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Apple iPhone 15 Pro vs Apple iPhone 12
Apple iPhone 15 Pro ($433) 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 15 Pro | Apple iPhone 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $433 | $140 |
| Weight | 187g | 164g |
| Chip | A17 Pro | A14 Bionic |
| Display | 6.1" 120Hz ProMotion | 6.1" 60Hz OLED |
| Camera | 48MP triple | 12MP dual |
| Battery | 3,274mAh | — |
| Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Weight | 187g (Apple published) | 164g (Apple published) |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 15 Pro
- Titanium frame dropped 19g versus the 14 Pro
- Action button replaces the mute switch
- Runs Apple Intelligence
- 120Hz ProMotion
- 3x telephoto only, the 5x was Max-exclusive
- Battery is the smallest in the 15 Pro line
- Ran hot at launch before software fixes
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.