Description
The iPhone 12 is a 2020 smartphone with a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display, a 5nm A14 Bionic chip, and 5G support. Key features include a ceramic shield front cover for enhanced durability, a dual 12MP camera system (wide and ultrawide), and support for MagSafe wireless charging. In 2025, it is still considered a capable phone for everyday tasks, though battery life may have degraded over time.
Display and design
Performance
- Processor: A14 Bionic chip, a 5nm chip that was the first of its kind at the time of release.
- Performance in 2025: Still handles daily tasks like app launching and social media well, though it may experience occasional performance hiccups.
Camera
- Rear cameras: Dual 12MP camera system: a 12MP wide lens and a 12MP ultrawide lens.
- Front camera: 12MP front-facing camera.
Battery and charging
- Battery: Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery. Video playback is up to 17 hours, and audio playback is up to 65 hours.
- Wireless charging: Supports MagSafe up to 15W and Qi wireless charging up to 7.5W.
- Fast charging: Capable of a 50% charge in 30 minutes with a 20W or higher adapter (sold separately).
- Battery health: Battery performance degrades over time, so checking battery health in settings is recommended. A replacement is an option if it has significantly degraded.
Connectivity
- Cellular: Supports 5G and LTE in supported markets.
- Ports: Features a Lightning port for charging and data transfer, as the USB-C port was introduced in later models.