Compare iPhone 16 & iPhone 12
Take a look at how the features of iPhone 16 and iPhone 12 compare. We'll help you pick your perfect phone.
Display
6.1-inch Super Retina OLED display with HDR and True Tone6.1-inch Super Retina XDR display with True Tone
Rear camera
Advanced dual-camera system with 48MP main cameraDual 12MP camera system
Front camera
12 MP TrueDepth12 MP TrueDepth
Storage
128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB64 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB
Secure authentication
Protect your privacy with facial recognitionProtect your privacy with facial recognition
Processor
Super powerful and intelligent A18 Bionic chipSuper powerful and intelligent A14 Bionic chip
SIM card
Dual SIM – nano-SIM and eSIMDual SIM – nano-SIM and eSIM
Connectors
USB-CLightning connector
Network
5G / LTE, Wi-Fi5G / LTE, Wi-Fi
Battery
Li-ion 3300 mAh battery, wireless charging, compatible with Qi chargersLi-ion 2815 mAh battery, wireless charging, compatible with Qi chargers
Size and weight
147.5 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm / 172 g146.7 x 71.5 x 7.4 mm / 164 g
Operating system
Enjoy iOS 18, the best operating system from Apple to date.Enjoy iOS 18, the best operating system from Apple to date.
Frequently asked questions
Which iPhone has a better camera setup, iPhone 16 or iPhone 12?
What is the size difference between iPhone 16 and iPhone 12?
Which iPhone has a bigger display, iPhone 16 or iPhone 12?
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