Apple iPhone 12 vs Apple iPhone 16e

ProcessorApple A14 BionicApple A18
Display6.1", FHD+ Super Retina XDR OLED, 60 Hz6.1", Full HD+ Super Retina XDR OLED, 60 Hz
Camera12MP+12MP/12MP48MP/12MP
Battery2815 mAh3280 mAh
RAM4 GB8 GB
Storage64 GB128 GB
Recommended ForDesign, Software and Build QualityOverall Best Pick
ColorsBlack, White, Red, Green, Blue, PurpleBlack, White
LaunchOctober 13, 2020February 19, 2025
AvailabilityOctober 23, 2020February 28, 2025
Launch Price₹79,900₹59,900
TypeFHD+ Super Retina XDR OLEDFull HD+ Super Retina XDR OLED
Refresh Rate60 Hz60 Hz
FeaturesDolby VisionHDR10
Size6.1 inches6.1 inches
Resolution Width1170 pixels1170 pixels
Resolution Height2532 pixels2532 pixels
Resolution Ratio19.5:919.5:9
Pixel Per Inch460 ppi460 ppi
Display ResolutionFHD+FHD+
Peak Brightness1200 nits1200 nits
Weight164 grams167 grams
FrontCeramic ShieldCeramic Shield
BackGlassGlass
SideAluminium FrameAluminium Frame
Build QualityCeramic Shield GlassApple Ceramic Shield
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 (4-core graphics)
Software NameiOSiOS
Software SkiniOSiOS
OS Updates(Years)55
Camera Resolution12 MP48 MP
Camera TypeWide-angleWide-angle
Camera 2 Resolution12 MP
Camera 2 TypeUltra-wide
FeaturesDual-LED Dual-tone Flash, HDR (photo/panorama), Auto Focus, OIS, Face Detection, Night Mode, Continuous Shooting, PanoramaHDR, Panorama, 3D (spatial) Audio, Dual-LED Dual Tone Flash
StabilizationOISOIS
Video4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60fps, 720p@30fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 30fps), stereo sound recording4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, OIS, Stereo Sound Recording
Front Camera Resolution12 MP12 MP
Front Camera TypeWideWide
FeaturesHDRHDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) Audio, Stereo Sound Recording
Video4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, HDR
Capacity2815 mAh3280 mAh
Battery TypeLithium IonLithium Ion
Charging Speed18 w20 w
Wireless ChargingYesYes
Storage64 GB128 GB
Storage typeNvMeNvMe
RAM4 GB8 GB
RAM typeLPDDR4LPDDR5X
Sim SlotDual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)Dual SIM (nano-SIM & eSIM, dual stand-by)
NetworkGSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5GGSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6
Bluetooth5.05.3
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSSGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
NFCYesYes
RadioNoNo
SensorsFace ID, Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Gyroscope, Barometer, Ultra Wideband (UWB) SupportFace ID, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via Satellite
AI FeaturesApple Intelligence