iPhone 14 Pro vs iPhone 12 Pro
Quick answer
The iPhone 12 Pro is the same size as the iPhone 14 Pro, 17 grams0.60 ounces lighter.
The iPhone 14 Pro on Amazon (paid link) lasts longer and feels smoother, but the iPhone 12 Pro (paid link) still runs the latest software at half the price. If you want the modern finish and all-day life, pay up; otherwise save your cash on the 12 Pro.
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Easier one-handed: Same
Pocket: iPhone 12 Pro
Weight difference: Noticeable
iPhone 14 Pro
from $999 at launch.
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from $999 at launch.
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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 14 Pro: 147.5 by 71.5 by 7.85 millimetres, 206 grams. iPhone 12 Pro: 146.7 by 71.5 by 7.4 millimetres, 189 grams.
14 Pro, 12 Pro shown at 2.3 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone 14 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: 14 Pro 147.5 millimetres, 12 Pro 146.7 millimetres.Height: 14 Pro 5.81 inches, 12 Pro 5.78 inches.Width: 14 Pro 71.5 millimetres, 12 Pro 71.5 millimetres.Width: 14 Pro 2.81 inches, 12 Pro 2.81 inches.Depth: 14 Pro 7.85 millimetres, 12 Pro 7.40 millimetres.Depth: 14 Pro 0.31 inches, 12 Pro 0.29 inches.Weight: 14 Pro 206 grams, 12 Pro 189 grams.Weight: 14 Pro 7.27 ounces, 12 Pro 6.67 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 14 Pro | 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 147.5 millimetres5.81 inches | 146.7 millimetres, 0.8 millimetres less5.78 inches, 0.03 inches less |
| Width | 71.5 millimetres2.81 inches | 71.5 millimetres, the same2.81 inches, the same |
| Depth | 7.85 millimetres0.31 inches | 7.40 millimetres, 0.45 millimetres less0.29 inches, 0.02 inches less |
| Weight | 206 grams7.27 ounces | 189 grams, 17 grams less6.67 ounces, 0.60 ounces less |
| Volume | 82.8 cubic centimetres5.05 cubic inches | 77.6 cubic centimetres, 5.2 cubic centimetres less4.74 cubic inches, 0.32 cubic inches less |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 87 percent | 86 percent, 1 percent less |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 6.1 inches | 6.1 inches, the same |
| Resolution | 1179 × 2556 | 1170 × 2532 |
| Pixel density | 460 pixels per inch | 460 pixels per inch, the same |
| Cutout | Dynamic Island | Notch |
| Rear main | 48MP | 48MP |
| Rear ultra-wide | — | — |
| Rear telephoto | — | — |
| Front camera | 12MP | 12MP |
| Chip | A16 Bionic | A14 Bionic |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 23 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 2022 | Oct 2020 |
| Status | Discontinued | Legacy |
Dimensions
The iPhone 12 Pro is 0.8 mm (0.03 in) shorter, 0.45 mm (0.02 in) thinner and 17 g (0.60 oz) lighter than the iPhone 14 Pro. The iPhone 14 Pro measures 147.5 × 71.5 × 7.85 mm (5.81 × 2.81 × 0.31 in) and weighs 206 g (7.27 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 much taller is the iPhone 14 Pro than the iPhone 12 Pro?
The iPhone 14 Pro is 0.8 mm taller than the iPhone 12 Pro. Both models share the same 71.5 mm width.
Is the iPhone 14 Pro heavier than the iPhone 12 Pro?
Yes, the iPhone 14 Pro weighs 206 g while the iPhone 12 Pro weighs 189 g. The difference is 17 g.
Do the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro have the same screen size?
Both phones have a 6.1 inch display. The screen-to-body ratio is slightly higher on the iPhone 14 Pro.
Which phone is easier to use one-handed?
Both phones are similarly easy to use one-handed. The verdicts indicate no clear advantage for either model in hand fit.
Do these phones fit in a typical men's jeans pocket?
Both the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro fit in a typical men's jeans pocket. The iPhone 12 Pro is rated more pocketable overall.
Is upgrading from the iPhone 12 Pro to the iPhone 14 Pro worth it for size?
Upgrading for size alone is not worth it since the dimensions are very close. The iPhone 12 Pro is actually smaller and lighter.