Apple iPhone 12 (256GB) vs Apple iPhone 15
Quick Comparison
Apple iPhone 15 has better RAM than Apple iPhone 12 (256GB). In terms of display resolution, Apple iPhone 15 has better resolution of 2556 x 1179 than Apple iPhone 12 (256GB) which has resolution of 2532 x 1170. Apple iPhone 12 (256GB) has more internal memory than Apple iPhone 15
| Name | Apple iPhone 12 (256GB) | Apple iPhone 15 |
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.1 in | 6.1 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Camera | 12 MP + 12 MP Dual | 48 MP + 12 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 40999 | Rs. 57499 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is October 13, 2020. The cost of Apple iPhone 12 (256GB) is Rs. 40999. The launch Date of the second phone is September 12, 2023. The cost of Apple iPhone 15 is Rs. 57499.
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 12 (256GB) has OLED Screen type where as Apple iPhone 15 has Screen type. Both have same 460 PPI. Both phones have same aspect ratio of 19.5:9.
Memory comparison
Apple iPhone 15's larger 6 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Apple iPhone 12 (256GB)'s lower 4 GB RAM. Apple iPhone 12 (256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Apple iPhone 15 (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 15's 48 MP + 12 MP Dual Rear Camera outshines Apple iPhone 12 (256GB)'s 12 MP + 12 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 12 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has iOS Operating System but the first one runs on version v14 and the second one on v17 version.
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| Name | Apple iPhone 12 (256GB) | Apple iPhone 15 |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | iPhone 12 | iPhone 15 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano + eSim | Nano-SIM and eSIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | October 13, 2020 | September 12, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 71.5 x 146.7 x 7.4 mm | 71.6 x 147.6 x 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 162 g | 171 g |
| Colors | Black, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color OLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color Super Retina XDR OLED (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.1 inches, 1170 x 2532 pixels | 6.1 inches, 1179 x 2556 pixels, 60 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 460 PPI | ~ 460 PPI |
| Glass Type | Ceramic Shield front, Colour-infused glass back | |
| Features | Super Retina XDR, HDR10, True Tone, Wide Colour | Haptic Touch, 1,000 nits max brightness (typical), 1,600 nits peak brightness (HDR), 2,000 nits peak brightness (outdoor), True Tone display, 20,00,000:1 contrast ratio (typical),HDR display, HDR with Dolby Vision |
| Notch | Yes, Large Notch | Yes, Dynamic Island |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n66, n70, n77, n78, n79 | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi‑Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0 | Yes, v5.3 |
| USB | Yes, Lightning Cable | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | yes with A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou | yes with A-GPS, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | No | No |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Proximity, Ambient Light Sensor, Face ID, Barometer, Three‑axis gyro, Accelerometer, | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, TrueDepth |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Lightning | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Ultra Wideband Chip, Voice Isolation, Satellite Services , Road Side Assistance, Emergency SOS, Crash Detection footnote, Spatial Audio playback, Supports Dolby Atmos, Aluminium design,, Wide Spectrum microphone modes | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 12 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide) 12 MP ƒ/1.6 (Wide Angle) | 48 MP ƒ/1.6 (Main) 12 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus | Super-high-resolution photos, (24MP and 48MP), Next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control, 4x optical zoom range, Night mode, Stereo recording, Audio zoom, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 5, Photo geotagging, Burst mode, Photographic Styles, 12MP 2x Telephoto (enabled by quad-pixel sensor) |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 24/30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 4K @ 24/25/30/60 fps UHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 12 MP ƒ/2.2 Retina Flash | 12 MP ƒ/1.9 Retina Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | iOS v14 | iOS v17 |
| Chipset | Apple Bionic A14 | Apple Bionic A16 |
| CPU | 3.1 GHz, Hexa Core Processor | 3.46 GHz, Hexa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x3.1 GHz Firestorm + 4x1.8 GHz Icestorm | 2x3.46 GHz Everest & 4x2.02 GHz Sawtooth |
| GPU | Apple GPU | Apple GPU |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | AAC‑LC, HE‑AAC, HE‑AAC v2, Protected AAC, MP3, Linear PCM | AAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby Atmos |
| Video | HEVC, H.264, MPEG‑4 Part 2 and Motion JPEG | HEVC, H.264 and ProRes, HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10 and HLG |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | Li-ion Battery | 3349 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes, 15W MagSafe Charging |
| Music Playback Time | 65 hours | 80 hours |