iPhone 12 vs iPhone 12 Pro
Quick answer
The iPhone 12 Pro is the same size as the iPhone 12, 25 grams0.88 ounces heavier.
The iPhone 12 on Amazon (paid link) and 12 Pro (paid link) share the same body and battery life, but the Pro adds a telephoto lens and extra RAM for roughly $100 more on the renewed market. Both still run the latest iOS, so either will stick around for a while. Pick the Pro only if you need the zoom; otherwise, the standard model is the better value.
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Easier one-handed: Same
Pocket: Same
Weight difference: Noticeable
iPhone 12
from $799 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)iPhone 12 Pro
from $999 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)
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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: 146.7 by 71.5 by 7.4 millimetres, 164 grams. iPhone 12 Pro: 146.7 by 71.5 by 7.4 millimetres, 189 grams.
12, 12 Pro shown at 2.3 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone 12
from $799 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)iPhone 12 Pro
from $999 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)
Paid link.
Height: 12 146.7 millimetres, 12 Pro 146.7 millimetres.Height: 12 5.78 inches, 12 Pro 5.78 inches.Width: 12 71.5 millimetres, 12 Pro 71.5 millimetres.Width: 12 2.81 inches, 12 Pro 2.81 inches.Depth: 12 7.40 millimetres, 12 Pro 7.40 millimetres.Depth: 12 0.29 inches, 12 Pro 0.29 inches.Weight: 12 164 grams, 12 Pro 189 grams.Weight: 12 5.78 ounces, 12 Pro 6.67 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 12 | 12 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 | 7.40 millimetres, the same0.29 inches, the same |
| Weight | 164 grams5.78 ounces | 189 grams, 25 grams more6.67 ounces, 0.88 ounces more |
| 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 | 64 – 256 GB | 128 – 512 GB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 799 dollars | 999 dollars, 200 dollars more |
| Released | Oct 2020 | Oct 2020 |
| Status | Legacy | Legacy |
Dimensions
The iPhone 12 Pro is the same size as the iPhone 12, 25 g (0.88 oz) heavier. 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). 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).
Also compared with iPhone 12
Questions about these phones
Are the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro the same size?
The iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro have identical height, width, and depth measurements.
How much heavier is the iPhone 12 Pro than the iPhone 12?
The iPhone 12 Pro weighs 25 grams more than the iPhone 12.
Do the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro have the same screen size?
Both the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro feature a 6.1-inch display.
Which phone is easier to use with one hand?
The iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro are rated equally for one-handed use due to their identical dimensions.
Do these phones fit in a typical jeans pocket?
The iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro fit in a typical men's jeans pocket but not a typical women's jeans pocket.
Is upgrading from the iPhone 12 to the iPhone 12 Pro worth it for size alone?
The size-only upgrade from the iPhone 12 to the iPhone 12 Pro is not considered worthwhile.