This is an old revision of this page, as edited by 93.42.68.194 (talk) at 12:11, 15 October 2020 (→Design: don't use marketing capitalization). The present address (URL) is a permanent link to this revision, which may differ significantly from the current revision.
Revision as of 12:11, 15 October 2020 by 93.42.68.194 (talk) (→Design: don't use marketing capitalization)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff) 2020 14th-generation smartphone produced by Apple Inc
 | |
 iPhone 12 in Blue | |
| Brand | Apple Inc. |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Foxconn |
| Type | Smartphone |
| Slogan | Blast past fast. |
| Generation | 14th |
| First released | 12: October 23, 2020; 4 years ago (2020-10-23) 12 Mini: November 13, 2020; 4 years ago (2020-11-13) |
| Availability by region | October 23, 2020 October 16, 2020 |
| Predecessor | iPhone 11 |
| Related | iPhone 12 Pro
iPhone 12 Pro Max |
| Form factor | Slate |
| Dimensions | 12: 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 |
| Weight | 12: 162 g (5.7 oz) 12 Mini: 133 g (4.7 oz) |
| Operating system | 12: Original: iOS 14.1 12 mini: Original: iOS 14.2 |
| System-on-chip | A14 Bionic |
| CPU | Hexa-core (ARM big.LITTLE: 2 "big" Firestorm + 4 "little" Icestorm) |
| GPU | Apple-designed 4 core |
| Modem | 5G (sub-6 GHz/mmWave), Gigabit LTE with 4x4 MIMO and LAA |
| Memory | 4GB |
| Storage | 64, 128, 256 GB |
| Charging | Lightning charging with 20W, Qi charging (7.5 watts) and MagSafe wireless charging (15 watts) |
| Display | 12: 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) |
| Sound | Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos |
| Connectivity | Wi‑Fi 6 (802.11ax), 2G, 3G, 4G LTE, 5G |
| Other | FaceTime audio- or video-calling, IP68 IEC standard 60529 (splash, water, and dust resistant) |
| Website | www |
| This article is part of a series on the |
| iPhone |
|---|
|
|
 Telephones portal |
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 will begin 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 and Verizon networks; prices for T-Mobile (including legacy Sprint) and 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 first 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.
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 and 12 Mini are the first iPhones to ship without EarPods or a wall adapter, which Apple claims was done to reduce carbon emissions since most users already own them. Instead, Apple ships a USB-C to Lightning Cable. In addition to Lightning and Qi wireless charging, the phones can be charged via MagSafe wireless charging. MagSafe wireless charging is up to 15 watts and fast-charge capable. The MagSafe Charger can be purchased separately, along with a variety of cases and other accessories.
The iPhone 12 and 12 Mini 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. The front-facing TrueDepth camera is also 12 megapixels. 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 |
|---|
See also: Timeline of Apple Inc. products
|
Source: Apple Newsroom Archive
See also
References
- https://www.apple.com/iphone-12/
- https://www.apple.com/iphone-12/specs/
- https://www.macrumors.com/2020/10/14/how-much-ram-iphone-12-pro-has/
- https://www.apple.com/iphone-12/specs/
- "iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini". Apple. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
- Heater, Brian (October 13, 2020). "Apple's iPhone 12 starts at $799, sporting 5G and a magnetic adapter". TechCrunch. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - Rossignol, Joe (October 13, 2020). "iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Mini Cost $30 Extra for T-Mobile, Sprint, or SIM-Free Models". MacRumors. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
- Mayo, Benjamin (April 13, 2020). "Bloomberg: iPhone 12 to feature smaller notch and share design cues with iPad Pro, half-size cheaper HomePod later this year". 9to5Mac. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
- "iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini - Technical Specifications". Apple. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
- "iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini - Technical Specifications". Apple. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
- Porter, Jon (October 13, 2020). "Apple's new iPhones won't ship with earbuds or wall chargers". The Verge. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
- "MagSafe - All Accessories". Apple. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
- Brodkin, Jon (October 13, 2020). "Verizon "nationwide" 5G ready for iPhone 12—don't expect a big speed boost". Ars Technica. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
- Rossignol, Joe (October 13, 2020). "iPhone 12 Lineup's mmWave 5G Support Limited to the United States". MacRumors. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
- Gartenberg, Chaim (October 13, 2020). "iPhone 12 only uses 5G when necessary to save battery life". The Verge. Retrieved October 15, 2020.
- Spoonauer, Mark (October 13, 2020). "iPhone 12 mini unveiled: Size, release date, price, specs and colors". Tom's Guide. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
- "Apple iPhone 12 and 12 mini are official with OLED displays, 5G". GSMArena.com. October 13, 2020.
- "Apple iPhone 12 and 12 mini are official with OLED displays, 5G". GSMArena.com. October 13, 2020.
- Vincent, James (October 13, 2020). "Apple's new iPhone 12 line-up comes with a ceramic-hardened display". The Verge.
- https://www.apple.com/iphone-12/
- Peters, Jay (October 14, 2020). "Breaking down Apple's three new iPhone 12 camera systems". The Verge.
- Peters, Jay (October 14, 2020). "Breaking down Apple's three new iPhone 12 camera systems". The Verge.
- "iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini - Technical Specifications". Apple. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
- Apple Inc. (2007–2024). iPhone News - Newsroom Archive. Retrieved September 9, 2024.
| Preceded byiPhone 11 | iPhone 14th generation alongside iPhone 12 Pro / 12 Pro Max |
Most recent |
| iOS and iOS-based products | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardware |
| .svg){kind=small} | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Software |
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Services |
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Apple hardware since 1998 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mac |
| ||||
| iPhone | |||||
| iPad | |||||
| iPod | |||||
| Other consumer electronics | |||||
| Accessories | |||||
| Silicon | |||||
| See also template: Apple hardware before 1998 | |||||
| Apple hardware | |||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple II family | |||||||||||||||||
| Mac |
| ||||||||||||||||
| Devices |
| ||||||||||||||||
| Accessories |
| ||||||||||||||||
| Silicon |
| ||||||||||||||||
| |||||||||||||||||