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Apple iPhone 12 256GB RED

9,2/10 (564 reviews)
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Product information

Key specs

Size mobile phone
Average
Camera quality
Very good
Speed class
Standard
Screen quality
Very good
Total storage capacity
256 GB
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Pros and cons

According to our mobile phone expert
  • This iPhone is suitable for the new, fast 5G network.
  • You can watch movies and series in high quality on the sharp OLED screen.
  • This iPhone is smaller than the iPhone Xr / 11, and you can operate it with one hand just like the iPhone 7 / 8 / 11 Pro / 12 Pro.
  • With a refresh rate of 60 times per second, the screen is less smooth than that of comparable smartphones.
  • An adapter and earbuds aren't included by default and have to be purchased separately.
  • The device doesn't have a 3.5mm connector to connect headphones or earbuds.
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Description

With the Apple iPhone 12 256GB RED, you can use the 5G network and you'll have a stable internet connection in crowded places. With 256GB of storage, you have more than enough space for all your photos, videos, and apps. The black tones on this 6.1-inch screen are really black, thanks to the OLED technology. The back of the device is made of glass, so it's suitable for wireless charging. The aluminum sides have the angular design that we know from the iPad Pro. On the back of the device, you'll find a wide-angle lens and an ultra wide-angle lens. With that second camera, you can capture wide landscapes or large buildings. You can also do that in the evening in low light, thanks to Night mode. Thanks to the A14 Bionic chip and 4GB RAM, this device is a bit faster than its predecessors.

Note: an adapter and earbuds aren't included by default. Use your current accessories or purchase them separately.

With the Apple iPhone 12 256GB RED, you can use the 5G network and you'll have a stable internet connection in crowded places. With 256GB of storage, you have more than enough space for all your photos, videos, and apps. The black tones on this 6.1-inch screen are really black, thanks to the OLED technology. The back of the device is made of glass, so it's suitable for wireless charging. The aluminum sides have the angular design that we know from the iPad Pro. On the back of the device, you'll find a wide-angle lens and an ultra wide-angle lens. With that second camera, you can capture wide landscapes or large buildings. You can also do that in the evening in low light, thanks to Night mode. Thanks to the A14 Bionic chip and 4GB RAM, this device is a bit faster than its predecessors.

Note: an adapter and earbuds aren't included by default. Use your current accessories or purchase them separately.

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Included by default

  • Manual (53.68 KB)
  • Lightning to USB-C cable
  • SIM card pin

Included by default

  • Manual (53.68 KB)
  • Lightning to USB-C cable
  • SIM card pin

Key specs

Size mobile phone
Average
Camera quality
Very good
Speed class
Standard
Screen quality
Very good
Total storage capacity
256 GB
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Reviews

564 reviews
9,2/10 (564 reviews)

Rating

425 reviews with 5 stars

126 reviews with 4 stars

10 reviews with 3 stars

2 reviews with 2 stars

1 reviews with 1 star

Rating per section

Picture quality
9,0
Battery life
7,3
Speed
8,7
Screen quality
9,0
Price-quality ratio
7,3

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Most helpful reviews

Our expert review

Beautiful screen and detailed pictures in the dark

  • OLED screen with bright colors
  • Detailed photos in the dark
  • Fast fingerprints on the back
  • Lucinda. apple specialist.
  • 12 January 2021
  • Automatically translated from Dutch
9,0/10

Fast phone with moderate battery life.

  • good camera
  • Very good night photos
  • No fast 20W USB-C charger included
  • Sebastiaan
  • 1 November 2020
  • Automatically translated from Dutch
8,7/10

Top

  • The camera takes beautiful and sharp photos
  • The battery lasts a long time (so far)
  • The battery condition can deteriorate quickly. But this is common knowledge among Apple iPhones
  • Rabina hunnoman
  • 17 May 2021
  • Automatically translated from Dutch
10/10

TOP mobile phone: holding it + using it. (straight edge)

  • Edge of the mobile phone
  • Nice to use
  • Marie
  • 12 November 2020
  • Automatically translated from Dutch
9,3/10

Great phone and a welcome improvement for me.

  • Speed
  • Camera and quality photos
  • No charger
  • R.a. oosthoek
  • 29 October 2020
  • Automatically translated from Dutch
9,7/10

Beautiful phone with many features.

  • Particularly fast and economical
  • Beautiful design
  • USB-C on the charging cable (I don't have a USB-C block)
  • Oscar
  • 25 October 2020
  • Automatically translated from Dutch
9,3/10

Another top phone from Apple!

  • Nice clear screen
  • Slightly larger screen than the 11
  • Battery life is less than on the 11
  • Viola steijaert-buijck
  • 25 June 2021
  • Automatically translated from Dutch
9,7/10

The next generation iPhone? Yes!

  • Nice finish, better design without round edge!
  • Color is fantastic!
  • Battery is good but could last longer.
  • Bas van ruitenbeek
  • 23 October 2020
  • Automatically translated from Dutch
9,7/10

A beautiful and fast phone that lives up to Apple.

  • Fast
  • Nice
  • No Touch ID
  • Sem pas
  • 7 June 2021
  • Automatically translated from Dutch
9,0/10

TOP

  • Peter ceulemans
  • 15 November 2020
  • Automatically translated from Dutch
Our expert review

Beautiful screen and detailed pictures in the dark

  • OLED screen with bright colors
  • Detailed photos in the dark
  • Nice design with flattened sides
  • Fast fingerprints on the back

With the Apple iPhone 12 I take detailed photos during a walk in the dark. On the 6.1 inch OLED screen I watch series and movies in vivid colors. Due to the glossy back, fingerprints are quickly visible.

User comfort
Due to the larger 6.1-inch screen, the housing is slightly larger than I am used to with my 11 Pro. I find it difficult to operate the larger format with one hand with my relatively small hands. The flat sides mean that I have to find the right grip. After a week I'm used to the size and new design, but I prefer a smaller iPhone with rounded sides.

Clear OLED screen
I enjoy watching series and movies on the 6.1-inch OLED screen. The quality of the screen has improved considerably compared to its predecessor. I can see that clearly when I place the iPhone 12 next to my partner's iPhone 11 (with LCD screen). The colors on the iPhone 12's screen are more vibrant and blacks are much more intense. You notice this because the black notch at the top of the screen is almost invisible against the black background of the screen.

Sharp photos in the dark
The Apple iPhone 12 has an improved wide-angle lens that makes photos in the dark more beautiful. I tested that by taking exactly the same photo with the camera of my iPhone 11 Pro. What is striking is that the photo with iPhone 12 is slightly sharper. In addition, the iPhone 12's camera copes better in the dark with backlight from, for example, street lamps. I also think the ultra-wide-angle lens is a nice addition. I often use it when I walk through the city and want to take expansive photos of a building or the streetscape. I do miss a telephoto lens on this device to zoom in further without loss of quality.

No charger and earplugs
I can't find any earplugs or a charger for the socket in the packaging. That is not a problem in my case. I have plenty of chargers at home and I use wireless earbuds that I easily connect to my iPhone 12. I can imagine that it is annoying for new iPhone users if you do not get all the accessories in the box.

  • Lucinda. apple specialist.
  • 12 January 2021
  • Automatically translated from Dutch
9,0/10

Fast phone with moderate battery life.

  • good camera
  • Very good night photos
  • Fast
  • No fast 20W USB-C charger included

Fast phone with the looks of the iPhone 4&5 era. Finally also support for 5G, although this does not work if 2 SIM cards are active. Fits comfortably in the hand and is relatively light for a high-end phone. Charging the battery has to be done with a separately ordered 20W USB-C charger, but I use an 18-watt USB-PD charger from the Pixel 3a for this. Charging is still much slower than my previous Android phone that could charge with 33W. At the end of the evening, the battery is empty with moderate use (maximum 5 hours of screen time).
Photos look good and even evening photos are very useful.

  • Sebastiaan
  • 1 November 2020
  • Automatically translated from Dutch
8,7/10

Top

  • The camera takes beautiful and sharp photos
  • The battery lasts a long time (so far)
  • The device works very fast
  • The battery condition can deteriorate quickly. But this is common knowledge among Apple iPhones

So far I really like the product. It is easy to use, has a large screen, takes nice pictures and the screen resolution is very clear. The other additional specifications are also a plus! The price-quality ratio at CoolBlue is also really great! You get this device for 128 GB for about € 849. The same device, but in 64 GB, is also € 849 with the Amac. So choose wisely!

However, there are also a number of drawbacks. First of all, you have to pay a lot for such a device, especially if you are a student like me. My laptop recently broke down too, so you can imagine it's a very expensive joke. Especially in this corona period, which means I can work less. In addition, you will need to purchase a fast charger for this phone, just like 8-pin earphones, AirPods, or Bluetooth headphones, as there is no jack plug/input (as on the iPhone 6S). You should of course (financially) take this into account, especially if you upgrade from an older iPhone to this device.

  • Rabina hunnoman
  • 17 May 2021
  • Automatically translated from Dutch
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Specifications

Product

Product number
871102
Manufacturer code
MGJJ3ZD/A
Brand
Apple
Warranty
2 years
Processing of your defect
Via Coolblue
Old product returned for free
Yes

General

Mobile phone type
Smartphone
Recommended for use
Internet, social media, and light games, Making photos and videos, Watching movies and series
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) category
C
Bundle contains
No accessories

Update policy

Year introduced
2020
Introduction month
November
Operating system
iOS
iOS version when introduced
iOS 14
Update to iOS version possible
iOS 17
Latest iOS version
Yes
Expected number of remaining iOS updates
2
Assessment remaining iOS updates
Standard
Expected frequency security updates
Each quarter
Expected date of last security update
September 2026
Assessment remaining security updates
Excellent
Review update policy
Very good

Physical properties

Size mobile phone
Average
Height
14,67 cm
Width
7,15 cm
Depth
0,74 cm
Weight
162 g
Color
Red
Water-resistant
Yes
IP certification
IP68
Shockproof
Yes
Sound reproduction
Stereo
MagSafe magnet
Yes

Processor and memory

Speed class
Standard
Processor
A14 Bionic Chip
Total storage capacity
256 GB
Internal RAM
4 GB
Memory card reader
No

SIM card

SIM free
Yes
SIM card slot type
Nano SIM
Dual SIM
Yes
Content SIM tray
1 SIM card slot and a slot for a digital SIM card (eSIM)

Rear cameras

Camera quality
Very good
Number of rear camera lenses
2
Built-in camera
Yes
Total number of megapixels
12 MP
Autofocus
Yes
Type of autofocus
Contrast detection
Video function
Yes
Video Recording quality
4K @ 60 FPS
Rear flash
Yes
Lens type
Standard
Image stabilization type
Optical Image Stabilization
Aperture
1,6
Flash type
Quad LED with True Tone
HDR support camera
Yes
Type of image sensor
1/2.55"
Second rear camera
Yes
Rear camera 2 lens type
Wide-angle
Number of megapixels second rear camera
12 MP
Fixed aperture second rear camera
2,4
Type of image stabilization second rear camera
Optical Image Stabilization
Autofocus second rear camera
Yes
Type of autofocus second rear camera
Contrast detection
Optical zoom function second rear camera
No
Third rear camera
No
Fourth rear camera
No
Fifth camera on the back
No

Front cameras

Front Camera
Yes
Front camera type
Notch in screen
Number of megapixels front camera
12 MP
Fixed aperture front camera
2,2
Type of image stabilization front camera
Optical Image Stabilization
Front flash
No
Second front camera
No

Screen

Screen size
6,1 inches
Screen-to-body ratio
90,14 %
Screen quality
Very good
Foldable
No
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Resolution height
2532 pixels
Resolution width
1170 pixels
Pixel density
460 ppi
Notification LED
No
Touchscreen
Yes
Sharpness
Super Retina XDR
Screen type
OLED
Scratch resistant
Yes
Gorilla Glass
No
HDR support
Yes
Type of HDR
Dolby Vision, HDR10

Battery

Number of hours of video playback
17 hours
Battery/battery capacity
2775 mAh
Quick charge functionality
Yes
Fast charge type
Power Delivery 2.0
Battery charged after 30 minutes
Between 41 and 50%
Charging speed
Medium
Power wired fast charging
20 W
Wireless charging
Yes
Power wireless fast charging
15 W
Charge other devices wirelessly
No
Replaceable battery
No

Connectivity

Options internet connection
4G and 5G
Built-in WiFi
Yes
WiFi standards
Wireless A, Wireless AC, Wireless AX, Wireless B, Wireless G, Wireless N
Bluetooth
Yes
Bluetooth version
5.0
NFC
Yes
Headphone jack
No
USB port
No
Lightning connector
Yes
Suitable for Samsung DeX
No

Sensors

Home button
No
Fingerprint identity sensor
No
Facial recognition
Yes
Accelerometer
Yes
Light sensor
Yes
Compass
Yes
Pedometer
Yes
GPS sensor
Yes

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