Apple iPhone 12
6 colours
  • Body164g · 7.4mm thick
  • Software14.1
  • Storage64GB – 256GB
Apple Released · Oct. 23, 2020

Apple iPhone 12 Specifications

Apple iPhone 12 is a 5G-capable smartphone originally released in October 2020. The phone marked a major design shift for Apple, moving away from curved edges to a sharp, flat-sided aluminum chassis.

  • Display 6.1" 1170x2532 pixels
  • Main camera 12MP 2160p
  • Performance 4GB RAM Apple A14 Bionic
  • Battery 2815mAh Wired:PD2.0Wireless:15W

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Will it work in Nigeria? Works on all major networks
  • MTN 2GYes3GYes4GYes5GYes Full 4G and 5G support.
  • Airtel 2GYes3GYes4GYes5GYes Full 4G and 5G support.
  • Glo 2GYes3GYes4GYes5GNot offered by this operator Full 4G support.
  • 9mobile 2GYes3GYes4GYes5GNot offered by this operator Full 4G support.

Based on the bands listed for this model and each network's current 4G/5G bands. Some regional versions of a phone support different bands, so check the exact model number before buying.

Detailed Specifications

Overview
Brand
Apple
Versions
A2403 (International); A2172 (USA); A2402 (Canada, Japan); A2404 (China, Hong Kong)
Announced
2020, October 13
Released
2020, October 23
Availability
Available
Network
Technology
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900CDMA 800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
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 - A21721, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66 - A2403, A24041, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66, 71 - A2402
5G Bands
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79, 260, 261 Sub6/mmWave - A21721, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78, 79 Sub6 - A2402, A2403, A2404
Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
Body
Dimensions
146.7 x 71.5 x 7.4 mm(5.78 x 2.81 x 0.29 in)
Weight
164 g (5.78 oz)
Build
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
SIM
· Nano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)
Protection / IP Rating
IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min)
Display
Display Type
Super Retina XDR OLED
Display Size
6.1 inches, 90.2 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
1170 x 2532 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio
Pixel Density
~460 ppi
Refresh Rate
120Hz
Peak Brightness
625 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
Protection
Ceramic Shield glass
Display Features
HDR10, Dolby Vision
Platform
Operating System
iOS
OS Version
14.1
Update Support
Upgradable to iOS 27
Chipset
Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm)
CPU
Hexa-core (2x3.1 GHz Firestorm + 4x1.8 GHz Icestorm)
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Memory
RAM Options
4GB
Storage Options
64GB / 4GB RAM128GB / 4GB RAM256GB / 4GB RAM
Storage Type
NVMe
Card Slot
No
Main Camera
Dual camera
12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.6"
Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
Video
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 30fps), stereo sound rec.
Selfie Camera
Single camera
12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µmSL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Features
HDR
Video
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
Sound
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
Connectivity & Ports
WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
GPS / Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFC
Yes
Radio
No
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
Features & Security
Face Unlock
Face ID
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Other Features
Ultra Wideband (UWB) support
Battery
Battery Type
Li-Ion
Battery Capacity
2815 mAh (10.78 Wh)
Wired Charging
PD2.0, 50% in 30 min
Wireless Charging
15W (MagSafe)15W (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.4 update
Miscellaneous
Colours
Black, White, Red, Green, Blue, Purple
Models
A2403, A2172, A2402, A2404, iPhone13,2
SAR EU
0.99 W/kg (head) 0.99 W/kg (body)
Price
From $ 185.00 / € 207.99 / £ 168.00

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