Compare iPhone 12 vs iPhone 13

Which one is best for you?

Choosing between the iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 comes down to a few key upgrades. Both offer a similar design, 6.1-inch display, and reliable everyday performance. The iPhone 13 improves on this with a faster A15 Bionic chip, longer battery life, Cinematic mode for video, and more base storage.

Choose the iPhone 12 if you want a capable, lower-cost option.

Go for the iPhone 13 if you want better battery life, improved performance, and enhanced video features.

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Battery
  • Non-removable
  • Fast battery charging
  • Qi wireless charging
  • Non-removable
  • Fast battery charging
  • Qi wireless charging
Body
  • Ceramic Shield front, Glass back and aluminium design
  • Dual SIM (nano-SIM and eSIM)
  • Splash, water and dust resistant (IP68)
  • Ceramic Shield front, Glass back and aluminium design
  • Dual SIM (nano-SIM and eSIM)
  • Splash, water and dust resistant (IP68)
Camera
  • 12MP + 12MP
  • 12MP + 12MP
Camera details
  • 12MP (f/1.6, Wide) + 12MP (f/2.4, Ultra Wide)
  • 12MP (f/2.2, TrueDepth)
  • 100% Focus Pixels (Wide)
  • Auto image stabilisation
  • Burst mode
  • Deep Fusion (Ultra Wide, Wide)
  • Digital zoom up to 5x
  • LED flash (Brighter True Tone flash with slow sync)
  • Lens correction (Ultra Wide)
  • Night mode (Ultra Wide, Wide)
  • OIS - Optical Image Stabilization (Wide)
  • Optical zoom out (2x)
  • Panorama
  • Portrait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth Control
  • Portrait Lighting with six effects
  • Sapphire crystal lens cover
  • Smart HDR 3 with Scene Detection
  • 12MP (f/1.6, Wide) + 12MP (f/2.4, Ultra Wide)
  • 12MP (f/2.2, TrueDepth)
  • 100% Focus Pixels (Wide)
  • Advanced red-eye correction
  • Auto image stabilisation
  • Burst mode
  • Deep Fusion
  • Digital zoom up to 5x
  • LED flash (True Tone flash with Slow Sync)
  • Lens correction (Ultra Wide)
  • Night mode
  • Optical zoom out (2x)
  • Panorama
  • Photographic Styles
  • Portrait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth Control
  • Portrait Lighting with six effects
  • Sapphire crystal lens cover
  • Sensor-shift optical image stabilization (Wide)
  • Smart HDR 4
Capacity
  • 128 GB/256 GB/64 GB
  • 128 GB/256 GB/512 GB
Colour
  • Black / Blue / White
  • Blue / Midnight / Pink / Starlight / (PRODUCT)RED / Green
Connectivity
  • 2G / 3G / 4G / 5G
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band, hotspot
  • Bluetooth 5.0
  • GPS with GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou
  • NFC
  • USB 2.0, proprietary reversible connector
  • 2G / 3G / 4G / 5G
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band, hotspot
  • Bluetooth 5.0
  • GPS with GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou
  • NFC
  • USB 2.0, proprietary reversible connector
Dimensions
  • 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.4 mm
  • 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.65 mm
Display
  • 6.1 inch
  • 6.1 inch
Display details
  • OLED capacitive touchscreen, Super Retina XDR
  • 2532 x 1170 pixels
  • Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating
  • Haptic Touch
  • HDR display
  • True Tone display
  • Wide colour display (P3)
  • OLED capacitive touchscreen, Super Retina XDR
  • 2532 x 1170 pixels
  • Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating
  • Haptic Touch
  • HDR display
  • True Tone display
  • Wide colour display (P3)
Features
  • Accelerometer
  • Apple Pay
  • Barometer
  • Digital compass
  • Face ID
  • Gyroscope
  • iCloud cloud service
  • MagSafe
  • Proximity sensor
  • Siri natural language commands and dictation
  • HEVC/MP4/H.264 player
  • MP3/WAV/AAX+/AIFF/Apple Lossless player
  • Supports 4G calling abroad *
  • * Subject to 4G calling capability being available in the roaming destination
  • Accelerometer
  • Ambient light sensor
  • Apple Pay
  • Barometer
  • Digital compass
  • Face ID
  • Gyroscope
  • iCloud cloud service
  • MagSafe
  • Proximity sensor
  • Siri natural language commands and dictation
  • HEVC/MP4/H.264 player
  • MP3/WAV/AAX+/AIFF/Apple Lossless player
  • Supports 4G calling abroad *
  • * Subject to 4G calling capability being available in the roaming destination
Memory
  • 128 GB/256 GB/64 GB
  • 128 GB/256 GB/512 GB
Platform
  • iOS 14
  • Apple A14 Bionic
  • Hexa-core
  • Apple GPU
  • iOS 15
  • Apple A15 Bionic
  • Hexa-core
  • Apple GPU
Weight
  • 162 g
  • 173 g
Video
  • 2160p (4K) video recording at 24fps, 30fps or 60fps
  • 1080p (FHD) video recording at 30fps or 60fps
  • 720p (HD) video recording at 30fps
  • Slow motion video support for 1080p at 120fps or 240fps
  • Audio zoom
  • Cinematic video stabilisation (4K, 1080p and 720p)
  • Continuous Autofocus video
  • Digital zoom up to 3x
  • Extended dynamic range for video up to 60fps
  • HDR video recording with Dolby Vision up to 30pfs
  • Night mode Time-lapse
  • OIS - Optical Image Stabilization (Wide)
  • Optical zoom out (2x)
  • QuickTake video
  • Stereo recording
  • Take 8MP still photos while recording 4K video
  • Time‑lapse video with stabilisation
  • 2160p (4K) video recording at 24fps, 30fps or 60fps
  • 1080p (FHD) video recording at 30fps or 60fps
  • 720p (HD) video recording at 30fps
  • Slow motion video support for 1080p at 120fps or 240fps
  • Audio zoom
  • Cinematic mode for recording videos with shallow depth of field (1080p at 30 fps)
  • Cinematic video stabilisation (4K, 1080p and 720p)
  • Continuous Autofocus video
  • Digital zoom up to 3x
  • Extended dynamic range for video up to 60fps
  • HDR video recording with Dolby Vision up to 30pfs
  • Night mode Time-lapse
  • Optical zoom out (2x)
  • QuickTake video
  • Sensor-shift optical image stabilisation for video (Wide)
  • Stereo recording
  • Take 8MP still photos while recording 4K video
Box Contains
  • Lightning cable
  • Ejection Pin
  • Lightning cable
  • Ejection Pin
WIFI calling
    Information not available
  • Available

Frequently asked questions

Both the iPhone 12 and the iPhone 13 feature the same stunning 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR display. You'll enjoy vibrant colours and sharp details on either device, making them both great for watching videos and browsing.

Both the iPhone 12 and the iPhone 13 come equipped with an excellent 12-megapixel dual-camera system. However, the iPhone 13 introduces sensor-shift optical image stabilisation, giving you slightly sharper shots and better low-light performance.

While both phones support fast charging and Qi wireless charging, the iPhone 13 has a larger battery. This means the iPhone 13 will give you a bit more screen time throughout the day compared to the iPhone 12.

The iPhone 13 offers increased storage options, starting at 128GB and going up to 512GB. In comparison, the iPhone 12 starts at 64GB and maxes out at 256GB, making the iPhone 13 the better choice if you download lots of apps and media.

The iPhone 13 is the faster device, as it's powered by the newer A15 Bionic chip. While the iPhone 12 is still incredibly swift with the A14 Bionic chip, the iPhone 13 provides that extra boost for games and multitasking.

Yes, both the iPhone 12 and the iPhone 13 are fully equipped with 5G connectivity. You can enjoy superfast download speeds and seamless streaming on Vodafone's reliable network with either device.

The iPhone 12 and the iPhone 13 share the same height and width, but the iPhone 13 is marginally thicker and heavier. Both feature the same premium glass back, aluminium design, and tough Ceramic Shield front.

The iPhone 12 is a fantastic choice if you're looking for premium Apple features at a more accessible price point. However, the iPhone 13 offers excellent long-term value with its upgraded processor, double the starting storage, and advanced camera features.

You should choose the iPhone 12 if you want a reliable, everyday smartphone that covers all the bases well. You should go for the iPhone 13 if you want features like Cinematic mode and more advanced storage options.

The iPhone 13 is the clear winner for video because it introduces Cinematic mode for recording with a shallow depth of field. While the iPhone 12 still shoots brilliant 4K video, the iPhone 13 gives your footage a more professional, movie-like quality.