Apple iPhone 12 256GB
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Design14
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Rear Camera9
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Front Camera4
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360° View
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UI Screenshot17
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Videos4
Key Specs
Performance
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Apple A14 Bionic -
Hexa Core (3.1 GHz, Dual Core + 1.8 GHz, Quad core) -
4 GB RAM, LPDDR4
Display
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6.1 inches (15.49 cm); Super Retina XDR -
1170x2532 px (FHD+) -
60 Hz Refresh Rate -
Bezel-less
Rear Camera
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Dual Camera Setup - 12 MP (upto 5x Digital Zoom, upto 2x Optical Zoom) Wide Angle Primary Camera
- 12 MP Ultra-Wide Angle Camera
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Dual LED Flash -
4k @24 fps Video Recording
Front Camera
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12 MP Wide Angle Lens -
Retina Flash -
4k @24 fps Video Recording
Battery
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2815 mAh, Li-ion -
20W Fast Charging
General
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SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM -
5G Supported -
64 GB / 128 GB / 256 GB internal storage, Non Expandable -
Dust Resistant, Water Resistant
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Apple iPhone 12 256GB Expert Review Summary
Expert Rating:
8.0/10
by
Sanket Vijayasarathy
, 10 Nov 2020
Senior Associate Editor with 10+ years in tech, reviewed 500+ gadgets.
Verdict
The short answer is yes, the iPhone 12 is the best iPhone for most people. This year, the default iPhone comes with a bunch of improvements that actually make it worth buying over the iPhone 12 Pro. The OLED display, blazing-fast performance, all-day battery life are just some of the reasons that make it a great value, even though the price is still quite high in India.
Pros
- Excellent OLED display
- Blazing-fast performance
- Good cameras
Cons
- Lacks a high refresh rate screen
- High price tag in India
- Smaller battery compared to iPhone 11
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8.0/10
Verdict
The short answer is yes, the iPhone 12 is the best iPhone for most people. This year, the default iPhone comes with a bunch of improvements that actually make it worth buying over the iPhone 12 Pro. The OLED display, blazing-fast performance, all-day battery life are just some of the reasons that make it a great value, even though the price is still quite high in India.
- Excellent OLED display
- Blazing-fast performance
- Good cameras
Pros
- Lacks a high refresh rate screen
- High price tag in India
- Smaller battery compared to iPhone 11
Cons
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Apple iPhone 12 Summary
The Apple iPhone 12 is currently out of stock across all available RAM and storage configurations. The 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage variant was last priced at ₹49,900, the 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage variant at ₹54,900, and the 4 GB RAM + 256 GB storage variant at ₹64,900. On the software side, Apple iPhone 12 runs on iOS v14.
Apple iPhone 12 is built around the Apple A14 Bionic chipset, Apple GPU (four-core graphics) and LPDDR4 RAM. Apple iPhone 12 records an AnTuTu score of 621,879, along with Geekbench single-core and multi-core scores of 1,599 and 3,953, respectively.
On the display front, Apple iPhone 12 gets a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR display with 1170x2532 px (FHD+) resolution and a 60 Hz refresh rate. The display also has an aspect ratio of 19.5:9, and is protected by Oleophobic Coating.
The physical dimensions of Apple iPhone 12 are 146.7 mm × 71.5 mm × 7.4 mm (H x W x T), while the device weighs 162 grams. Apple iPhone 12 carries an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance.
Powering Apple iPhone 12 is a 2815 mAh Li-ion battery type with support for 20W Fast charging and wireless charging. After 30 minutes of gaming, the battery drain is 8%, while the recorded heating is 21%.
Apple iPhone 12 provides 64 GB / 128 GB / 256 GB of internal storage based on NVMe storage. For cellular connectivity, Apple iPhone 12 supports Dual SIM with SIM 1: Nano and SIM 2: eSIM and works with 5G and 4G networks.
For connectivity, Apple iPhone 12 supports Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 b/g/n/ax), MIMO, along with Bluetooth v5.0, GPS with A-GPS and Glonass and NFC. On the audio front, Apple iPhone 12 supports Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Plus and includes a Lightning audio jack.
The rear camera system on Apple iPhone 12 consists of a dual setup, combining a 12 MP wide angle primary camera and a 12 MP ultra-wide angle secondary camera. The setup supports OIS and autofocus with phase detection autofocus, dual pixel autofocus. Video recording on the rear cameras goes up to 4K @24 fps, Full HD @30 fps and HD @30 fps. The primary camera supports up to 5x digital zoom and up to 2x optical zoom.
On the front, Apple iPhone 12 uses a single front camera with a 12 MP primary camera and a wide angle lens. Video recording reaches up to 4K @24 fps and Full HD @30 fps, with Retina Flash.
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Apple iPhone 12 256GB Specifications
General |
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| Launch Date | October 18, 2020 (Official) |
| Operating System | iOS v14 |
Performance
(Very Good)
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| Chipset | Apple A14 Bionic | |||||||
| Processor | Hexa Core (3.1 GHz, Dual core, Firestorm + 1.8 GHz, Quad core, Icestorm) | |||||||
| Co-Processor | Apple M14 motion | |||||||
| Architecture | 64 bit | |||||||
| Fabrication | 5 nm | |||||||
| Graphics (GPU) | Apple GPU (four-core graphics) | |||||||
| RAM | 4 GB | |||||||
| RAM Type | LPDDR4 | |||||||
Speed Test (Antutu Score)
The higher, the better
realme GT 8 Pro
3,932,397
OnePlus 15
3,615,565
OPPO Find X9
3,568,720
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
2,471,984
Google Pixel 11
1,690,573
OPPO Reno16 5G
1,457,989
Apple iPhone 12 256GB
621,879
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Bootup Time
The lower, the better
Google Pixel 10A
8 s
Google Pixel 11
9 s
Apple iPhone 12 256GB
13 s
OnePlus 15
14 s
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
16 s
OPPO Reno16 5G
21 s
realme 16 Pro Harry Potter Edition
31 s
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Gaming Test Results
* after 30 mins of gaming
Battery Drain*
The lower, the better
vivo X200
4 %
OPPO Find X9
5 %
OnePlus 15
6 %
vivo X300
6 %
Apple iPhone 12 256GB
8 %
Samsung Galaxy S25
10 %
Apple iPhone 16
10 %
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Heating*
The lower, the better
OPPO Find X9
7.0 %
OnePlus 15
8.4 %
realme GT 8 Pro
9.4 %
Apple iPhone 16
12.4 %
vivo X300
20.4 %
Apple iPhone 12 256GB
20.9 %
Motorola Signature
43.7 %
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Benchmark Screenshots
AnTuTu Benchmark
Graphics Benchmark
GeekBench5 Benchmark
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Display
(Excellent)
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| Display Type | Super Retina XDR |
| Screen Size | 6.1 inches (15.49 cm) |
| Resolution | 1170x2532 px (FHD+) |
| Brightness | 625 nits |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 |
| Pixel Density | 457 ppi |
| Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | 86.89 % |
| Screen Protection | Yes |
| Bezel-less Display | Yes |
| HDR 10 / HDR+ Support | Yes |
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UI Screenshots
Lock Screen
Home Screen
Screen With Widgets
Dialer Screen
App Drawer
Notification Panel
Quick Settings Panel
Settings Screen
OS Version
Storage
Battery
Camera On
Camera Options
Camera Modes
Camera Settings
Picture Size Options
Video Size Options
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Design |
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| Height | 146.7 mm |
| Width | 71.5 mm |
| Thickness | 7.4 mm |
| Weight | 162 grams |
| Build Material | Back: Gorilla Glass |
| Water Resistance | Yes, Water resistant, IP68, (up to 30 minutes in a depth of 6 meter) |
| Ruggedness | Dust proof |
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Rear Camera
(Very Good)
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| Autofocus | Yes, Phase Detection Autofocus, Dual Pixel Autofocus | ||||||||||||||||||||
| OIS | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED Flash | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Image Resolution | 4000 x 3000 Pixels | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Shooting Modes |
Continuous Shooting Burst mode |
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| Camera Features |
5 x Digital Zoom 2 x Optical Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
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| Video Recording |
4k @24 fps Full HD @30 fps HD @30 fps |
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| Video Recording Features |
Slow Motion Night Time-Lapse Audio Zoom Stereo recording |
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Rear Camera Samples
Portrait Shot
Close Up
Low Light
Low Light With Flash
Colour Variance
Daylight Auto / HDR OFF
Daylight / HDR ON
AI OFF
AI ON
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Front Camera
(Very Good)
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| Resolution | ||||||||||||
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| Flash | Yes, Retina Flash | |||||||||||
| Video Recording |
4k @24 fps Full HD @30 fps |
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Front Camera Samples
Selfie
Selfie Portrait
Selfie Low Light
Selfie Low Light With Flash
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Battery
(Very Good)
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| Capacity | 2815 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-ion |
| Quick Charging | Yes, 20W Fast Charging, 50% in 30 minutes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes |
Storage |
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| Internal Storage | 64 GB / 128 GB / 256 GB |
| Storage Type | NVMe |
| Expandable Storage | No |
Network & Connectivity |
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| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM | |||||||||
| SIM Type | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM | |||||||||
| Network Support | 5G, 4G | |||||||||
| VoLTE | Yes | |||||||||
| SIM 1 |
5G bands, 4G bands
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| SIM 2 |
4G bands
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| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 b/g/n/ax), MIMO | |||||||||
| Wi-Fi Features | Mobile Hotspot | |||||||||
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0 | |||||||||
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass | |||||||||
| NFC | Yes |
Multimedia |
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| Audio Jack | Lightning |
| Audio Features | Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus |
Sensors |
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| Fingerprint Sensor | No |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
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Apple iPhone 12 256GB Key Highlights
| Processor | Apple A14 Bionic |
| RAM & Storage | 4 GB RAM + 64 GB 4 GB RAM + 128 GB 4 GB RAM + 256 GB |
| Display | 6.1", 1170 x 2532 Resolution |
| Rear Camera | 12 MP + 12 MP |
| Front Camera | 12 MP |
| Battery | 2815 mAh |
Apple iPhone 12 Price In India
| Product Name | Store | Price |
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| Apple iPhone 12 (4 GB + 64 GB) | Flipkart | ₹49,900 |
| Apple iPhone 12 (4 GB + 128 GB) | Flipkart | ₹54,900 |
| Apple iPhone 12 (4 GB + 256 GB) | Flipkart | ₹64,900 |
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