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
| Name | Apple iPhone 12 (256GB) | Apple iPhone 17 |
| RAM | 4 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.1 in | 6.3 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Camera | 12 MP + 12 MP Dual | 50 MP + 12 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 54899 | Rs. 89990 |
Related Products
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.
Related Comparisons
Full Comparison
| Name | Apple iPhone 12 (256GB) | Apple iPhone 17 |
| General | ||
| Model | iPhone 12 | iPhone 17 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano + eSim | Nano + eSIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | October 13, 2020 | September, 2025 (Expected) |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 71.5 x 146.7 x 7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 162 g | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color OLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color OLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.1 inches, 1170 x 2532 pixels | 6.3 inches, 1200 x 2600 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 460 PPI | ~ 441 PPI |
| Features | Super Retina XDR, HDR10, True Tone, Wide Colour | Super 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 |
| Notch | Yes, Large Notch | Yes, Small Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 12 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 | 5G NR (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 8 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0 | Yes, v5.5, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, Lightning Cable | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | yes with A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou | yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| Fingerprint Sensor | No | No |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Proximity, Ambient Light Sensor, Face ID, Barometer, Three‑axis gyro, Accelerometer, | Barometer, Three‑axis Gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Lightning | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP68 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Satellite Connectivity, Crash Detection | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 12 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) |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes, Phase Detection Autofocus | Yes, Phase Detection autofocus |
| Features | Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus | Panorama, Night Mode, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 4, Photographic Styles, Burst Mode, Photo Geotagging |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 24/30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 4K @ 24/25/30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 25/30/60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 12 MP ƒ/2.2 Retina Flash | 24 MP ƒ/1.9 (Depth Sensor) TrueDepth Retina Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | iOS v14 | iOS v19 |
| Chipset | Apple Bionic A14 | Apple Bionic A19 |
| CPU | 3.1 GHz, Hexa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x3.1 GHz Firestorm + 4x1.8 GHz Icestorm | |
| GPU | Apple GPU | Apple 4 Core GPU |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | AAC‑LC, HE‑AAC, HE‑AAC v2, Protected AAC, MP3, Linear PCM | AAC‑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+) |
| Video | HEVC, H.264, MPEG‑4 Part 2 and Motion JPEG | HEVC, H.264, MPEG‑4 Part 2 and Motion JPEG, 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 | 4190 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes, 45W MagSafe |
| Music Playback Time | 65 hours | 100 hours |