iPhone 12 vs iPhone 16 Pro
Compare iPhone 12 and iPhone 16 Pro: display, weight and key specifications. Exact configurations, sources and Difluma's interactive comparison.
iPhone 12
iPhone 16 Pro
Key differences
- Screen size: 6.1″ → 6.3″.
- SDR brightness: 625 nits → 1000 nits.
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz → 120 Hz.
- Weight: 164 g → 199 g.
| Feature | iPhone 12 | iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1″ | 6.3″ |
| SDR brightness | 625 nits | 1000 nits |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Weight | 164 g | 199 g |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 48 MP |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Wi-Fi | Wi‑Fi 6 | Wi‑Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
Considering an upgrade
Screen diagonals are 6.1″ and 6.3″. iPhone 16 Pro has the larger display, useful when space for spreadsheets, documents or multiple windows matters. This comparison covers the stated sizes; a different chassis size may change the conclusion.
Display refresh rates reach 60 and 120 Hz. iPhone 16 Pro supports the higher rate, relevant to scrolling and animations; it does not by itself guarantee that frame rate in games.
iPhone 12 is 35 g lighter (164 versus 199 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 16 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.