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iPhone 11 vs iPhone 12

Quick answer

The iPhone 12 is 4.2 millimetres0.17 inches narrower and 30 grams1.06 ounces lighter than the iPhone 11.

The iPhone 12 on Amazon (paid link) feels noticeably lighter and easier to hold, thanks to a slimmer, narrower build. Both still run the latest iOS, but the iPhone 11 (paid link) is on the oldest supported chip and is likely next to lose updates. For roughly the same renewed price, the iPhone 12 is the better long-term choice.

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Easier one-handediPhone 12

PocketiPhone 12

Weight differenceNoticeable

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HeightWidthDepthWeight11150.9 millimetres5.94 inches75.7 millimetres2.98 inches8.30 millimetres0.33 inches194 grams6.84 ounces12146.7 millimetres, 4.2 millimetres less5.78 inches, 0.17 inches less71.5 millimetres, 4.2 millimetres less2.81 inches, 0.17 inches less7.40 millimetres, 0.90 millimetres less0.29 inches, 0.04 inches less164 grams, 30 grams less5.78 ounces, 1.06 ounces less

Height: 11 150.9 millimetres, 12 146.7 millimetres.Height: 11 5.94 inches, 12 5.78 inches.Width: 11 75.7 millimetres, 12 71.5 millimetres.Width: 11 2.98 inches, 12 2.81 inches.Depth: 11 8.30 millimetres, 12 7.40 millimetres.Depth: 11 0.33 inches, 12 0.29 inches.Weight: 11 194 grams, 12 164 grams.Weight: 11 6.84 ounces, 12 5.78 ounces.

Specifications

Specifications for iPhone 11, iPhone 12. Differences are given against iPhone 11.
Specification1112
Height150.9 millimetres5.94 inches146.7 millimetres, 4.2 millimetres less5.78 inches, 0.17 inches less
Width75.7 millimetres2.98 inches71.5 millimetres, 4.2 millimetres less2.81 inches, 0.17 inches less
Depth8.30 millimetres0.33 inches7.40 millimetres, 0.90 millimetres less0.29 inches, 0.04 inches less
Weight194 grams6.84 ounces164 grams, 30 grams less5.78 ounces, 1.06 ounces less
Volume94.8 cubic centimetres5.79 cubic inches77.6 cubic centimetres, 17.2 cubic centimetres less4.74 cubic inches, 1.05 cubic inches less
Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure.79 percent86 percent, 7 percent more
Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches.6.1 inches6.1 inches, the same
Resolution828 × 17921170 × 2532
Pixel density326 pixels per inch460 pixels per inch, 134 pixels per inch more
CutoutNotchNotch
Rear main48MP48MP
Rear ultra-wide——
Rear telephoto——
Front camera12MP12MP
ChipA13 BionicA14 Bionic
Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity.17 hrs17 hrs
PortLightningLightning
Wireless5G · Wi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.05G · Wi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.0
Water resistanceIP68 (6m for 30 min)IP68 (6m for 30 min)
Storage64 – 256 GB64 – 256 GB
Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars.699 dollars799 dollars, 100 dollars more
ReleasedSep 2019Oct 2020
StatusLegacyLegacy

Dimensions

The iPhone 12 is 4.2 mm (0.17 in) shorter, 4.2 mm (0.17 in) narrower, 0.90 mm (0.04 in) thinner and 30 g (1.06 oz) lighter than the iPhone 11. The iPhone 11 measures 150.9 × 75.7 × 8.30 mm (5.94 × 2.98 × 0.33 in) and weighs 194 g (6.84 oz). The iPhone 12 measures 146.7 × 71.5 × 7.40 mm (5.78 × 2.81 × 0.29 in) and weighs 164 g (5.78 oz).

Also compared with iPhone 11

Questions about these phones

How much smaller is iPhone 12 than iPhone 11?

iPhone 12 is 4.2 mm shorter and 4.2 mm narrower than iPhone 11.

Is iPhone 12 lighter than iPhone 11?

iPhone 12 weighs 30 g less than iPhone 11, which is a noticeable difference.

Do iPhone 11 and iPhone 12 have the same screen size?

Both phones have a 6.1 inch display, so the screen area is identical.

Which phone is easier to use one-handed?

iPhone 12 is easier to use one-handed and better for small hands compared to iPhone 11.

Which phone fits better in a typical men's jeans pocket?

iPhone 12 is more pocketable than iPhone 11, and both fit in a typical men's jeans pocket.

Is upgrading from iPhone 11 to iPhone 12 worth it for size?

Upgrading from iPhone 11 to iPhone 12 is worth it if you want a lighter and smaller phone.