Apple iPhone 12 vs Apple iPhone 12 Pro
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Apple iPhone 12
3category wins
Apple iPhone 12 Pro
0category wins
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Apple iPhone 12
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Even
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Even
Lighter body
Apple iPhone 12
Best value for money
Apple iPhone 12
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Apple iPhone 12 | Apple iPhone 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.1 | 6.1 |
| Panel Type | OLED | OLED |
| Resolution Height | 2532 | 2532 |
| Resolution Width | 1170 | 1170 |
| Peak Brightness | 1200 | 1200 |
| PPI | 460 | 460 |
| Glass Type | Ceramic Shield glass | Ceramic Shield glass |
| Screen-to-body | 86 | 86 |
Platform
| Spec | Apple iPhone 12 | Apple iPhone 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x3.1 GHz Firestorm + 4x1.8 GHz Icestorm) | Hexa-core (2x3.1 GHz Firestorm + 4x1.8 GHz Icestorm) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) |
| Chipset Name | Apple A14 Bionic | Apple A14 Bionic |
| Process (nm) | 5 | 5 |
| OS Name | iOS | iOS |
| OS Version | 14.1 | 14.1 |
Benchmarks
Geekbench (Single-Core)
Geekbench (Multi-Core)
AnTuTu
| Spec | Apple iPhone 12 | Apple iPhone 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 2,095 | 2,095 |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 5,297 | 5,297 |
| AnTuTu | 1,326,975 | 1,326,975 |
Memory
| Spec | Apple iPhone 12 | Apple iPhone 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Variants | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM | 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 512GB 6GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Apple iPhone 12 | Apple iPhone 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 30fps), stereo sound rec. | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10‑bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec. |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) |
| Count | 2 | 3 |
| Telephoto | — | 12 MP, f/2, 52mm, (telephoto) |
| ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, (ultrawide) | 12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | 12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm, (wide) | 12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Apple iPhone 12 | Apple iPhone 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS |
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm, (wide) | 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Apple iPhone 12 | Apple iPhone 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 2815 | 2815 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Wireless Charging (W) | 15 | 15 |
Body
| Spec | Apple iPhone 12 | Apple iPhone 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame | Glass front, glass back, stainless steel frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM / Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China) | Nano-SIM + eSIM / Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China) |
| Height (mm) | 146.7 | 146.7 |
| Thickness (mm) | 7.4 | 7.4 |
| Weight (g) | 164 | 189 |
| Width (mm) | 71.5 | 71.5 |
Launch
| Spec | Apple iPhone 12 | Apple iPhone 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020, October 13 | 2020, October 13 |
| Status | Available. Released 2020, October 23 | Available. Released 2020, October 23 |
Network
| Spec | Apple iPhone 12 | Apple iPhone 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66, 71 - A2172 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66, 71 - A2341 |
| 5G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79, 260, 261 Sub6/mmWave - A2172 | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79, 260, 261 Sub6/mmWave - A2341 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps | HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple iPhone 12 | Apple iPhone 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5 | 5 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
Sound
| Spec | Apple iPhone 12 | Apple iPhone 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | Apple iPhone 12 | Apple iPhone 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Apple iPhone 12 and Apple iPhone 12 Pro are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Apple iPhone 12 is 6% cheaper at 61,000 DZD versus 65,000 DZD for the Apple iPhone 12 Pro, leaving room for accessories or a longer screen-protection plan.
Above 60,000 DZD, prioritise screen quality, fast charging, and a clear software-update commitment.
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