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| Brand | Apple Inc. |
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| 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 | 12: October 23, 2020
November 13, 2020
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| 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) |
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| System-on-chip | A14 Bionic |
| CPU | Hexa-core (ARM big.LITTLE: 2 "big" Firestorm @ 2.99 GHz + 4 "little" Icestorm) |
| GPU | Apple-designed 4 core |
| Modem | Qualcomm X55 5G |
| Memory | 4 GB LPDDR4 |
| Storage | 64, 128, 256 GB |
| Battery | 12: 3.83 V 10.78 Wh (2,815 mAh) Li-ion |
| Charging | Qi wireless charging (7.5 W) Lightning fast charging (20 W) MagSafe wireless charging (15 W / 12 W (Mini)) |
| 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 |
| Water resistance | IP68, up to 6 m (20 ft) for 30 minutes |
| Model | iPhone 12 A2172 (US) A2402 (Canada, Guam, Japan, Puerto Rico & US Virgin Islands) A2404 (Mainland China, Hong Kong & Macao) A2403 (Other countries) iPhone 12 mini A2176 (US) A2398 (Canada, Guam, Japan, Puerto Rico & US Virgin Islands) A2400 (Mainland China) A2399 (Other countries) |
| Other | FaceTime audio- or video-calling |
| Website | www |
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The iPhone 12 and 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, held virtually, 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 became available in most countries on October 23, 2020. Preorders for the iPhone 12 Mini began on November 6, 2020, and the phone became available on Friday, 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; in the United States prices for SIM-free models are $30 higher.
Design
The iPhone 12 and 12 Mini feature a flat chassis, a design seen with the iPhone 4 until the iPhone 5S and the 1st generation iPhone SE. 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 borders around the display are thinner than the 11 pro and before. 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. Magsafe is a new feature introduced for the iPhone 12. The phone features a ring of magnets built into the back around the wireless charger. Magsafe supports charging speeds of up to 15 watts.
The iPhone 12 and 12 Mini are available in 5 colors: Black, White, Product Red, Green, and Blue.
| Color | Name |
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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 be supplied from launch without EarPods or a wall adapter, which Apple says was done to reduce carbon emissions since most users already own them. A USB-C to Lightning cord is still 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. 5G is not supported if both SIMs (eSIM and physical SIM card) are active. To use 5G, the user must manually disable one line.
Displays
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-ceramic 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".
Batteries
The iPhone 12 and 12 Pro both have a 10.78 Wh (2,815 mAh) battery, a slight decrease from the 11.67 Wh (3,046 mAh) battery found in the iPhone 11 and identical to the battery found in the premium iPhone 12 Pro. The iPhone 12 Mini has a 8.57 Wh (2,227 mAh) battery, and the iPhone 12 Pro Max has a 14.13 Wh (2,227 mAh) battery. The battery is not user-replaceable.
Chipsets
Both the iPhone 12 and 12 Mini have the Apple A14 Bionic, the first ARM-based smartphone system-on-a-chip (SoC) manufactured on the 5 nm process node. However, unlike previous years, they are not the first Apple devices to receive the newest A-series processor, with the fourth-generation iPad Air being the first device from Apple to contain the A14 Bionic. The iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max also contain the Apple M14 motion coprocessor. Both phones use Qualcomm's X55 5G modem.
Cameras
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.
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. This iPhone model is the first capable of shooting 10 bit high dynamic range Dolby Vision 4k video which allows for greater brightness and deeper shadows.
Sensors
The iPhone 12 and 12 Mini include mostly the same sensors found on prior iPhone models going back to the iPhone X. These include an accelerometer, gyroscope, barometer, proximity sensor, ambient light sensor, and a digital compass. The devices also include the Face ID facial recognition system, which is made up of several sensors: mainly a dot projector, flood illuminator, and an infrared camera, allowing a user's face to be scanned and stored by the Secure Enclave.
Software
Both phones run iOS 14. The devices come with the stock iOS apps, such as Safari, Weather, and Messages, and they include Siri, the personal assistant included in iOS.
Reception
Apple was criticized for the continued reliance on Face ID as the sole biometric option to unlock the device, which is incompatible with face masks. The iPhone SE (2nd generation) is the only iPhone that Apple currently produces and supports Touch ID, an alternative option that is compatible with face masks. All models can still use a passcode to log in.
Controversies
Power adapter & EarPods
Apple, though an environmental initiative, has removed the EarPods and power adapter from all new iPhone boxes, including the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro. It is claimed that removing these items will reduce e-waste and permit a smaller iPhone box, allowing more devices to be transported simultaneously to decrease carbon footprint. However, Apple now includes a USB-C to Lightning cable, incompatible with the existing USB-A power adapters that Apple previously supplied with its devices. Upgraders can still use their existing iPhone power adapters and cables, but users wanting fast charging capabilities will have to purchase a USB-C power adapter separately.
Timeline of iPhone models
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Source: Apple Newsroom Archive
See also
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