Apple iPhone 15 vs Apple iPhone 12
Key Specifications
| Processor | Apple A16 Bionic | Apple A14 Bionic | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.1", OLED, 60 Hz | 6.1", OLED, 60 Hz | ||
| Camera | 48MP+12MP/12MP | 12MP+12MP/12MP | ||
| Battery | 3349 mAh | 2815 mAh | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 64 GB | ||
| Processor | Apple A16 Bionic | Apple A14 Bionic | ||
| Display | 6.1", OLED, 60 Hz | 6.1", OLED, 60 Hz | ||
| Camera | 48MP+12MP/12MP | 12MP+12MP/12MP | ||
| Battery | 3349 mAh | 2815 mAh | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 64 GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Performance, Display, Battery, Gaming and Software | Design, Display, Multimedia, Software, Build Quality and Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Performance, Display, Battery, Gaming and Software | Design, Display, Multimedia, Software, Build Quality and Main Camera |
General
| Colors | Blue, Pink, Yellow, Green, Black | Black, White, Red, Green, Blue, Purple | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | September 12, 2023 | October 13, 2020 | ||
| Availability | September 22, 2023 | October 23, 2020 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹79,900 | ₹79,900 | ||
| Colors | Blue, Pink, Yellow, Green, Black | Black, White, Red, Green, Blue, Purple | ||
| Launch | September 12, 2023 | October 13, 2020 | ||
| Availability | September 22, 2023 | October 23, 2020 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹79,900 | ₹79,900 |
Display
Winner:Tie
| Type | OLED | OLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10 | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.1 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1179 pixels | 1170 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2256 pixels | 2532 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 461 ppi | 460 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 2000 nits | 1200 nits | ||
| Type | OLED | OLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10 | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.1 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1179 pixels | 1170 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2256 pixels | 2532 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 461 ppi | 460 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 2000 nits | 1200 nits |
Body
Winner:Apple iPhone 12
| Weight | 171 grams | 164 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass | Ceramic Shield | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Ceramic Shield Glass | Ceramic Shield Glass | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | , Lightning USB 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Weight | 171 grams | 164 grams | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass | Ceramic Shield | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Ceramic Shield Glass | Ceramic Shield Glass | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | , Lightning USB 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Apple iPhone 15
| Chipset Brand | Apple | Apple | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | A16 Bionic | A14 Bionic | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Hexa-core | ||
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | ||
| Software Name | iOS | iOS | ||
| Software Skin | iOS | iOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 5 year | 5 year | ||
| Chipset Brand | Apple | Apple | ||
| Chipset Name | A16 Bionic | A14 Bionic | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Hexa-core | ||
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | ||
| Software Name | iOS | iOS | ||
| Software Skin | iOS | iOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 5 year | 5 year |
Main Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone 12
| Camera Resolution | 48 MP | 12 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | Auto Focus, Continuous Shooting, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, Face Detection, HDR (photo/panorama), Night Mode, OIS, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | OIS | ||
| Video | Cinematic mode, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), HDR, Stereo Sound Recording | Dolby Vision HDR (up to 30fps), HDR, Stereo Sound Recording | ||
| Camera Resolution | 48 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | Auto Focus, Continuous Shooting, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, Face Detection, HDR (photo/panorama), Night Mode, OIS, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | OIS | ||
| Video | Cinematic mode, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), HDR, Stereo Sound Recording | Dolby Vision HDR (up to 30fps), HDR, Stereo Sound Recording |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone 15
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Features | Auto Focus, Face Unlock, HDR, Night Mode | HDR | ||
| Video | 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, Cinematic Mode (4k@30fps), gyro-EIS | 1080p@30/60/120fps, 4K@24/30/60fps, gyro-EIS | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Features | Auto Focus, Face Unlock, HDR, Night Mode | HDR | ||
| Video | 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, Cinematic Mode (4k@30fps), gyro-EIS | 1080p@30/60/120fps, 4K@24/30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
Battery
Winner:Apple iPhone 15
| Capacity | 3349 mAh | 2815 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 27 w | 18 w | ||
| Capacity | 3349 mAh | 2815 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 27 w | 18 w |
Memory
Winner:Apple iPhone 15
| Storage | 128 GB | 64 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | NvMe | NvMe | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR4 | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 64 GB | ||
| Storage type | NvMe | NvMe | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR4 |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
Winner:Apple iPhone 15
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.0 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | No | No | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.0 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | No | No |
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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
