Apple iPhone 12 Pro (256GB) vs Apple iPhone 16 Pro
Quick Comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro has better RAM than Apple iPhone 12 Pro (256GB). In terms of display resolution, Apple iPhone 16 Pro has better resolution of 2622 x 1206 than Apple iPhone 12 Pro (256GB) which has resolution of 2532 x 1170. Apple iPhone 12 Pro (256GB) has more internal memory than Apple iPhone 16 Pro
| Name | Apple iPhone 12 Pro (256GB) | Apple iPhone 16 Pro |
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.1 in | 6.3 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Camera | 12 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple | 48 MP + 48 MP + 12 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 104900 | Rs. 119900 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is October 13, 2020. The cost of Apple iPhone 12 Pro (256GB) is Rs. 104900. The launch Date of the second phone is September 09, 2024. The cost of Apple iPhone 16 Pro is Rs. 119900.
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 12 Pro (256GB) has screen size of 6.1 inches which falls short to Apple iPhone 16 Pro's 6.3 inch screen. Both the phones have OLED Screen Type. Apple iPhone 12 Pro (256GB) has display density of 460 PPI & Apple iPhone 16 Pro has only 458 PPI display density.
Memory comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Apple iPhone 12 Pro (256GB)'s lower 6 GB RAM. Apple iPhone 12 Pro (256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Apple iPhone 16 Pro (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro's 48 MP + 48 MP + 12 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Apple iPhone 12 Pro (256GB)'s 12 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple 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 v14.0 and the second one on 18 version.
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| Name | Apple iPhone 12 Pro (256GB) | Apple iPhone 16 Pro |
| General | ||
| Model | iPhone 12 Pro | iPhone 16 Pro |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano + eSim | eSIM+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | October 13, 2020 | September 09, 2024 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 71.5 x 146.7 x 7.4 mm | 71.5 x 149.6 x 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 187 g | 199 g |
| Colors | Black Titanium, White Titanium, Natural Titanium, Desert Titanium | |
| 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, 1206 x 2622 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | |
| PPI | ~ 460 PPI | ~ 458 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.9% | |
| Glass Type | Ceramic Shield glass | |
| Features | HDR Display, True Tone, Haptic Touch, 20,00,000:1 Contrast Ratio | HDR10, Dolby Vision, Dynamic Island, Always-On display, ProMotion technology with Adaptive Refresh Rates up to 120Hz, HDR Display, True Tone, Wide colour (P3), Haptic Touch, 20,00,000:1 Contrast Ratio (typical), 1,000 nits Max Brightness (typical); 1,600 nits Peak Brightness (HDR); 2,000 nits Peak Brightness (outdoor); 1 nit Minimum Brightness |
| Notch | Yes, Large Notch | Yes, Dynamic Island |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 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 | FDD-5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n66, n70, n75, n76), TDD-5G NR (Bands n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n77, n78, n79) | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi‑Fi 7 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0 | Yes, v5.3 |
| USB | Yes, Lightning Cable | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | yes with A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou | with GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou and NavIC |
| Fingerprint Sensor | No | No |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Face ID, LiDAR Scanner, Barometer, Three‑axis gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min, IP68 | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min, IP68 |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Ai Mobile (Apple Intelligence), Camera Control Button, Grade 5 Titanium, Titanium Design, Latest-Generation Ceramic Shield Front, Textured Matt Glass Back, New 16‑core Neural Engine | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 12 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide) 12 MP ƒ/1.6 (Wide Angle) 12 MP ƒ/2 (Telephoto) | 48 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 24mm, 1/1.28", 1.22µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, Sensor-Shift OIS 12 MP ƒ/2.8 (Telephoto) 120mm, 1/3.06", 1.12µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, 3D Sensor‑Shift OIS, 5x Optical Zoom 48 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 13mm, 0.7µm, PDAF |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Panorama, Smart HDR 3 with Scene Detection, Deep Fusion, Auto Image Stabilisation, Burst Mode | 5x Optical Zoom In, 2x Optical Zoom Out; 10x Optical Zoom Range, Digital Zoom Up To 25x, Camera Control, Customisable Default Lens (Fusion), Sapphire Crystal Lens Cover, Adaptive True Tone Flash, Photonic Engine, Deep Fusion, Smart Hdr 5,next-generation Portraits With Focus And Depth Control, Portrait Lighting With Six Effects, Night Mode, Night Mode Portraits Enabled By Lidar Scanner, Panorama (Up To 63mp), Latest-generation Photographic Styles, Spatial Photos, 48mp Macro Photography,apple Proraw,wide Color Capture For Photos And Live Photos,lens Correction (Ultra Wide),advanced Red-eye Correction,auto Image Stabilisation,burst Mode,photo Geotagging,image Formats Captured: Heif, Jpeg And Dng |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 24/30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 4K @ 120 fps UHD, 1080p @ 120 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 12 MP ƒ/2.2 Retina Flash | 12 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) Retina Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 24/30/60 fps UHD | 4K @ 24 fps UHD, 1080p @ 25 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | iOS v14.0 | iOS v18 |
| Chipset | Apple Bionic A14 | Apple Bionic A18 Pro |
| CPU | 3.1 GHz, Hexa Core Processor | 4.05 GHz, Hexa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x3.1 GHz Firestorm + 4x1.8 GHz Icestorm | 2x4.05 GHz + 4x2.42 GHz |
| GPU | Apple GPU | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | AAC‑LC, HE‑AAC, HE‑AAC v2, Protected AAC, MP3, Linear PCM | AAC, APAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby Atmos, Spatial Audio Playback |
| Video | HEVC, H.264, MPEG‑4 Part 2 and Motion JPEG | HEVC, H.264, AV1 and ProRes, HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10+/HDR10 and HLG |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | Li-ion Battery | 3582 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes, 25W MagSafe Wireless Charging |
| Video Playback Time | 27 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 65 hours | 85 hours |