iPhone 12 vs iPhone 14
Quick answer
The iPhone 14 is the same size as the iPhone 12, 8 grams0.28 ounces heavier.
The iPhone 14 on Amazon (paid link) lasts longer on a charge and has a newer chip that will stay relevant a bit longer. The iPhone 12 (paid link) runs the same software and costs less when bought renewed. If you prioritize battery life, the 14 is the pick.
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Easier one-handed: Same
Pocket: iPhone 12
Weight difference: Noticeable
iPhone 12
from $799 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
Check price on Amazon Renewed (paid link)iPhone 14
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: 146.7 by 71.5 by 7.4 millimetres, 164 grams. iPhone 14: 146.7 by 71.5 by 7.8 millimetres, 172 grams.
12, 14 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 14
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, 14 146.7 millimetres.Height: 12 5.78 inches, 14 5.78 inches.Width: 12 71.5 millimetres, 14 71.5 millimetres.Width: 12 2.81 inches, 14 2.81 inches.Depth: 12 7.40 millimetres, 14 7.80 millimetres.Depth: 12 0.29 inches, 14 0.31 inches.Weight: 12 164 grams, 14 172 grams.Weight: 12 5.78 ounces, 14 6.07 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 12 | 14 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 7.80 millimetres, 0.40 millimetres more0.31 inches, 0.02 inches more |
| Weight | 164 grams5.78 ounces | 172 grams, 8 grams more6.07 ounces, 0.28 ounces more |
| Volume | 77.6 cubic centimetres4.74 cubic inches | 81.8 cubic centimetres, 4.2 cubic centimetres more4.99 cubic inches, 0.26 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 | 12MP f/1.5 |
| Rear ultra-wide | — | 12MP f/2.4 |
| Rear telephoto | — | — |
| Front camera | 12MP | 12MP f/1.9 |
| Chip | A14 Bionic | A15 Bionic |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 17 hrs | 20 hrs |
| Port | Lightning | Lightning |
| Wireless | 5G · Wi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.0 | 5G · Wi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.3 |
| 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 | 799 dollars, the same |
| Released | Oct 2020 | Sep 2022 |
| Status | Legacy | Discontinued |
Dimensions
The iPhone 14 is 0.40 mm (0.02 in) thicker and 8 g (0.28 oz) heavier than the iPhone 12. 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 14 measures 146.7 × 71.5 × 7.80 mm (5.78 × 2.81 × 0.31 in) and weighs 172 g (6.07 oz).
Also compared with iPhone 12
Questions about these phones
How do the sizes of iPhone 12 and iPhone 14 compare?
The iPhone 14 and iPhone 12 have the same height and width. The iPhone 14 is 0.40 mm thicker than the iPhone 12.
Is the iPhone 14 heavier than the iPhone 12?
The iPhone 14 weighs 8 g more than the iPhone 12. This weight difference is noticeable.
Does the iPhone 14 have a bigger screen than the iPhone 12?
Both phones have a 6.1 inch screen with the same resolution. There is no difference in display size between them.
Are these phones easy to use one-handed?
Both phones offer the same one-handed ease. They are equally manageable with one hand.
Will the iPhone 14 fit in my pocket better than the iPhone 12?
The iPhone 12 is more pocketable than the iPhone 14. Both fit in a typical men's jeans pocket but not a women's.
Is upgrading from iPhone 12 to iPhone 14 worth it for size?
The upgrade is worth it depending on your needs. The dimensions are the same but the iPhone 14 has better battery life.