Apple iPhone 15 vs Apple iPhone 12

ProcessorApple A16 BionicApple A14 Bionic
Display6.1", FHD+ Super Retina XDR OLED, 60 Hz6.1", FHD+ Super Retina XDR OLED, 60 Hz
Camera48MP+12MP/12MP12MP+12MP/12MP
Battery3349 mAh2815 mAh
RAM6 GB4 GB
Storage128 GB64 GB
Recommended ForPerformance, Display, Battery, Gaming and SoftwareDesign, Multimedia, Software, Build Quality and Main Camera
ColorsBlue, Pink, Yellow, Green, BlackBlack, White, Red, Green, Blue, Purple
LaunchSeptember 12, 2023October 13, 2020
AvailabilitySeptember 22, 2023October 23, 2020
Launch Price₹79,900₹79,900
TypeFHD+ Super Retina XDR OLEDFHD+ Super Retina XDR OLED
Refresh Rate60 Hz60 Hz
FeaturesHDR10Dolby Vision
Size6.1 inches6.1 inches
Resolution Width1179 pixels1170 pixels
Resolution Height2256 pixels2532 pixels
Resolution Ratio19.5:919.5:9
Pixel Per Inch461 ppi460 ppi
Display ResolutionFHD+FHD+
Peak Brightness2000 nits1200 nits
Weight171 grams164 grams
FrontGorilla GlassCeramic Shield
BackGlassGlass
SideAluminium FrameAluminium Frame
Build QualityCeramic Shield GlassCeramic Shield Glass
PortUSB Type-C 2.0Lightning, USB 2.0
IP ratingIP68 (dust and water resistant)IP68 (dust and water resistant)
SpeakerStereo SpeakersStereo Speakers
Chipset BrandAppleApple
Chipset NameA16 BionicA14 Bionic
CPUHexa-coreHexa-core
GPUApple GPU (5-core graphics)Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Software NameiOSiOS
Software SkiniOSiOS
OS Updates(Years)55
Camera Resolution48 MP12 MP
Camera TypeWide-angleWide-angle
Camera 2 Resolution12 MP12 MP
Camera 2 TypeUltra-wideUltra-wide
FeaturesAuto Focus, Digital Zoom, Optical Zoom, OIS, Panorama, HDR, PDAF, Night ModeDual-LED Dual-tone Flash, HDR (photo/panorama), Auto Focus, OIS, Face Detection, Night Mode, Continuous Shooting, Panorama
StabilizationHybrid StabilizationOIS
Video4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), HDR, Cinematic Mode (4K@30fps), Stereo Sound Recording4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60fps, 720p@30fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 30fps), stereo sound recording
Front Camera Resolution12 MP12 MP
Front Camera TypeWideWide
FeaturesAuto Focus, Face Unlock, HDR, Night Mode, Cinematic mode (4k@30fps), DISHDR
Video4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
Capacity3349 mAh2815 mAh
Battery TypeLithium IonLithium Ion
Charging Speed27 w18 w
Wireless ChargingYesYes
Storage128 GB64 GB
Storage typeNvMeNvMe
RAM6 GB4 GB
RAM typeLPDDR5LPDDR4
Sim SlotPhysical SIM and eSIMDual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
NetworkGSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G, CDMA, EVDOGSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6
Bluetooth5.35.0
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSSGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFCYesYes
RadioNoNo
SensorsFace ID, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Ultra Wideband 2 (UWB) SupportFace ID, Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Gyroscope, Barometer, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support