Apple iPhone 12

What the critics say (scores are out of 100)

100	What Hi-Fi? The iPhone 12 delivers impressive picture and sound quality in a premium smartphone package Read full review
100	The Indian Express | Anuj Bhatia If you are looking to upgrade your existing phone for a new smartphone, I won't stop you from buying the iPhone 12. Read full review
100	The Guardian | Samuel Gibbs It is expensive but the iPhone 12 feels fresh and ready to last the next five years. It is the best iPhone since the iPhone X. Read full review
100	Stuff | Matt Tate Better design, a better display and all the power you'll ever need make the iPhone 12 a marked improvement over the already great 11 - but don't buy it for 5G Read full review
95	Neowin | Rajesh Pandey if you are frustrated with all the Android flagships out there for some reason or another, the iPhone 12 is the one to go for. Read full review
94	ZDNet | Matthew Miller If you are an Android user who was unhappy with the iOS of the past, you may be very comfortable with an iPhone 12 running iOS 14. Read full review
91	Engadget | Chris Velazco This year's iPhone 12 is a huge leap by almost every measure from the iPhone 11. And better still, the gap between the 12 and the Apple's Pro iPhones has closed dramatically. Read full review
90	BGR | Christian de Looper The iPhone 12 is a definite improvement over the iPhone 11. The new design gives the device a more modern look, and additions like MagSafe and 5G are helpful, helping future-proof the phone. That's not to mention the new camera, which meaningfully improves mobile photography in most shooting situations. Read full review
90	Mashable India | Shomik Sen Bhattacharjee Considering how close the iPhone 12 comes to the 12 Pro in design, speed and camera performance while costing less, we'd recommend this as the best choice for most iPhone buyers right now. Read full review
90	Gadgets Now | Aabhas Sharma If you are looking to upgrade from aniPHone older than XR or even XR, then there is a no-brainer as you will feel a world of a difference. Read full review
90	NDTV Gadgets | Jamshed Avari If you're currently using an iPhone 11 or iPhone XR, chances are you won't gain much by upgrading at the moment. Read full review
90	Recombu | Max Parker The iPhone 12 is great, and a worthy upgrade if you're hanging on to an older model or you simply must have the latest iPhone. It has a great screen, all-day battery and a design that puts pretty much everything else to shame. Read full review
90	Trusted Reviews | Max Parker The iPhone 12 truly is a notable jump for Apple's mainline phone and it now feels almost as Pro as the actual Pro model. Read full review
90	pocketnow | Prakhar Khanna In a world of 6.7-inch+ Android smartphones, the iPhone 12 is a breath of fresh air. Read full review
90	phoneArena | Preslav Kateliev The regular 12 just covers everything you might need, minus the 2x telephoto lens. And that's it… Read full review
90	PCWorld | Michael Simon The iPhone 12 isn't just the right iPhone for most people, it's one of the best smartphones ever made. Read full review
90	Mobile Syrup | Patrick O'Rourke iPhone 12 is one of the most solid smartphone packages the tech giant has released in years. Read full review
90	Digital Trends | Andrew Martonik Those who have an iPhone already and are eyeballing an upgrade to the latest phones should start with the iPhone 12 as their default choice. Read full review
90	AVForums | David Phelan Overall, I think this is the biggest upgrade Apple yet in an iPhone, and puts the iPhone 12 among the leading-edge smartphones. Read full review
90	Android Central | Harish Jonnalagadda ... if you want the best performance, the iPhone 12 is the phone to get. Read full review
90	The Verge | Dieter Bohn The iPhone 12 is going to be the default choice for a lot of people buying an iPhone over the next year, and it's frankly fortunate that the default iPhone is so good. I think most people should get this instead of the iPhone 12 Pro. But I also think if you have an iPhone that's working for you just fine, there's not a must-have gotta-get-it feature here to compel you to upgrade. Read full review
88	NotebookCheck | Florian Schmitt The iPhone 12 is another high-quality smartphone with a lot of power and a great case. Read full review
86	Pickr | Leigh Stark if you don't see yourself needing to get close in photos, and want to save a few hundred bucks on a new iPhone, the iPhone 12 is enough of the iPhone 12 Pro to warrant a happier wallet overall. You'll still need to charge it a little more than you might be used to, but it's a solid phone choice overall. Recommended. Read full review
85	India Today | Javed Anwer I have no doubt that the iPhone 12 is a excellent phone. Read full review
80	PC Mag | Sascha Segan The iPhone 12 series brings top-notch design, world-class connectivity, and an improved Night-mode camera to the nation's most popular phone. Read full review
80	Gadget Speak | Paul Smart For me – as only an occasional Apple tester – I could not see that many differences from the iPhone 11. Read full review
80	Gizmodo UK | Caitlin McGarry If you're upgrading from an older iPhone, the camera quality and performance will blow you away. More importantly, the iPhone 12 is a truly great iPhone that will continue to be good for years to come. Read full review
80	Tom's Guide | Adam Ismail The iPhone 12 sports a gorgeous new design, full 5G support, great cameras and even better performance. However, the lack of a charger in box and limited base storage are drawbacks, especially with the iPhone 13's arrival. Read full review
80	news.com.au | Elly Awesome The new iPhone 12 purple smartphone looks great but it's a super handy feature that makes it enough of a reason to upgrade. Read full review
80	The Economic Times | Aabhas Sharma Don't be surprised if the iPhone 12 is the highest-selling phone in the world in 2021, because it is really that good. Read full review
80	TechRadar | Gareth Beavis The iPhone 12 mini is cheaper, but if you want more screen real estate to see more of the action on your display, this is the model to go for. Read full review
80	AnandTech | Andrei Frumusanu The iPhone 12 is in my opinion Apple's best iPhone in a very long time. Read full review
80	IT PRO | Bobby Hellard The iPhone 12 has superb performance thanks to its A14 Bionic chip, arguably the best around...It's almost a perfect mix of cutting edge and comforting nostalgia. Read full review
80	Android Authority | David Imel Personally, I would pick up the iPhone 12 Pro over the iPhone 12, mostly due to the extra 2GB of RAM and better build quality. Read full review
80	91mobiles | Sanket Vijayasarathy iPhone 12 is the best iPhone for most people. Read full review
80	T3 | Matthew Bolton The iPhone 12 is the iPhone most people should get in 2020 Read full review
80	Pocket-lint | Stuart Miles For that group of people who want a new iPhone, but just can't justify the price of the iPhone 12 Pro range, this is a great choice without having to feel like you are settling for second best. Read full review
80	GadgetMatch | Michael Josh Villanueva Unless you need more storage, more RAM, and a telephoto camera, I recommend saving your money and getting the iPhone 12 over the iPhone 12 Pro. Read full review
80	Expert Reviews | Jonathan Bray It may not be the pinnacle of what Apple offers – but it is better than the iPhone 11 Read full review
80	inews.co.uk | Rhiannon Williams The iPhone 12 is a great all-rounder handset that has the majority of the features you'd either want or expect to see in a phone of its price bracket, complete with a more capable camera, decent battery life and a refreshed design. Read full review
70	Wired | Lauren Goode Get the iPhone 12 if you're long overdue for a fast phone with a great camera and you prefer iOS and living in Apple's ecosystem. Read full review

Compare Apple iPhone 12 specs side-by-side with other phones COMPARE SPECS

Dimensions & Form	Form factor: Touchscreen bar Dimensions 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.4 mm (5.78 x 2.81 x 0.29 in) Weight: 162 g (5.71 oz)
Screen	Size: 6.1 inches diagonal Resolution: 2532 x 1170 pixels Screen Density: 457 ppi Screen-to-Body Ratio: 87.1 % Display Type: Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, 625 nits (typ), 1200 nits (peak)
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Performance	Chipset: Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm) CPU: Hexa-core (2x3.1 GHz Firestorm + 4x1.8 GHz Icestorm) GPU: Apple GPU (4-core graphics) RAM: 4GB
Camera	Main Camera: 12 megapixels (wide) + 12 megapixels (ultrawide) with True Tone flash Secondary Camera: 12 megapixels
Storage	Built-in Storage: 64GB, 128GB, 256GB Expandable Storage: Not Available
Battery & Charging	Capacity: 2815 mAh Removable Battery: No Wireless Charging: Yes Quick Charge: Quick Charge
SIM standard	Dual SIM: Nano SIM + eSIM Compare SIM Only deals
Water & Dust Resistance	IP68 Rating: Protection from contact with harmful dust, and protection from immersion in water up to a depth of 30m for up to 30 minutes
Fingerprint Reader	None
References & More info	Official website GSMArena specs page