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Apple iPhone 16 vs Apple iPhone 12
Apple iPhone 16 ($409) 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 16 | Apple iPhone 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $409 | $140 |
| Weight | 170g | 164g |
| Chip | A18 | A14 Bionic |
| Display | 6.1" 60Hz | 6.1" 60Hz OLED |
| Camera | 48MP Fusion dual + Camera Control | 12MP dual |
| Battery | 3,561mAh | — |
| Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Weight | 170g (Apple published) | 164g (Apple published) |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 16
- A18 runs Apple Intelligence
- Action button and Camera Control on a non-Pro
- 48MP main camera
- Still current enough to get years of iOS updates
- 60Hz display in a year when rivals shipped 120Hz
- Holds its value, so it is not a bargain
- No telephoto lens
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.