iPhone 12 vs iPhone 13 Pro
Compare iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 Pro: display, weight and key specifications. Exact configurations, sources and Difluma's interactive comparison.
iPhone 12
iPhone 13 Pro
Key differences
- SDR brightness: 625 nits → 1000 nits.
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz → 120 Hz.
- Weight: 164 g → 204 g.
| Feature | iPhone 12 | iPhone 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1″ | 6.1″ |
| SDR brightness | 625 nits | 1000 nits |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Weight | 164 g | 204 g |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Wi-Fi | Wi‑Fi 6 | Wi‑Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
Considering an upgrade
Display refresh rates reach 60 and 120 Hz. iPhone 13 Pro supports the higher rate, relevant to scrolling and animations; it does not by itself guarantee that frame rate in games.
iPhone 12 is 40 g lighter (164 versus 204 g). That is a concrete advantage when carrying the device frequently, and usually matters less at a desk.
Specified maximum SDR brightness is 625 and 1000 nits, higher on iPhone 13 Pro. Consider this in bright ambient light. HDR brightness is a separate specification.
This table covers the configurations shown; other screen sizes and capacities may differ. Specifications come from the project catalog, with original sources linked below.