Apple · iPhone 12
iPhone 12 Pro specifications
iPhone 12 Pro was introduced by Apple in 2020. This page includes every specification group published on Apple's official technical specifications page, plus model numbers, capacities, colors and current OS compatibility.
Software support: iOS 26|Last reviewed: 2026-07-29
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Specifications
Design and colors
- Finish
- Silver • Graphite • Gold • Pacific Blue
- Size and Weight
- Width: 2.82 inches (71.5 mm) • Height: 5.78 inches (146.7 mm) • Depth: 0.29 inch (7.4 mm) • Weight: 6.66 ounces (189 grams)
- Splash, Water, and Dust Resistant
- Rated IP68 (maximum depth of 6 meters up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529
Display
- Display
- Super Retina XDR display • 6.1‑inch (diagonal) all‑screen OLED display • 2532‑by‑1170-pixel resolution at 460 ppi • HDR display • True Tone • Wide color (P3) • Haptic Touch • 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio (typical) • 800 nits max brightness (typical); 1200 nits max brightness (HDR) • Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating • Support for display of multiple languages and characters simultaneously
Performance and storage
- Capacity
- 128GB • 256GB • 512GB
- Chip
- A14 Bionic chip • Next‑generation Neural Engine
Cameras and video
- Camera
- Pro 12MP camera system: Ultra Wide, Wide, and Telephoto cameras • Ultra Wide: ƒ/2.4 aperture and 120° field of view • Wide: ƒ/1.6 aperture • Telephoto: ƒ/2.0 aperture • 2x optical zoom in, 2x optical zoom out; 4x optical zoom range • Digital zoom up to 10x • Night mode portraits enabled by LiDAR Scanner • Portrait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth Control • Portrait Lighting with six effects (Natural, Studio, Contour, Stage, Stage Mono, High‑Key Mono) • Dual optical image stabilization (Wide and Telephoto) • Five-element lens (Ultra Wide); six‑element lens (Telephoto); seven-element lens (Wide) • Brighter True Tone flash with Slow Sync • Panorama (up to 63MP) • Sapphire crystal lens cover • 100% Focus Pixels (Wide) • Night mode (Ultra Wide, Wide) • Deep Fusion (Ultra Wide, Wide, Telephoto) • Smart HDR 3 • Apple ProRAW • Wide color capture for photos and Live Photos • Lens correction (Ultra Wide) • Advanced red-eye correction • Photo geotagging • Auto image stabilization • Burst mode • Image formats captured: HEIF and JPEG
- Video Recording
- HDR video recording with Dolby Vision up to 60 fps • 4K video recording at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps • 1080p HD video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps • 720p HD video recording at 30 fps • Sensor-shift optical image stabilization for video (Wide) • Optical image stabilization for video (Wide) • 2x optical zoom in, 2x optical zoom out; 4x optical zoom range • Digital zoom up to 6x • Audio zoom • Brighter True Tone flash • QuickTake video • Slo‑mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps or 240 fps • Time‑lapse video with stabilization • Night mode Time‑lapse • Extended dynamic range for video up to 60 fps • Cinematic video stabilization (4K, 1080p, and 720p) • Continuous autofocus video • Take 8MP still photos while recording 4K video • Playback zoom • Video formats recorded: HEVC and H.264 • Stereo recording
- TrueDepth Camera
- 12MP camera • ƒ/2.2 aperture • Portrait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth Control • Portrait Lighting with six effects (Natural, Studio, Contour, Stage, Stage Mono, High-Key Mono) • Animoji and Memoji • Night mode • Deep Fusion • Smart HDR 3 • HDR video recording with Dolby Vision up to 30 fps • 4K video recording at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps • 1080p HD video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps • Slo‑mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps • Time‑lapse video with stabilization • Night mode Time‑lapse • Extended dynamic range for video up to 30 fps • Cinematic video stabilization (4K, 1080p, and 720p) • QuickTake video • Wide color capture for photos and Live Photos • Lens correction • Retina Flash • Auto image stabilization • Burst mode
Battery and charging
- Power and Battery
- Video playback: Up to 17 hours • Video playback (streamed): Up to 11 hours • Audio playback: Up to 65 hours • Built-in rechargeable lithium‑ion battery • MagSafe wireless charging up to 15W 10 • Qi wireless charging up to 7.5W 10 • Charging via USB to computer system or power adapter • Fast‑charge capable: Up to 50% charge in around 30 minutes 11 with 20W adapter or higher (sold separately)
- MagSafe
- Wireless charging up to 15W 10 • Magnet array • Alignment magnet • Accessory Identification NFC • Magnetometer
Connectivity and ports
- Cellular and Wireless
- Model A2341* 5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79) • 5G NR mmWave (Bands n260, n261) • FDD‑LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71) • TD‑LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48) • CDMA EV‑DO Rev. A (800, 1900 MHz) • UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz) • GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) • Model A2342* 5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79) • FDD-LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71) • All models 5G (sub‑6 GHz and mmWave) 4 • Gigabit LTE with 4x4 MIMO and LAA 4 • Wi‑Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO • Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology • Ultra Wideband chip for spatial awareness 5 • NFC with reader mode • Express Cards with power reserve
- Location
- Built-in GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, and BeiDou • Digital compass • Wi‑Fi • Cellular • iBeacon microlocation
- External Buttons and Connectors
- Volume up/down • Ring/Silent • Side button • Built-in stereo speakers • Built-in microphones • Lightning connector
- Sensors
- Face ID • LiDAR Scanner • Barometer • Three‑axis gyro • Accelerometer • Proximity sensor • Ambient light sensor
- SIM Card
- Dual SIM (nano-SIM and eSIM) 12 • iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max are not compatible with existing micro‑SIM cards.
Software and security
- Face ID
- Enabled by TrueDepth camera for facial recognition
- Operating System
- iOS 14 • iOS is the world’s most personal and secure mobile operating system, packed with powerful features and designed to protect your privacy. • See what’s new in iOS .
Audio and media
- Audio Calling
- FaceTime audio • Voice over LTE (VoLTE) 4 • Wi‑Fi calling 4
- Audio Playback
- Audio formats supported: AAC‑LC, HE‑AAC, HE‑AAC v2, Protected AAC, MP3, Linear PCM, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital (AC‑3), Dolby Digital Plus (E‑AC‑3), Dolby Atmos, and Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX, and AAX+) • Spatial audio playback • User‑configurable maximum volume limit
- Video Playback
- Video formats supported: HEVC, H.264, MPEG‑4 Part 2, and Motion JPEG • HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HLG • Up to 4K HDR AirPlay for mirroring, photos, and video out to Apple TV (2nd generation or later) or AirPlay 2–enabled smart TV • Video mirroring and video out support: Up to 1080p through Lightning Digital AV Adapter and Lightning to VGA Adapter (adapters sold separately) 7
In the box
- In the Box
- iPhone with iOS 14 • USB-C to Lightning Cable • Documentation
Additional specifications
- Apple Pay
- Pay with your iPhone using Face ID in stores, within apps, and on the web • Send and receive money in Messages • Complete purchases made with Apple Pay on your Mac • Pay for your ride using Express Transit
- Video Calling
- FaceTime video calling over cellular or Wi‑Fi • FaceTime HD (1080p) video calling over 5G or Wi-Fi
- Siri
- Use your voice to send messages, set reminders, and more • Get intelligent suggestions on your Lock screen and in Messages, Mail, QuickType, and more • Activate hands‑free with only your voice using “Hey Siri” • Use your voice to run shortcuts from your favorite apps
Before buying
- Match the model number to your region and cellular networks before buying.
- Test the battery, display, cameras and biometrics, and review parts and service history on a used device.
- Verify storage capacity because iPhone does not support expandable memory cards.
Sources
- Official iPhone 12 Pro technical specifications — Apple Support
- Identify iPhone models and model numbers — Apple Support
- Devices compatible with iOS 26 — Apple Support