Apple iPhone 16 (256GB) vs Apple iPhone 12 (128GB)
Quick Comparison
Apple iPhone 16 (256GB) has better RAM than Apple iPhone 12 (128GB). In terms of display resolution, Apple iPhone 16 (256GB) has better resolution of 2556 x 1179 than Apple iPhone 12 (128GB) which has resolution of 2532 x 1170. Apple iPhone 16 (256GB) has more internal memory than Apple iPhone 12 (128GB)
| Name | Apple iPhone 16 (256GB) | Apple iPhone 12 (128GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.1 in | 6.1 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Camera | 48 MP + 12 MP Dual | 12 MP + 12 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 87900 | Rs. 54900 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is September 09, 2024. The cost of Apple iPhone 16 (256GB) is Rs. 87900. The launch Date of the second phone is October 13, 2020. The cost of Apple iPhone 12 (128GB) is Rs. 54900.
Display comparison
Both the phones have OLED Screen Type. Apple iPhone 16 (256GB) has display density of 461 PPI & Apple iPhone 12 (128GB) has only 460 PPI display density. Apple iPhone 16 (256GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Apple iPhone 12 (128GB) has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Apple iPhone 16 (256GB)'s larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Apple iPhone 12 (128GB)'s lower 4 GB RAM. Apple iPhone 16 (256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Apple iPhone 12 (128GB) (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 (256GB)'s 48 MP + 12 MP Dual Rear Camera outshines Apple iPhone 12 (128GB)'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 18 and the second one on v14 version.
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| Name | Apple iPhone 16 (256GB) | Apple iPhone 12 (128GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | iPhone 16 | iPhone 12 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | eSIM+Nano SIM | Nano + eSim |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | September 09, 2024 | October 13, 2020 |
| In The Box | Handset, USB C Charge Cable (1m), Documentation | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 71.6 x 147.6 x 7.8 mm | 71.5 x 146.7 x 7.4 mm |
| Weight | 170 g | 162 g |
| Colors | Black, White, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color OLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color OLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.1 inches, 1179 x 2556 pixels | 6.1 inches, 1170 x 2532 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 461 PPI | ~ 460 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86.4% | |
| Glass Type | Ceramic Shield glass (2024 gen) | |
| Features | Dynamic Island, HDR displaym, 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, Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating, Dolby Vision | Super Retina XDR, HDR10, True Tone, Wide Colour |
| Notch | Yes, Small Notch | Yes, Large Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 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, n14, n20, n25, n26, n28, n29, n30, n66, n70, n71, 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 (802.11be) with 2x2 MIMO7 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.0 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, Lightning Cable |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | yes with GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou | yes with A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | No | No |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer | Proximity, Ambient Light Sensor, Face ID, Barometer, Three‑axis gyro, Accelerometer, |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Satellite Connectivity, Crash Detection, Action Buttion, Camera Control Buttion, Ai Mobile (Apple Intelligence), New 16‑core Neural Engine, Built-in Stereo Speaker | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 48 MP ƒ/1.6 (Wide Angle) 26mm, 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 13mm, 120˚, 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF | 12 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide) 12 MP ƒ/1.6 (Wide Angle) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Camera Control, Sapphire crystal lens cover, 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, Panorama (up to 63MP), Latest-generation Photographic Styles, Spatial photos, Macro photography, Wide colour 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 and JPEG, Digital zoom up to 10x | Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K @ 24/30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 12 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) Retina Flash | 12 MP ƒ/2.2 Retina Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | iOS v18 | iOS v14 |
| Chipset | Apple A18 | Apple Bionic A14 |
| CPU | Hexa Core Processor | 3.1 GHz, Hexa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2 performance and 4 efficiency cores | 2x3.1 GHz Firestorm + 4x1.8 GHz Icestorm |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | Apple GPU |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | AAC, APAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby Atmos, Spatial Audio playback | AAC‑LC, HE‑AAC, HE‑AAC v2, Protected AAC, MP3, Linear PCM |
| Video | HEVC, H.264, MPEG‑4 Part 2 and Motion JPEG, HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10 and HLG | HEVC, H.264, MPEG‑4 Part 2 and Motion JPEG |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 3561 mAh, Li-ion Battery | Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 25W | Yes |
| Video Playback Time | 22 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 80 hours | 65 hours |