A comparison of the Apple’s latest iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max. Which is best for you?
Why you can trust Pocket-lint (Pocket-lint) — Apple announced the iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max at an event on 13 October 2020, succeeding the iPhone 11,11 Pro and 11 Pro Max from 2019, though the iPhone 11 is still available alongside the new models. How do the four latest models differ? We’ve run up the specs for the iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max to help you work out which is right for you. What’s the same on the iPhone 12 models? Similar squarer design OLED displays Front camera A14 chip iOS 14 software 5G There are many similarities between the iPhone 12 models. They all feature a similar flat edge design — even though there is some variation between the models in terms of finishes and camera lenses on the rear. The Pro models are more premium in appearance, but the standard models still have a great finish. They all run on the same A14 chip with next generation Neural Engine though, they all run on iOS 14 software and they are all 5G compatible. They also all have stunning punchy OLED display panels with True Tone and Haptic Touch — though their resolutions differ — and they all come with the same front-facing camera, whilst also all being IP68 water and dust resistant. All four models have Face ID, differentiating them from the iPhone SE model, which uses Touch ID. You can read more about the iPhone SE in our review. squirrel_widget_3490117 What’s different on the iPhone 12 models? Whilst the four new iPhones have some similarities, there are of course a number of differences. Physical size 12 mini: 131.5 x 64.2 x 7.4mm,135g 12: 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.4mm,164g 12 Pro: 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.4mm,189g 12 Pro Max: 160.8 x 78.1 x 7.4mm,228g The four new iPhones all vary in physical dimensions. The iPhone 12 mini is the smallest and lightest (it’s absolutely lovely), while the iPhone 12 Pro Max is the largest and heaviest (it’s pretty heavy but great if you want a big device). The standard iPhone 12 and the iPhone 12 Pro have identical measurements, but the Pro is a little heavier. They are middle of the range in terms of size. All four devices have the same thickness. Display size 12 mini: 5.4-inches 12: 6.1-inches 12 Pro: 6.
