Apple iPhone 12 vs Apple iPhone 16

ProcessorApple A14 BionicApple A18
Display6.1", FHD+ Super Retina XDR OLED, 60 Hz6.1", FHD+ Super Retina XDR OLED, 60 Hz
Camera12MP+12MP/12MP48MP+12MP/12MP
Battery2815 mAh3561 mAh
RAM4 GB8 GB
Storage64 GB128 GB
Recommended ForDesign, Multimedia, Software, Build Quality and Main CameraDesign, Performance, Display, Battery, Gaming, Software, Build Quality and Main Camera
ColorsBlack, White, Red, Green, Blue, PurpleUltramarine, Teal, Pink, White, Black
LaunchOctober 13, 2020September 09, 2024
AvailabilityOctober 23, 2020September 20, 2024
Launch Price₹79,900₹79,990
TypeFHD+ Super Retina XDR OLEDFHD+ Super Retina XDR OLED
Refresh Rate60 Hz60 Hz
FeaturesDolby VisionDolby Vision
Size6.1 inches6.1 inches
Resolution Width1170 pixels1179 pixels
Resolution Height2532 pixels2256 pixels
Resolution Ratio19.5:919.5:9
Pixel Per Inch460 ppi460 ppi
Display ResolutionFHD+FHD+
Peak Brightness1200 nits2000 nits
Weight164 grams170 grams
FrontCeramic ShieldCeramic Shield
BackGlassGlass
SideAluminium FrameAluminium Frame
Build QualityCeramic Shield GlassCorning-made Glass
PortLightning, USB 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
IP ratingIP68 (dust and water resistant)IP68 (dust and water resistant)
SpeakerStereo SpeakersStereo Speakers
Chipset BrandAppleApple
Chipset NameA14 BionicA18
CPUHexa-coreHexa-core
GPUApple GPU (4-core graphics)Apple GPU
Software NameiOSiOS
Software SkiniOSiOS
OS Updates(Years)55
Camera Resolution12 MP48 MP
Camera TypeWide-angleWide-angle
Camera 2 Resolution12 MP12 MP
Camera 2 TypeUltra-wideUltra-wide
FeaturesDual-LED Dual-tone Flash, HDR (photo/panorama), Auto Focus, OIS, Face Detection, Night Mode, Continuous Shooting, PanoramaAuto Focus, Digital Zoom, Optical Zoom, OIS, panorama, HDR, PDAF, Night Mode
StabilizationOISOIS
Video4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60fps, 720p@30fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 30fps), stereo sound recording4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), HDR, Cinematic mode (4K@30fps), stereo sound recording, RAW
Front Camera Resolution12 MP12 MP
Front Camera TypeWideWide
FeaturesHDRAuto Focus, Face Unlock, HDR, Night Mode, Cinematic mode (4k@30fps), DIS
Video4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
Capacity2815 mAh3561 mAh
Battery TypeLithium IonLithium Ion
Charging Speed18 w45 w
Wireless ChargingYesYes
Storage64 GB128 GB
Storage typeNvMeNvMe
RAM4 GB8 GB
RAM typeLPDDR4LPDDR5
Sim SlotDual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)Dual SIM (nano-SIM and eSIM)
NetworkGSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5GGSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G, CDMA, EVDO
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7
Bluetooth5.05.3
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSSGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou
NFCYesYes
RadioNoNo
SensorsFace ID, Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Gyroscope, Barometer, Ultra Wideband (UWB) SupportFace ID, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Ultra Wideband 2 (UWB) support, Emergency SOS via Satellite (SMS sending/receiving), Touch-sensitive Camera Button
AI FeaturesWriting Tools, Genmoji, Priority Messages, Image Playground