Apple iPhone 12 (256GB) vs Apple iPhone 17


Quick Comparison


Apple iPhone 17 has better RAM than Apple iPhone 12 (256GB). In terms of display resolution, Apple iPhone 17 has better resolution of 2600 x 1200 than Apple iPhone 12 (256GB) which has resolution of 2532 x 1170. Apple iPhone 12 (256GB) has more internal memory than Apple iPhone 17

NameApple iPhone 12 (256GB)Apple iPhone 17
RAM4 GB12 GB
Display6.1 in6.3 in
Internal Memory256 GB128 GB
Camera12 MP + 12 MP Dual50 MP + 12 MP Dual
PriceRs. 54899Rs. 89990

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Detailed Comparison


Price And Launch

The launch Date of the first phone is October 13, 2020. The cost of Apple iPhone 12 (256GB) is Rs. 54899. The launch Date of the second phone is expected to be September, 2025 (Expected). The cost of Apple iPhone 17 is Rs. 89990.

Display comparison

Apple iPhone 12 (256GB) has screen size of 6.1 inches which falls short to Apple iPhone 17's 6.3 inch screen. Both the phones have OLED Screen Type. Apple iPhone 12 (256GB) has display density of 460 PPI & Apple iPhone 17 has only 441 PPI display density. Apple iPhone 12 (256GB) has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as Apple iPhone 17 has 20:9 aspect ratio.

Memory comparison

Apple iPhone 17's larger 12 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 17 (128 GB).

Camera comparison

Apple iPhone 17's 50 MP + 12 MP Dual Rear Camera outclasses Apple iPhone 12 (256GB)'s 12 MP + 12 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Apple iPhone 17 will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 24 MP Front Camera in comparison to Apple iPhone 12 (256GB)'s 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 v19 version.

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Full Comparison


NameApple iPhone 12 (256GB)Apple iPhone 17
General
ModeliPhone 12iPhone 17
Sim TypeDual Sim, GSM+GSMDual Sim, GSM+GSM
Dual SimYesYes
Sim SizeNano + eSimNano + eSIM
Device TypeSmartphoneSmartphone
Release DateOctober 13, 2020September, 2025 (Expected)
Design
Dimensions71.5 x 146.7 x 7.4 mm
Weight162 g
Display
TypeColor OLED Screen (16M Colors)Color OLED Screen (1B Colors)
TouchYesYes
Size6.1 inches, 1170 x 2532 pixels6.3 inches, 1200 x 2600 pixels, 120 Hz
Aspect Ratio19.5:920:9
PPI~ 460 PPI~ 441 PPI
FeaturesSuper Retina XDR, HDR10, True Tone, Wide ColourSuper Retina XDR Display, HDR Display, True Tone, Wide Color (P3), Haptic Touch, 2000 Nits Max Brightness (HDR), Support for Display of Multiple Languages and Characters Simultaneously
NotchYes, Large NotchYes, Small Notch
Memory
RAM4 GB12 GB
Storage256 GB128 GB
Card SlotNoNo
Connectivity
GPRSYesYes
EDGEYesYes
3GYesYes
4GYesYes
5GYesYes
5G Bands5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n66, n70, n77, n78, n79)
VoLTEYesYes
WifiYes, with wifi-hotspotYes, with wifi-hotspot
Wifi VersionWi-Fi 8
BluetoothYes, v5.0Yes, v5.5, A2DP, LE
USBYes, Lightning CableYes, USB-C
USB FeaturesUSB on-the-go, USB ChargingUSB on-the-go, USB Charging
Extra
GPSyes with A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDouyes with A-GPS, Glonass
Fingerprint SensorNoNo
Face UnlockYesYes
SensorsProximity, Ambient Light Sensor, Face ID, Barometer, Three‑axis gyro, Accelerometer,Barometer, Three‑axis Gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor
3.5mm Headphone JackLightning
NFCYesYes
Water ResistanceYes, 6 m upto 30 minYes, 6 m upto 30 min
IP RatingIP68
Dust ResistantYesYes
Extra FeaturesSatellite Connectivity, Crash Detection
Camera
Rear Camera12 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide)
12 MP ƒ/1.6 (Wide Angle)
50 MP ƒ/1.5 (Main)
12 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide)
Auto FocusYesYes
FeaturesDigital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focusPanorama, Night Mode, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 4, Photographic Styles, Burst Mode, Photo Geotagging
Video Recording4K @ 24/30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD4K @ 24/25/30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 25/30/60 fps FHD
FlashYes, LEDYes, Dual LED
Front Camera12 MP ƒ/2.2
Retina Flash
24 MP ƒ/1.9 (Depth Sensor)
TrueDepth
Retina Flash
Front Video Recording1080p @ 30 fps FHD4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD
Technical
OSiOS v14iOS v19
ChipsetApple Bionic A14Apple Bionic A19
CPU3.1 GHz, Hexa Core ProcessorOcta Core Processor
Core Details2x3.1 GHz Firestorm + 4x1.8 GHz Icestorm
GPUApple GPUApple 4 Core GPU
JavaNoNo
BrowserYesYes
Multimedia
EmailYesYes
MusicAAC‑LC, HE‑AAC, HE‑AAC v2, Protected AAC, MP3, Linear PCMAAC‑LC, HE‑AAC, HE‑AAC v2, Protected AAC, MP3, Linear PCM, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital (AC‑3), Dolby Digital Plus (E‑AC‑3), Dolby Atmos and Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX and AAX+)
VideoHEVC, H.264, MPEG‑4 Part 2 and Motion JPEGHEVC, H.264, MPEG‑4 Part 2 and Motion JPEG, HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10 and HLG
FM RadioNoNo
Document ReaderYesYes
Battery
TypeNon-Removable BatteryNon-Removable Battery
SizeLi-ion Battery4190 mAh, Li-ion Battery
Fast ChargingYesYes
Wireless ChargingYesYes, 45W MagSafe
Music Playback Time65 hours100 hours

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