iPhone 12 Pro vs iPhone 13 Pro
Quick answer
The iPhone 13 Pro is the same size as the iPhone 12 Pro, 15 grams0.53 ounces heavier.
The iPhone 13 Pro on Amazon (paid link) lasts longer and feels smoother, while the iPhone 12 Pro (paid link) stays lighter in your pocket. Both run the latest software and are sold renewed now, but the extra endurance on the newer model is hard to ignore. Pick the 13 Pro if you want the full-day comfort, or save cash with the 12 if weight matters.
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Easier one-handed: Same
Pocket: iPhone 12 Pro
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 13 Pro
from $999 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 13 Pro: 146.7 by 71.5 by 7.65 millimetres, 204 grams.
12 Pro, 13 Pro 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 13 Pro
from $999 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)
Paid link.
Height: 12 Pro 146.7 millimetres, 13 Pro 146.7 millimetres.Height: 12 Pro 5.78 inches, 13 Pro 5.78 inches.Width: 12 Pro 71.5 millimetres, 13 Pro 71.5 millimetres.Width: 12 Pro 2.81 inches, 13 Pro 2.81 inches.Depth: 12 Pro 7.40 millimetres, 13 Pro 7.65 millimetres.Depth: 12 Pro 0.29 inches, 13 Pro 0.30 inches.Weight: 12 Pro 189 grams, 13 Pro 204 grams.Weight: 12 Pro 6.67 ounces, 13 Pro 7.20 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 12 Pro | 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 7.65 millimetres, 0.25 millimetres more0.30 inches, 0.01 inches more |
| Weight | 189 grams6.67 ounces | 204 grams, 15 grams more7.20 ounces, 0.53 ounces more |
| Volume | 77.6 cubic centimetres4.74 cubic inches | 80.2 cubic centimetres, 2.6 cubic centimetres more4.90 cubic inches, 0.16 cubic inches more |
| 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 | A15 Bionic |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 17 hrs | 22 hrs |
| Port | Lightning | Lightning |
| Wireless | 5G · Wi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.0 | 4G LTE · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth |
| Water resistance | IP68 (6m for 30 min) | IP68 (6m for 30 min) |
| Storage | 128 – 512 GB | 128 GB – 1 TB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 999 dollars | 999 dollars, the same |
| Released | Oct 2020 | Sep 2021 |
| Status | Legacy | Discontinued |
Dimensions
The iPhone 13 Pro is 0.25 mm (0.01 in) thicker and 15 g (0.53 oz) heavier than the iPhone 12 Pro. 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 13 Pro measures 146.7 × 71.5 × 7.65 mm (5.78 × 2.81 × 0.30 in) and weighs 204 g (7.20 oz).
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Questions about these phones
Are the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro the same physical size?
They share the same height and width, but the iPhone 13 Pro is 0.25 mm thicker.
How much heavier is the iPhone 13 Pro than the iPhone 12 Pro?
The iPhone 13 Pro is 15 grams heavier than the iPhone 12 Pro.
Do the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro have different screen sizes?
Both phones have a 6.1 inch screen with the same resolution and pixel density.
Which phone is better for one handed use?
The iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro are rated the same for one handed ease.
Does the iPhone 13 Pro fit in a typical men's jeans pocket?
It fits in a typical men's jeans pocket but is less pocketable than the iPhone 12 Pro.
Is the iPhone 13 Pro a worth a size only upgrade from the iPhone 12 Pro?
Yes, the size only upgrade is worth it as the physical dimensions are nearly identical.