iPhone 12 size and dimensions
Quick answer
The iPhone 12 measures 146.75.78 by 71.52.81 by 7.40 millimetres0.29 inches and weighs 164 grams5.78 ounces.
The iPhone 12 on Amazon (paid link) still runs the newest iOS and delivers reliable battery life for most days. You can only find it renewed now, but the price is low enough to make it a sensible budget choice. It is a solid entry point if you do not need the latest camera hardware. If you want something brand new instead, consider the iPhone 16e (paid link) for modern features.
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One-handed: Yes
Pocket: Yes
Feels heavy: No
iPhone 12
from $799 at launch.
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TRUE SCALE · 1.1 PX/MM
TRUE SCALE · 1.8 PX/MM
Average adult hand · 187 mm long, 82 mm across
Hand: US Army ANSUR II, 2012 (sex-balanced median). Pockets: The Pudding, 2018. Card: ISO/IEC 7810 ID-1.
iPhone 12: 146.7 by 71.5 by 7.4 millimetres, 164 grams.
12 shown at 1.8 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone 12
from $799 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)
Paid link.
Height: 12 146.7 millimetres.Height: 12 5.78 inches.Width: 12 71.5 millimetres.Width: 12 2.81 inches.Depth: 12 7.40 millimetres.Depth: 12 0.29 inches.Weight: 12 164 grams.Weight: 12 5.78 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 12 |
|---|---|
| Height | 146.7 millimetres5.78 inches |
| Width | 71.5 millimetres2.81 inches |
| Depth | 7.40 millimetres0.29 inches |
| Weight | 164 grams5.78 ounces |
| Volume | 77.6 cubic centimetres4.74 cubic inches |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 86 percent |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 6.1 inches |
| Resolution | 1170 × 2532 |
| Pixel density | 460 pixels per inch |
| Cutout | Notch |
| Rear main | 48MP |
| Rear ultra-wide | — |
| Rear telephoto | — |
| Front camera | 12MP |
| Chip | A14 Bionic |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 17 hrs |
| Port | Lightning |
| Wireless | 5G · Wi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Water resistance | IP68 (6m for 30 min) |
| Storage | 64 – 256 GB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 799 dollars |
| Released | Oct 2020 |
| Status | Legacy |
Dimensions
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).
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Questions about these phones
What are the exact dimensions and weight of the iPhone 12?
The iPhone 12 measures 146.7 by 71.5 by 7.40 mm and weighs 164 g.
How large is the screen on the iPhone 12?
The iPhone 12 features a 6.1-inch display with a resolution of 1170 by 2532 pixels.
Is the iPhone 12 easy to use with one hand?
Yes, the iPhone 12 is well-suited for one-handed use in a typical adult hand.
Does the iPhone 12 fit comfortably in a pocket?
The iPhone 12 fits easily into a typical men's jeans pocket, but may be tight in some women's jeans pockets.
How heavy does the iPhone 12 feel during daily use?
At 164 g, the iPhone 12 does not feel heavy and is light to carry throughout the day.
What is the physical footprint of the iPhone 12 compared to older standard models?
The iPhone 12 has a 6.1-inch display packed into a body measuring 146.7 by 71.5 mm.