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Apple iPhone 14 vs Apple iPhone 12 Pro
Apple iPhone 14 ($230) vs Apple iPhone 12 Pro ($165) — 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 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $230 | $165 |
| Weight | 172g | 189g |
| Chip | A15 Bionic | A14 Bionic |
| Display | 6.1" 60Hz | 6.1" 60Hz OLED |
| Camera | 12MP dual | 12MP triple + LiDAR |
| Battery | 3,279mAh | — |
| Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Weight | 172g (Apple published) | 189g (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 Pro
- LiDAR helps low-light autofocus and portrait
- Stainless steel and glass feels expensive
- MagSafe
- Triple camera with telephoto
- 189g is heavy for 6.1 inches
- Lightning
- No Apple Intelligence
- 60Hz, a year before ProMotion arrived
Apple iPhone 12 Pro is the better value at $165. If weight matters most, Apple iPhone 14 carries lighter at 172g. Both are part of our curated smartphone index — tap through to check current pricing.