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Apple iPhone 15 vs Apple iPhone 12
Apple iPhone 15 ($309) 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 | Apple iPhone 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $309 | $140 |
| Weight | 171g | 164g |
| Chip | A16 Bionic | A14 Bionic |
| Display | 6.1" 60Hz | 6.1" 60Hz OLED |
| Camera | 48MP dual, Dynamic Island | 12MP dual |
| Battery | 3,349mAh | — |
| Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Weight | 171g (Apple published) | 164g (Apple published) |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 15
- USB-C, the first base iPhone with it
- 48MP main camera
- Dynamic Island trickled down from the Pro
- Light at 171g
- A16 does not run Apple Intelligence
- 60Hz display
- Fewer years of updates left than a 16
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.