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Apple iPhone 14 vs Apple iPhone 12
Apple iPhone 14 ($230) vs Apple iPhone 12 ($140) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right smartphone.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Apple iPhone 14 | Apple iPhone 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $230 | $140 |
| Weight | 172g | 164g |
| Chip | A15 Bionic | A14 Bionic |
| Display | 6.1" 60Hz | 6.1" 60Hz OLED |
| Camera | 12MP dual | 12MP dual |
| Battery | 3,279mAh | — |
| Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Weight | 172g (Apple published) | 164g (Apple published) |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 14
- Crash Detection and Emergency SOS via satellite
- Light at 172g
- Cheap for a phone still getting iOS updates
- Lightning, not USB-C
- 12MP main camera, not 48MP
- No Apple Intelligence
- 60Hz
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.