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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-handedSame

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Weight differenceNoticeable

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HeightWidthDepthWeight12 Pro146.7 millimetres5.78 inches71.5 millimetres2.81 inches7.40 millimetres0.29 inches189 grams6.67 ounces13 Pro146.7 millimetres, the same5.78 inches, the same71.5 millimetres, the same2.81 inches, the same7.65 millimetres, 0.25 millimetres more0.30 inches, 0.01 inches more204 grams, 15 grams more7.20 ounces, 0.53 ounces more

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

Specifications for iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro. Differences are given against iPhone 12 Pro.
Specification12 Pro13 Pro
Height146.7 millimetres5.78 inches146.7 millimetres, the same5.78 inches, the same
Width71.5 millimetres2.81 inches71.5 millimetres, the same2.81 inches, the same
Depth7.40 millimetres0.29 inches7.65 millimetres, 0.25 millimetres more0.30 inches, 0.01 inches more
Weight189 grams6.67 ounces204 grams, 15 grams more7.20 ounces, 0.53 ounces more
Volume77.6 cubic centimetres4.74 cubic inches80.2 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 percent86 percent, the same
Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches.6.1 inches6.1 inches, the same
Resolution1170 × 25321170 × 2532
Pixel density460 pixels per inch460 pixels per inch, the same
CutoutNotchNotch
Rear main48MP48MP
Rear ultra-wide——
Rear telephoto——
Front camera12MP12MP
ChipA14 BionicA15 Bionic
Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity.17 hrs22 hrs
PortLightningLightning
Wireless5G · Wi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.04G LTE · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth
Water resistanceIP68 (6m for 30 min)IP68 (6m for 30 min)
Storage128 – 512 GB128 GB – 1 TB
Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars.999 dollars999 dollars, the same
ReleasedOct 2020Sep 2021
StatusLegacyDiscontinued

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).

Also compared with iPhone 12 Pro

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.