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Both phones have two rear 12-megapixel cameras: wide and ultra-wide. The wide camera is a 26mm full-frame equivalent with an f/1.6 aperture (which captures 27% more light than the f/1.8 aperture in the iPhone 11) <ref>{{Cite web|title=iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini|url=https://www.apple.com/iphone-12/|access-date=2020-10-17|website=Apple|language=en-US}}</ref> and a seven-element lens.<ref>{{cite news| url=https://www.theverge.com/2020/10/14/21515158/iphone-12-pro-max-best-camera-biggest-phone|title=Breaking down Apple’s three new iPhone 12 camera systems|last=Peters|first=Jay|publisher=The Verge|date=October 14, 2020}}</ref> The ultra-wide camera is a 13mm full-frame equivalent with an f/2.4 aperture and a five-element lens.<ref>{{cite news| url=https://www.theverge.com/2020/10/14/21515158/iphone-12-pro-max-best-camera-biggest-phone|title=Breaking down Apple’s three new iPhone 12 camera systems|last=Peters|first=Jay|publisher=The Verge|date=October 14, 2020}}</ref> A new lidar scanner is also introduced. It is a form of 3D imaging and allows for much greater AR capabilities. It is a great addition to the existing hardware. All three cameras now support Night Mode for both photo and video in low-light settings at full resolution.<ref name="specs">{{Cite web|title=iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini - Technical Specifications|url=https://www.apple.com/iphone-12/specs/|access-date=2020-10-13|website=Apple|language=en-US}}</ref> The Smart HDR feature has also been improved.<ref>{{cite news| url=https://www.theverge.com/2020/10/14/21515158/iphone-12-pro-max-best-camera-biggest-phone|title=Breaking down Apple’s three new iPhone 12 camera systems|last=Peters|first=Jay|publisher=The Verge|date=October 14, 2020}}</ref> Both phones have two rear 12-megapixel cameras: wide and ultra-wide. The wide camera is a 26mm full-frame equivalent with an f/1.6 aperture (which captures 27% more light than the f/1.8 aperture in the iPhone 11) <ref>{{Cite web|title=iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini|url=https://www.apple.com/iphone-12/|access-date=2020-10-17|website=Apple|language=en-US}}</ref> and a seven-element lens.<ref>{{cite news| url=https://www.theverge.com/2020/10/14/21515158/iphone-12-pro-max-best-camera-biggest-phone|title=Breaking down Apple’s three new iPhone 12 camera systems|last=Peters|first=Jay|publisher=The Verge|date=October 14, 2020}}</ref> The ultra-wide camera is a 13mm full-frame equivalent with an f/2.4 aperture and a five-element lens.<ref>{{cite news| url=https://www.theverge.com/2020/10/14/21515158/iphone-12-pro-max-best-camera-biggest-phone|title=Breaking down Apple’s three new iPhone 12 camera systems|last=Peters|first=Jay|publisher=The Verge|date=October 14, 2020}}</ref> A LiDAR scanner module, first seen in the fourth generation iPad Pro, was also introduced.
All three cameras now support Night Mode for both photo and video in low-light settings at full resolution.<ref name="specs">{{Cite web|title=iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini - Technical Specifications|url=https://www.apple.com/iphone-12/specs/|access-date=2020-10-13|website=Apple|language=en-US}}</ref> The Smart HDR feature has also been improved.<ref>{{cite news| url=https://www.theverge.com/2020/10/14/21515158/iphone-12-pro-max-best-camera-biggest-phone|title=Breaking down Apple’s three new iPhone 12 camera systems|last=Peters|first=Jay|publisher=The Verge|date=October 14, 2020}}</ref>


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2020 14th-generation smartphone produced by Apple Inc

iPhone 12
iPhone 12 Mini
iPhone 12 in Blue
BrandApple Inc.
ManufacturerFoxconn
TypeSmartphone
SloganBlast past fast.
Generation14th
First released12: October 23, 2020; 4 years ago (2020-10-23)
12 Mini: November 13, 2020; 4 years ago (2020-11-13)
Availability by region12:
October 23, 2020 October 30, 2020 12 Mini:
November 13, 2020
PredecessoriPhone 11
RelatediPhone 12 Pro / iPhone 12 Pro Max
Form factorSlate
Dimensions12: 146.7 mm (5.78 in) H
71.5 mm (2.81 in) W
7.44 mm (0.293 in) D
12 Mini:
131.5 mm (5.18 in) H
64.2 mm (2.53 in) W
7.44 mm (0.293 in) D
Weight12: 162 g (5.7 oz)
12 Mini: 133 g (4.7 oz)
System-on-chipA14 Bionic
CPUHexa-core (ARM big.LITTLE: 2 "big" Firestorm + 4 "little" Icestorm)
GPUApple-designed 4 core
Modem5G (sub-6 GHz/mmWave), Gigabit LTE with 4x4 MIMO and LAA
Memory4GB
Storage64, 128, 256 GB
ChargingLightning charging with 20W, Qi charging (7.5 watts) and MagSafe wireless charging (15 watts)
Display12: 6.1 in (150 mm) Super Retina XDR OLED, 2532x1170px (460 ppi)
12 mini: 5.4 in (140 mm) Super Retina XDR OLED, 2340x1080px (476 ppi)
SoundSpatial Audio, Dolby Atmos
ConnectivityWi‑Fi 6 (802.11ax), 2G, 3G, 4G LTE, 5G
ModeliPhone 12
A2176 (US)
A2398 (Canada, Japan)
A2400 (China)
A2399 (Hong Kong, Macau)
A2399 (Other countries)
iPhone 12 mini
A2172 (US)
A2402 (Canada, Japan)
A2404 (China)
A2404 (Hong Kong, Macau)
A2403 (Other countries)
OtherFaceTime audio- or video-calling, IP68 IEC standard 60529 (splash, water, and dust resistant)
Websitewww.apple.com/iphone-12/
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The iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Mini (stylized as iPhone 12 mini) are smartphones designed, developed, and marketed by Apple Inc. They are the fourteenth-generation, lower-priced iPhones, succeeding the iPhone 11. They were unveiled at an Apple Special Event on October 13, 2020 alongside the higher-end iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max flagships at Apple Park in Cupertino, California. Pre-orders for the iPhone 12 started on October 16, 2020, and the phone will begin shipping on October 23, 2020. Preorders for the iPhone 12 Mini will begin on November 6, 2020, and the phone will start shipping on November 13, 2020.

The iPhone 12 Mini starts at US$699 and the iPhone 12 starts at US$799. These prices only apply to phones sold for use on AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile (including legacy Sprint) networks; prices for SIM-free models are $30 higher.

Design

The iPhone 12 and 12 Mini feature flat sides, a design element seen with the iPhone 4 through the iPhone 5S and the 1st generation iPhone SE, while keeping the curved edges on displays (used since the iPhone 6) and back panels (used since the iPhone 8). It is the first major redesign since the iPhone X, similar to that of iPad Pros since 2018 and the 4th-generation iPad Air. The notch size is similar to previous iPhone models, despite speculation about a reduction in width. The new design also comes with a ceramic-hardened front glass, marketed as Ceramic Shield, while the back retains the previous generation Dual-Ion Exchange strengthened glass.

The iPhone 12 and 12 Mini are available in 5 colors: Black, White, Product Red, Green, and Blue.

Color Name
Black
White
Product Red
Green
Blue

Specifications

Hardware

The iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Mini use Apple's six-core A14 Bionic processor, which contains a next-generation neural engine. They both have three internal storage options: 64 GB, 128 GB, and 256 GB. Both also contain an IP68 water and dust-resistant rating along with dirt and grime, and is water-resistant up to six meters for 30 minutes. However, the manufacturer warranty does not cover liquid damage to the phone.

The iPhone 12 series are the first iPhone models to ship without EarPods or a wall adapter, which Apple claims was done to reduce carbon emissions since most users already own them. A USB-C to Lightning cord will still be included. This change also applies retroactively to all other iPhone models still in production. To comply with French law regarding wireless device radiation and health which requires phones to be bundled with and promote use of hands-free accessories by children under 14, iPhone models will still include EarPods in this market.

A magnetic connector known as MagSafe is introduced on the iPhone 12 models, allowing accessories such as cases and charging cords to be attached to the rear of the device. Accessories can also be stacked together.

The devices support 5G cellular communications. This allows upload speeds of up to 200 Mbps and download speeds of up to 4 Gbps. However, only models sold in the U.S. support the fastest mmWave technology; those sold elsewhere in the world, including Canada, support only sub-6GHz frequency bands. A new feature called Smart Data Mode enables 5G only when necessary to preserve battery life.

Display

The iPhone 12 Mini features a 5.4-inch display and a smaller design than the previous 4.7-inch iPhones. The iPhone 12 features a 6.1-inch display with Super Retina XDR OLED technology at a resolution of 2532×1170 pixels and a pixel density of about 460 ppi. The iPhone 12 Mini features a 5.4-inch display with the same technology at a resolution of 2340×1080 pixels and a pixel density of about 476 ppi. Both phones have a peak brightness of 1200 nits, equivalent to the iPhone 12 Pro. Both phones also use an improved glass covering called Ceramic Shield which is co-developed with Corning Inc. Apple describes it as having "4 times better drop performance" and being "tougher than any smartphone glass".

Camera

Both phones have two rear 12-megapixel cameras: wide and ultra-wide. The wide camera is a 26mm full-frame equivalent with an f/1.6 aperture (which captures 27% more light than the f/1.8 aperture in the iPhone 11) and a seven-element lens. The ultra-wide camera is a 13mm full-frame equivalent with an f/2.4 aperture and a five-element lens. A LiDAR scanner module, first seen in the fourth generation iPad Pro, was also introduced.

All three cameras now support Night Mode for both photo and video in low-light settings at full resolution. The Smart HDR feature has also been improved.

Software

Both phones run iOS 14.

Timeline of iPhone models

Timeline of iPhone models
iPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 ProiPhone 15 ProiPhone 15 ProiPhone 14 ProiPhone 14 ProiPhone 13 ProiPhone 13 ProiPhone 12 ProiPhone 12 ProiPhone 11 ProiPhone 11 ProiPhone XSiPhone XSiPhone XiPhone 16iPhone 16iPhone 15iPhone 15iPhone 14iPhone 14iPhone 13iPhone 13iPhone 12 MiniiPhone 12iPhone 11iPhone XRiPhone 8iPhone 8iPhone 7iPhone 7iPhone 6SiPhone 6SiPhone 6iPhone 6iPhone 5iPhone 5SiPhone 4SiPhone 4iPhone 3GSiPhone 3GiPhone (1st generation)iPhone SE (3rd generation)iPhone SE (2nd generation)iPhone SE (1st generation)iPhone 5C See also: Timeline of Apple Inc. products

Source: Apple Newsroom Archive

See also

References

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  2. https://www.apple.com/iphone-12/specs/
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