Apple iPhone 12 Pro vs Apple iPhone Air
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Key Specifications
| Processor | Apple A14 Bionic | Apple A19 Pro | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.1", OLED, 60Hz | 6.5", OLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 12MP+12MP+12MP/12MP (Front) | 48MP/18MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 2815mAh, 18W | 3149mAh, 20W | ||
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | ||
| Processor | Apple A14 Bionic | Apple A19 Pro | ||
| Display | 6.1", OLED, 60Hz | 6.5", OLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 12MP+12MP+12MP/12MP (Front) | 48MP/18MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 2815mAh, 18W | 3149mAh, 20W | ||
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Gaming and Main Camera | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Battery, Software, Design and Build Quality | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Gaming and Main Camera | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Battery, Software, Design and Build Quality |
General
| Colors | Silver, Graphite, Gold, Pacific Blue | Sky Blue, Light Gold, Cloud White, Space Black | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | October 13, 2020 | September 09, 2025 | ||
| Availability | October 23, 2020 | September 19, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹1,19,900 | ₹1,19,900 | ||
| Colors | Silver, Graphite, Gold, Pacific Blue | Sky Blue, Light Gold, Cloud White, Space Black | ||
| Launch | October 13, 2020 | September 09, 2025 | ||
| Availability | October 23, 2020 | September 19, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹1,19,900 | ₹1,19,900 |
Display
Winner:Apple iPhone Air
| Type | OLED | OLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10 | HDR | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.5 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1170 pixels | 1260 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2532 pixels | 2736 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 460 ppi | 460 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1200 nits | 3000 nits | ||
| Type | OLED | OLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10 | HDR | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.5 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1170 pixels | 1260 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2532 pixels | 2736 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 460 ppi | 460 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1200 nits | 3000 nits |
Body
Winner:Apple iPhone Air
| Weight | 189 grams | 165 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Ceramic Shield | Ceramic Shield 2 | ||
| Back | Glass | Crystal Shield Glass | ||
| Build Quality | Ceramic Shield Glass | |||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Mono Speaker | ||
| Side | Titanium Frame | |||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | |||
| Weight | 189 grams | 165 grams | ||
| Front | Ceramic Shield | Ceramic Shield 2 | ||
| Back | Glass | Crystal Shield Glass | ||
| Build Quality | Ceramic Shield Glass | |||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Mono Speaker | ||
| Side | Titanium Frame | |||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 |
Processor
Winner:Apple iPhone 12 Pro
| Chipset Brand | Apple | Apple | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | A14 Bionic | A19 Pro | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Hexa-core | ||
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Apple GPU | ||
| Software Name | iOS | iOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 5 year(s) | 5 year(s) | ||
| Chipset Brand | Apple | Apple | ||
| Chipset Name | A14 Bionic | A19 Pro | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Hexa-core | ||
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Apple GPU | ||
| Software Name | iOS | iOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 5 year(s) | 5 year(s) |
Main Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone 12 Pro
| Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 48 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 12 MP | |||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | |||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | |||
| Features | Auto Focus, Continuous Auto Focus, Continuous Shooting, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, Face Detection, HDR (photo/panorama), Night Mode, OIS, Panorama, PDAF, RAW, TOF 3D LiDAR Scanner (Depth) | Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR (photo/panorama) | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | OIS | ||
| Video | 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), Stereo Sound Recording | Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), HDR, Stereo Sound Recording | ||
| Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 48 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 12 MP | |||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | |||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | |||
| Features | Auto Focus, Continuous Auto Focus, Continuous Shooting, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, Face Detection, HDR (photo/panorama), Night Mode, OIS, Panorama, PDAF, RAW, TOF 3D LiDAR Scanner (Depth) | Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR (photo/panorama) | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | OIS | ||
| Video | 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), Stereo Sound Recording | Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), HDR, Stereo Sound Recording |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone Air
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 18 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide | ||
| Features | HDR | Dolby Vision HDR, Stereo Sound Recording | ||
| Video | 1080p@30/60/120fps, 4K@24/30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, gyro-EIS | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 18 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide | ||
| Features | HDR | Dolby Vision HDR, Stereo Sound Recording | ||
| Video | 1080p@30/60/120fps, 4K@24/30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
Battery
Winner:Apple iPhone Air
| Capacity | 2815 mAh | 3149 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 18 W | 20 W | ||
| Capacity | 2815 mAh | 3149 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 18 W | 20 W |
Memory
Winner:Apple iPhone Air
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | NvMe | NvMe | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5 | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | ||
| Storage type | NvMe | NvMe | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5 |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & eSIM) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, DC-HSDPA, EDGE, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, TDD, UMTS | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & eSIM) | ||
| Network | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, DC-HSDPA, EDGE, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, TDD, UMTS |
Connectivity
Winner:Apple iPhone Air
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Positioning | GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | ||
| Positioning | GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Face ID, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Face ID, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Features | Apple Intelligence | |||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Face ID, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Face ID, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | ||
| AI Features | Apple Intelligence |
