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Compare the Apple iPhone 12 to the Apple iPhone 12 Pro

On 13 October 2020 Apple announced 4 new iPhone models that have a lot in common. The Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max is the most luxurious version, and the iPhone 12 (Mini) is the starter model. Do you want to now the similarities and differences between the iPhone models of the iPhone 12 family? You can read everything about that in this article.

Refurbished iPhone 12 Pro

As good as new | 128GB storage capacity | Last iOS update: 2025
499,-
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  • This refurbished iPhone has few traces of use, except for a single scratch.
  • The battery condition is at least 85%, so the battery performs like that of a new iPhone.
  • With the telephoto lens, you can optically zoom in up to 2.5 times without your photos and videos losing quality.
  • This device doesn't have a 3.5mm connector you can connect wired headphones or earbuds to.

Apple iPhone 12

Lightly used | 128GB storage capacity | Last iOS update: 2025
389,-
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  • This iPhone is suitable for the new fast 5G network.
  • You can take razor-sharp photos with the 2 cameras on this device.
  • You can watch movies and series in high quality on the sharp OLED screen.
  • With a refresh rate of 60 times per second, the screen is less smooth than that of similar smartphones.
  • On this iPhone, you don't have a telephoto lens to zoom in optically.

Compare the iPhone 12 Pro Max, 12 Pro, 12, and 12 Mini

Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max Apple iPhone 12 Pro Apple iPhone 12 Apple iPhone 12 Mini
Screen 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR (OLED) 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR (OLED) 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR (OLED) 5.4-inch Super Retina XDR (OLED)
Processor A14 Bionic Chip with Neural Engine A14 Bionic Chip with Neural Engine A14 Bionic Chip with Neural Engine A14 Bionic Chip with Neural Engine
Camera (rear) 12MP wide-angle lens, 12MP standard lens, and 12MP telephoto lens 12MP wide-angle lens, 12MP standard lens, and 12MP telephoto lens 12-megapixel wide-angle lens and 12-megapixel standard lens 12-megapixel wide-angle lens and 12-megapixel standard lens
Camera (front) 12-megapixel TrueDepth camera 12-megapixel TrueDepth camera 12-megapixel TrueDepth camera 12-megapixel TrueDepth camera
LiDAR scanner Yes Yes No No
Weight 226 grams 187g 162g 133g
Dimensions 160.8x78.1x7.4mm 146.7x71.5x7.4mm 146.7x71.5x7.4mm 131.5x64.2x7.4mm
Storage 512GB, 256GB, and 128GB 512GB, 256GB, and 128GB 256GB, 128GB, and 64GB 256GB, 128GB, and 64GB
Colors Silver, Graphite, Gold, and Pacific Blue Silver, Graphite, Gold, and Pacific Blue White, Black, Blue, Green, and (PRODUCT)RED White, Black, Blue, Green, and (PRODUCT)RED

Design

iPhone 12 Pro

Apple iPhone 12 Pro: matte back, stainless-steel casing

The Apple iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max have glossy, stainless-steel sides. The back of the device is made of glass, so you can wirelessly charge it with a MagSafe charger. Thanks to the matte texture, you won't have fingerprints on the back of your device.

iPhone 12

Apple iPhone 12: glossy back, aluminum casing

The edges of the Apple iPhone 12 and Apple iPhone 12 Mini have a flat finish. The back is made of glass, so you can charge the device wirelessly. You can do that with a MagSafe charger, thanks to the built-in magnets. The glossy back does show finger prints, but you can solve that with a case, for example. Different to the 12 Pro model, the sides of this device are made of aluminum.

Screen

Screen iPhone 12 Pro

Apple iPhone 12 Pro: 6.1 inches of 6.7 inches

The Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max has the largest iPhone screen up to this point. On the 6.7-inch screen, you have enough space to immerse yourself in games, series, and movies. Thank to True Tone, you can also do that outside, because the screen adjusts its brightness to the ambient light. Apple iPhone 12 Pro has a 6.1-inch screen size. Both screen has Ceramic Shield. This means that the glass is 4 times better protected from fall damage.

Screen iPhone 12

Apple iPhone 12: 6.1 inches or 5.4 inches

For the first time, the starter model of a new iPhone series has the same screen quality as the more expensive Pro models. The Apple iPhone 12 and Apple iPhone 12 Mini have a Super Retina XDR screen. The technology in the screen is also the same. True Tone makes sure you have the right colors in any ambient light. Thanks to Ceramic Shield, your screen is 4 times better protected from fall damage than earlier models. The Apple iPhone 12 has a 6.1-inch screen size. The iPhone 12 Mini is the smaller brother with a 5.4-inch screen.

Camera

Cameras iPhone 12 Pro

Apple iPhone 12 Pro: 3 cameras and a LiDAR scanner

The LiDAR scanner of the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max is a sensor the accurately measure distance and depth. That's useful if you work with 3D models and when you play Augmented Reality games. This sensor also helps with taking well-lit photos in little ambient light, just like the night mode of an improved wide-angle lens. Different from the iPhone 12, this device has a third camera. That's the telephoto lens. You can use it to zoom in optically up to 2.5 times with your Pro Max model, while your photos don't become blurry. Just as the iPhone 12, you can record in Dolby Vision with the iPhone 12 Pro.

Cameras iPhone 12

Apple iPhone 12: 2 cameras

The Apple iPhone 12 and Apple iPhone 12 Mini have a 12-megapixel wide-angle lens and a 12-megapixel ultra wide-angle lens. With this last one, your camera can fit more of an image into a single picture. That way, you can easily take photos of large groups of people or tall buildings. All cameras have a night mode, and the wide-angle lens catches 27% more light than before. That way, you can also take nice photos with little ambient light, even with the selfie camera. You can also record in Dolby Vision with the iPhone 12.

Versions

Colors iPhone 12 Pro

Apple iPhone 12 Pro: 4 colors

The Apple iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max come in 4 different colors. The new color that was announced is Pacific Blue. In terms of storage capacity, your options start at 128GB. This is enough for all your apps and the occasional photo or video. Do you need more space, because you want to download movies, for example? Choose for 256GB or 512GB storage. with the iPhone 12 Pro, you can also use 5G internet.

Colors iPhone 12

Apple iPhone 12: 5 colors

With the Apple iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Mini, you can use 5G internet. This way, you have a more stable connection when you game and you can send files faster. In terms of colors, you have more options than with the Pro models. These iPhone models come in 5 different colors. These are white, black, green, blue, and (PRODUCT)RED. You can choose between a storage capacity of 64GB, 128GB, and 256GB. For regular use and if you take photos or record often, 128GB is a good choice.

Conclusion

These iPhone models have a lot in common. They all have an OLED screen, the fast A14 Bionic Chip, and they support 5G internet. Do you want a small iPhone that you can control with 1 hand and which fits in your pocket? In that case, the small 5.4-inch size of the iPhone 12 Mini might be something for you. Do you want to get the most from the cameras of your device and do you want to have a LiDAR scanner? Then you can choose between the refurbished iPhone 12 Pro or Pro Max.

Lucinda
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