g
ChipA15 BionicA14 Bionic
Display6.1" 60Hz6.1" 60Hz OLED
Camera12MP dual, sensor-shift12MP dual
Battery3,240mAh—
RatingIP68IP68
Weight174g (Apple published)164g (Apple published)
Pros & Cons

Apple iPhone 13

  • Sensor-shift stabilisation on the base model
  • Good battery life for its size
  • Very cheap now
  • Still receiving iOS updates
  • Lightning
  • No Apple Intelligence
  • 60Hz
  • 12MP camera

Apple iPhone 12

  • MagSafe accessories all still work
  • Flat-sided design that Apple still uses
  • 164g, light for a 6.1-inch phone
  • Ceramic Shield front
  • Battery is likely well degraded by now
  • Lightning
  • No Apple Intelligence
  • Nearing the end of iOS support
Apple iPhone 12 is the better value at $140. Both are part of our curated smartphone index — tap through to check current pricing.
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