IPhone 12
The internal storage of the iPhone 12 from Apple has a capacity of 64 gigabytes, allowing it to store a variety of personal data, such as photo and music archives. With a screen diagonal of 6.1 inches, the smartphone is perfectly suited for displaying content. The screen resolution is 2532 x 1170 pixels. The iPhone 12 features a main camera that captures photos at 12.0 megapixels. The front camera can also take photos at 12.0 megapixels, enabling participation in virtual meetings. The total weight is 162 grams. Additionally, the Apple phone runs on the iOS operating system and includes Bluetooth as well as a slot for nanoSIM cards.
Color: White.
Memory | 4 GB |
Storage capacity | 64 GB |
Display size (inches) | 6.10" |
Image resolution | 2532 x 1170 pixels |
Operating system | iOS |
Capacity | 2815 mAh |
Number of cameras | Dual Camera |
Item number | 14008903 |
Manufacturer | Apple |
Category | Smartphones |
Manufacturer no. | MGJ63ZD/A |
Release date | 23.10.2020 |
Colour | White |
Exact colour description | White |
Case material | Aluminium, Glass |
Material | Aluminium, Glass |
Model range | iPhone 12 |
Mobile features | Face Unlock |
Payment service | Apple Pay |
SAR value | 0.98 W/kg |
Operating system | iOS |
Operating System Version | iOS 14 |
Display size (inches) | 6.10" |
Screen technology | OLED |
Panel technology | OLED |
Image resolution | 2532 x 1170 pixels |
Aspect ratio | 19.5:9 |
Refresh rate | 240 Hz |
Notch | Rectangular Notch |
Pixel density | 460 ppi |
Colour depth | 24 bits |
Contrast ratio | 2000000 :1 |
Brightness | 625 cd/m² |
Pixel density | 460 dpi |
Mobile phone standard | 5G |
5G Mode | NSA (Non-standalone) |
Connectivity | Bluetooth, NFC, WiFi hotspot, WLAN |
Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 / 802.11ax |
Bluetooth version | 5.0 |
Audio features | AAC |
Number of cameras | Dual Camera |
Camera resolution | 12 Mpx |
F number main camera | 1.60 f |
Main camera angle | 120° |
Ultra wide angle camera Resolution | 12 Mpx |
Ultra wide angle camera luminous intensity | 2.40 f |
Ultra wide angle camera angle | 120° |
Camera feature | HDR, Night mode, Portrait mode, Wide-angle |
Image stabilisation | Optical (OIS) |
Zoom | Digital Zoom, Optical zoom |
DXOMARK Camera Score | 122 |
Front camera resolution | 12 Mpx |
F number front camera | 2.20 f |
Max. Video resolution | 3840 x 2160 Pixels |
Max. video resolution standard | UHD 4K |
Images per sec. at max. Resolution | 240p |
USB connector type | Lightning |
Mobile processor | Apple A14 Bionic |
Number of processor cores | 6 -Core |
Clock frequency | 3.10 GHz |
Memory | 4 GB |
Storage capacity | 64 GB |
SIM card type | eSIM, Nano SIM |
SIM type | SIM + eSIM |
SIM slot | Nano SIM |
Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor, Barometer, Gyro sensor, Proximity sensor |
Localisation technology | Compass, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS |
Navigation software | Apple Maps |
Battery type | Li-ion |
Capacity | 2815 mAh |
Charging technology | Fast Charge, Qi Wireless Charging |
Video playback time | 17 h |
Audio playback time | 65 h |
Protection type (IP code) | IP68 |
Smart home ecosystem | Apple Siri |
Communication standard | Apple HomeKit |
Manufacturer commitment | RE100, SBTi |
Manufacturer compensation | According to RE100, the manufacturer Apple fully compensates for its energy consumption, leading to a reduction in emissions. |
CO₂-Emission | |
Climate contribution |
Scope of delivery | Documentation, USB-C to Lightning cable |
The reparability index | 6 |
Height | 7.40 mm |
Width | 71.50 mm |
Length | 146.70 mm |
Height unfolded | 146.70 mm |
Width unfolded | 71.50 mm |
Length unfolded | 7.40 mm |
Weight | 162 g |
Length | 16.50 cm |
Width | 9 cm |
Height | 3 cm |
Weight | 328 g |
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