Apple iPhone 13 vs Apple iPhone 12
Compare Apple iPhone 13 vs Apple iPhone 12 display, battery, camera and performance side by side. Refurbished devices from 222€ with up to 12-month warranty — Greenfox.
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Apple iPhone 13 vs Apple iPhone 12 — Key differences
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Apple iPhone 13
from 222€
Apple A15 Bionic (5nm)
3240 mAh
12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1.7µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS
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Apple iPhone 12
from 148€
Apple A14 Bionic (5nm)
2815 mAh
12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), dual pixel PDAF, OIS
Display
| Specification | Apple iPhone 13 | Apple iPhone 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1 inches | 6.1 inches |
| Resolution | 1170 x 2532 pixels | 1170 x 2532 pixels |
| Display type | Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision | Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision |
| Battery type | Li-Ion (non-removable) | Li-Ion (non-removable) |
| Storage type | NVMe | NVMe |
| SIM type | Nano-SIM and eSIM or Dual eSIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM |
Performance
| Specification | Apple iPhone 13 | Apple iPhone 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A15 Bionic (5nm) | Apple A14 Bionic (5nm) |
| CPU cores | 6-core (2x3.23 GHz Avalanche + 4x1.82 GHz Blizzard) | 6-core (2x3.1 GHz Firestorm + 4x1.8 GHz Icestorm) |
| Operating system | iOS 15 (upgradable to iOS 19+) | iOS 14 (upgradable to iOS 19+) |
Memory & Storage
| Specification | Apple iPhone 13 | Apple iPhone 12 |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 4GB LPDDR4X | 4GB LPDDR4X |
Camera
| Specification | Apple iPhone 13 | Apple iPhone 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1.7µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS | 12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), dual pixel PDAF, OIS |
| Telephoto camera | Not available | Not available |
| Front camera | 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6" | 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6" |
Battery
| Specification | Apple iPhone 13 | Apple iPhone 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 3240 mAh | 2815 mAh |
| Charging speed | 20W wired (50% in 30 minutes) | 20W wired (50% in 30 minutes) |
| Wireless charging | Yes (15W MagSafe, 7.5W Qi) | Yes (15W MagSafe, 7.5W Qi) |
Connectivity
| Specification | Apple iPhone 13 | Apple iPhone 12 |
|---|---|---|
| NFC | Yes (Apple Pay) | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth version | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| USB | Lightning, USB 2.0 | Lightning, USB 2.0 |
Body
| Specification | Apple iPhone 13 | Apple iPhone 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.7 mm | 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.4 mm |
| Weight | 174 grams | 164 grams |
| Materials | Aluminum frame, glass front and back | Aluminum frame, glass front and back |
| Water resistance | IP68 (up to 6m deep for 30 min) | IP68 (6m for 30 min) |
| Biometrics | Face ID | Face ID |
Other
| Specification | Apple iPhone 13 | Apple iPhone 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
| 5G support | Yes (Sub-6 GHz) | Yes (Sub-6 GHz) |
| 4G support | Yes | Yes |
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