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Apple iPhone 17 vs Apple iPhone 12
Apple iPhone 17 ($799) 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 17 | Apple iPhone 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $799 | $140 |
| Weight | 177g | 164g |
| Chip | A19 | A14 Bionic |
| Display | 6.1" 60Hz OLED | 6.1" 60Hz OLED |
| Camera | 48MP Dual | 12MP dual |
| Battery | 3,948mAh | — |
| Storage | 128GB–512GB | — |
| Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Weight | — | 164g (Apple published) |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 17
- A19 chip same as Pro
- $400 cheaper than Pro Max
- Sufficient for most users
- Improved camera system
- 5-year software support
- No ProMotion 120Hz
- No ProRes video
- No ultrawide camera 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.