iPhone 12 Pro vs iPhone 12
Quick answer
The iPhone 12 is the same size as the iPhone 12 Pro, 25 grams0.88 ounces lighter.
The iPhone 12 Pro on Amazon (paid link) and iPhone 12 (paid link) share the exact same body, so hand feel and pocket fit are identical. The Pro costs more renewed for a telephoto lens and additional RAM, though both run the latest software. Stick with the standard model unless that extra camera matters to you.
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Easier one-handed: Same
Pocket: Same
Weight difference: Noticeable
iPhone 12 Pro
from $999 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)iPhone 12
from $799 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
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TRUE SCALE · 1.5 PX/MM
TRUE SCALE · 2.3 PX/MM
Hand: US Army ANSUR II, 2012 (sex-balanced median). Pockets: The Pudding, 2018. Card: ISO/IEC 7810 ID-1.
iPhone 12 Pro: 146.7 by 71.5 by 7.4 millimetres, 189 grams. iPhone 12: 146.7 by 71.5 by 7.4 millimetres, 164 grams.
12 Pro, 12 shown at 2.3 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone 12 Pro
from $999 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)iPhone 12
from $799 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)
Paid link.
Height: 12 Pro 146.7 millimetres, 12 146.7 millimetres.Height: 12 Pro 5.78 inches, 12 5.78 inches.Width: 12 Pro 71.5 millimetres, 12 71.5 millimetres.Width: 12 Pro 2.81 inches, 12 2.81 inches.Depth: 12 Pro 7.40 millimetres, 12 7.40 millimetres.Depth: 12 Pro 0.29 inches, 12 0.29 inches.Weight: 12 Pro 189 grams, 12 164 grams.Weight: 12 Pro 6.67 ounces, 12 5.78 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 12 Pro | 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 146.7 millimetres5.78 inches | 146.7 millimetres, the same5.78 inches, the same |
| Width | 71.5 millimetres2.81 inches | 71.5 millimetres, the same2.81 inches, the same |
| Depth | 7.40 millimetres0.29 inches | 7.40 millimetres, the same0.29 inches, the same |
| Weight | 189 grams6.67 ounces | 164 grams, 25 grams less5.78 ounces, 0.88 ounces less |
| Volume | 77.6 cubic centimetres4.74 cubic inches | 77.6 cubic centimetres, the same4.74 cubic inches, the same |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 86 percent | 86 percent, the same |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 6.1 inches | 6.1 inches, the same |
| Resolution | 1170 × 2532 | 1170 × 2532 |
| Pixel density | 460 pixels per inch | 460 pixels per inch, the same |
| Cutout | Notch | Notch |
| Rear main | 48MP | 48MP |
| Rear ultra-wide | — | — |
| Rear telephoto | — | — |
| Front camera | 12MP | 12MP |
| Chip | A14 Bionic | A14 Bionic |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 17 hrs | 17 hrs |
| Port | Lightning | Lightning |
| Wireless | 5G · Wi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.0 | 5G · Wi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Water resistance | IP68 (6m for 30 min) | IP68 (6m for 30 min) |
| Storage | 128 – 512 GB | 64 – 256 GB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 999 dollars | 799 dollars, 200 dollars less |
| Released | Oct 2020 | Oct 2020 |
| Status | Legacy | Legacy |
Dimensions
The iPhone 12 is the same size as the iPhone 12 Pro, 25 g (0.88 oz) lighter. The iPhone 12 Pro measures 146.7 × 71.5 × 7.40 mm (5.78 × 2.81 × 0.29 in) and weighs 189 g (6.67 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).
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Questions about these phones
Are iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 the same size?
iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 share the same physical dimensions. They have identical height, width, and depth measurements.
How much heavier is iPhone 12 Pro than iPhone 12?
iPhone 12 Pro weighs 25 grams more than iPhone 12. This weight difference is noticeable in the hand.
Do iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 have the same screen size?
Both devices feature a 6.1-inch display. The screen sizes are exactly the same.
Is one model easier to use one-handed than the other?
Neither phone is easier to use one-handed than the other. They offer the same level of one-handed usability.
Do both phones fit in a typical men's jeans pocket?
Both models fit in a typical men's jeans pocket. Neither fits in a typical women's jeans pocket.
Is upgrading from iPhone 12 to iPhone 12 Pro worth it for size?
Upgrading for size alone is not necessary since the phones are the same size. The choice depends on other features rather than dimensions.