iPhone 13 Pro vs iPhone 12 Pro
Quick answer
The iPhone 12 Pro is the same size as the iPhone 13 Pro, 15 grams0.53 ounces lighter.
The 13 Pro on Amazon (paid link) feels nearly identical to the 12 Pro (paid link) in the hand, but the display is much smoother and the battery gets you through a longer day. For a renewed purchase, the price gap for the 13 Pro is easily worth it for the screen and endurance alone.
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Easier one-handed: Same
Pocket: Same
Weight difference: Noticeable
iPhone 13 Pro
from $999 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.
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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 13 Pro: 146.7 by 71.5 by 7.65 millimetres, 204 grams. iPhone 12 Pro: 146.7 by 71.5 by 7.4 millimetres, 189 grams.
13 Pro, 12 Pro shown at 2.3 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone 13 Pro
from $999 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: 13 Pro 146.7 millimetres, 12 Pro 146.7 millimetres.Height: 13 Pro 5.78 inches, 12 Pro 5.78 inches.Width: 13 Pro 71.5 millimetres, 12 Pro 71.5 millimetres.Width: 13 Pro 2.81 inches, 12 Pro 2.81 inches.Depth: 13 Pro 7.65 millimetres, 12 Pro 7.40 millimetres.Depth: 13 Pro 0.30 inches, 12 Pro 0.29 inches.Weight: 13 Pro 204 grams, 12 Pro 189 grams.Weight: 13 Pro 7.20 ounces, 12 Pro 6.67 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 13 Pro | 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 | 7.65 millimetres0.30 inches | 7.40 millimetres, 0.25 millimetres less0.29 inches, 0.01 inches less |
| Weight | 204 grams7.20 ounces | 189 grams, 15 grams less6.67 ounces, 0.53 ounces less |
| Volume | 80.2 cubic centimetres4.90 cubic inches | 77.6 cubic centimetres, 2.6 cubic centimetres less4.74 cubic inches, 0.16 cubic inches less |
| 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 | A15 Bionic | A14 Bionic |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 22 hrs | 17 hrs |
| Port | Lightning | Lightning |
| Wireless | 4G LTE · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth | 5G · Wi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Water resistance | IP68 (6m for 30 min) | IP68 (6m for 30 min) |
| Storage | 128 GB – 1 TB | 128 – 512 GB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 999 dollars | 999 dollars, the same |
| Released | Sep 2021 | Oct 2020 |
| Status | Discontinued | Legacy |
Dimensions
The iPhone 12 Pro is 0.25 mm (0.01 in) thinner and 15 g (0.53 oz) lighter than the iPhone 13 Pro. 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). 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).
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Questions about these phones
How does the iPhone 13 Pro size compare to the iPhone 12 Pro?
The iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro have the same height and width. The iPhone 13 Pro is 0.25 mm thicker than the iPhone 12 Pro.
Is the iPhone 13 Pro heavier than the iPhone 12 Pro?
The iPhone 13 Pro weighs 15 grams more than the iPhone 12 Pro. This weight difference is noticeable according to page verdicts.
Do the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro have the same screen size?
Both phones have a 6.1-inch display with identical dimensions. The iPhone 13 Pro features a smoother 120Hz refresh rate compared to the 60Hz on the iPhone 12 Pro.
Is the iPhone 13 Pro easier to use one-handed than the iPhone 12 Pro?
The verdicts state that one-handed ease is the same for both phones. Neither model is rated as better for small hands over the other.
Do the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro fit in a typical men's jeans pocket?
Both the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro fit in a typical men's jeans pocket. They do not fit in a typical women's jeans pocket.
Is it worth upgrading from the iPhone 12 Pro to the iPhone 13 Pro for size alone?
The page verdicts say a size-only upgrade is not worth it. The main differences are the smoother screen and longer battery life on the iPhone 13 Pro.