Apple iPhone 12 Pro
Specs
General
| Device Type | Apple Iphone |
| Model | A2407, A2341, A2406, A2408 |
| Announced | 13 October, 2020 |
| Released | 23 October, 2020 |
| Status | Available |
Design
| Water Resistant | Water resistant (up to 30 minutes in a depth of 6 meter), IP68 |
| Dimensions | 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.4 mm |
| Weight | 189 g |
| Protection | Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), stainless steel frame |
| Colors | Silver, Graphite, Gold, Pacific Blue |
Display
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| Display Type Display Technology => A number of display technologies and types used in mobile phones => TFT (Thin Film Transistor), IPS (In-Place Switching), OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode), AMOLED (Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode), Super AMOLED (an even advanced version of AMOLED), Resistive Touchscreen (Resistive touchscreens contain two layer of conductive material with a very small gap between them which acts as a resistance), Capacitive Touchsceen (Capacitive touchscreen technology consists of a layer of glass coated with a transparent conductor) | Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.1 inches (15.49 cm) |
| Resolution | 1170x2532 px (FHD+) |
| Display Colors Display Colors is refers to the number of different shades of colors that the screen is capable of displaying => 64K colors, 256K colors and 16 million colors, Obviously 16M is highest available range of colors and better than others. | 16M colors |
| Pixel Density Pixel Density (PPI) is refers to the concentration of pixels on a particular display, measured in pixels per inch (ppi). Pixel density is calculated by dividing the diagonal pixel resolution of a display by its diagonal size, higher pixel density better display quality. | 457 ppi |
| Touch Screen | 3D Touch Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
| Display Protection Display Protection => Gorilla Glass is a special alkali-aluminosilicate glass shield with exceptional damage resistance that helps protect mobile displays from scratches, drops, and bumps of everyday use, It is always better to go for a smartphone with Gorilla Glass for that added protection and peace of mind. | Ceramic Shield glass |
| Features | HDR10, 800 nits (typ), 1200 nits (peak), Dolby Vision, Wide color gamut, True-tone |
| Secondary Display | No |
Camera
| Front Camera | 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6" |
| Camera Setup | Triple |
| Main Camera Camera is able to capture photographs and usually videos, The most important characteristics of a camera are the resolution (measured in megapixels), lens focus type (fixed or automatic), higher megapixel cameras are known to capture higher quality photos, but not always a good measurement of the photos quality. |
12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.0, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.4", 1.0µm |
| Image | 4000 x 3000 Pixels |
| Video | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10‑bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec. |
| Camera Features | phase detection, OIS, 2x optical zoom, Geo-tagging, , touch focus, face/smile detection, HDR (photo/panorama), Video (4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10‑bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec.) |
| Flash Flash Light => There is commonly two types of flash lights are used in camera mobile phones, LED Flash (LED flash offers lower power consumption with drive circuitry that takes up very little room, LEDs can be strobed faster than any other light source), Xenon Flash (xenon flash produces an extremely intense full-spectrum white light for a very short duration) | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) |
Hardware
| Operating System OS => Every computer system run on a base software called Operating System (OS). Operating System controls all basic operations of the computer (such as smartphone, PDAs, tablet computers and other handheld devices). The Operating System allows the user to install and run third party applications (apps), apps are used to add new functionality to the device. | IOS 14 |
| Chipset Chipset is a group of integrated circuits designed to perform one or a more dedicated functions, often with real time computing constraints, Popular smartphones are equipped with more advanced embedded chipsets that can do many different tasks depending on their programming. | Apple A14 Bionic |
| CPU CPU (Central Processing Unit) mostly known as processors, CPU processes instructions in order to carry out certain functions that make your device operate properly. Processors are often described as the brain of computers, smartphones and tablets, Smartphones and tablets rely on processors to carry out their every task, Processors are an incredibly important factor in selecting any type of computing device, including your smartphone. | Hexa Core (3.1 GHz, Dual core, Firestorm + 1.8 GHz, Quad core, Icestorm) |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| Fabrication | 5 nm |
| GPU GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) is a single-chip processor designed to rapidly manipulate and alter memory to accelerate the creation of images in a frame buffer intended for output to a display, This includes things such as lighting effects, object transformations, and 3D motion. | Apple GPU (four-core graphics) |
| RAM (Memory) RAM (Random Access Memory) is a type of computer memory that can be accessed randomly, any byte of memory can be accessed without touching the preceding bytes that allows information to be stored and accessed quickly from random locations. RAM is the most common type of memory found in computer systems, smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices. | 6 GB |
| Internal Storage Internal Storage is a data storage space (flash memory) mostly used in smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices where operating system, apps, music, photos, videos, files and other user data Is stored. | 64/256/512GB Built-in |
| Card Slot Memory Card Slot is a special slot for inserting a memory card. Memory cards allow you to expand the phone's built-in memory, A memory card (sometimes called a flash memory card or a storage card) is a small storage medium used to store data such as text, pictures, audio, and video, for use on small, portable or remote computing devices such as mobile phones, mp3 players, digital cameras. | |
| Sensors Sensors are electronic components that detects and responds to some type of input from the physical environment. The specific input could be light, heat, motion, moisture, pressure and location, The output is generally a signal that is converted to use in computing systems, a location sensor, such as a GPS receiver is able to detect current location of your electronic device. | Accelerometer, Compass, Face ID, Gyro, Proximity |
Network
| SIM TYPE SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) is a small card that contains mobile network subscriber's account information. This allows the phone using the card to attach to a mobile network. The SIM card is most commonly associated with GSM and UMTS mobile networks. Moving a SIM card from one phone to another allows a subscriber to switch mobile phones without having to contact their mobile network carrier. SIM cards can also be used by a phone to store limited amounts of data, such as phone numbers and text messages. | Nano SIM |
| SIM Technology | Dual Sim, Dual Standby or eSIM |
| 2G Network | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G Network | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G Network |
LTE |
| 5G Network | 5G SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave |
Multimedia
| FM Radio | |
| Stereo Speakers | YES |
| Loudspeaker | YES |
| Audio Jack | Lightning to 3.5 mm headphone jack adapter |
| Audio Features | Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus |
Connectivity
| Wi-fi Wi-Fi is a popular wireless networking technology using radio waves to provide high-speed network connections that allows devices to communicate without cords or cables, Wi-Fi is increasingly becoming the preferred mode of internet connectivity all over the world. | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band |
| Bluetooth Bluetooth is a wireless communications technology for exchanging data between mobile phones, headsets, computers and other network devices over short distances without wires, Bluetooth technology was primarily designed to support simple wireless networking of personal consumer devices. | v5.0 with A2DP, LE |
| GPS GPS The Global Positioning System is a satellite-based radio navigation system, GPS permits users to determine their position, velocity and the time 24 hours a day, in all weather, anywhere in the world, In order to locate your position, your device or GPS receiver must have a clear view of the sky. | Yes + A-GPS support, & GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| USB | Lightning, USB 2.0 |
| EDGE EDGE (Enhanced Data GSM Environment) is a wireless network technology generally considered the next step in the 2G network offers data transfer rates up to four times faster than ordinary GSM networks, Generally, EDGE is used for the purpose of wireless data transfer, such as sharing pictures and videos or browsing the Internet via a mobile phone connection. | |
| GPRS GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) is a packet oriented mobile data service on the 2G and 3G cellular communication system's global system for mobile communications (GSM), Generally, GPRS is used for the purpose of wireless data transfer, such as sharing pictures and videos or browsing the Internet via a mobile phone connection. | |
| Speed | 3G (HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps), 4G LTE-A, 5G capable, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps |
| Wi-fi Hotspot | |
| NFC NFC (Near field communication) is a set of standards for smartphones and similar devices to establish peer-to-peer radio communications with each other by touching them together or bringing them into proximity, usually no more than a few inches. |
Features
| Messaging | iMessage, SMS (threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email |
| Web Browser Web Browser => a web browser is a software application used to locate, retrieve and display content on the World Wide Web, including Web pages, images, video and other files, The primary function of a web browser is to render HTML, the code used to design or markup webpages. | HTML5 |
| Games | Built-in + Downloadable |
| Torch |
Battery
| Battery Type Battery Type => Cell phones run on various kinds of batteries depending on the manufacturer, phone size or shape and features. There are basically four types of cell phone batteries => Lithium Polymer, Lithium Ion, Nickel Metal Hydride and Nickel Cadmium. | Li-Ion (Lithium Ion) |
| Capacity Battery Capacity is a measure (typically in Amp-hr) of the charge stored by the battery, and is determined by the mass of active material contained in the battery. The battery capacity represents the maximum amount of energy that can be extracted from the battery under certain conditions. | 2815 mAh |
| Placement | Non-removable |
| Wireless Charging Wireless Charging (Inductive Charging) uses an electromagnetic field to transfer energy between two objects. This is usually done with a charging station. Energy is sent through an inductive coupling to an electrical device, which can then use that energy to charge batteries or run the device. | Yes |
| Talk Time Talk Time is the longest time that a single battery charge will last when you are constantly talking on the phone under perfect conditions, Ambient temperature and highly dependent on the cellular network environment such as the distance to the closest cell network tower. | up to 17 hrs |
| Music Play | up to 50 hrs |
| Extra |
Fast charging 18W, 50% in 30 min (advertised) USB Power Delivery 2.0 Qi fast wireless charging 15W |
Introduction:
The Apple iPhone 12 Pro is part of the iPhone 12 series, released in October 2020, and positions itself as a premium offering in Apple’s lineup. With the addition of 5G connectivity, a refined design, and an advanced triple-camera system with LiDAR, the iPhone 12 Pro aims to meet the needs of power users and photography enthusiasts alike. This review covers the key aspects of the iPhone 12 Pro, including its design, display, performance, camera capabilities, battery life, and software, along with a detailed list of pros and cons.
Specifications at a Glance
- Display: 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED (2532 x 1170 pixels, 460 ppi)
- Processor: Apple A14 Bionic chip with 64-bit architecture
- RAM: 6 GB
- Storage Options: 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB
- Rear Cameras: Triple 12 MP system (wide f/1.6, ultra-wide f/2.4, telephoto f/2.0) with LiDAR scanner and 4K Dolby Vision HDR video recording
- Front Camera: 12 MP TrueDepth camera (f/2.2)
- Battery: 2,815 mAh
- Water and Dust Resistance: IP68 rating (up to 6 meters for 30 minutes)
- Operating System: Originally iOS 14, upgradable to the latest iOS versions
- Audio: Stereo speakers, Lightning port (no headphone jack)
- Dimensions: 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.4 mm
- Weight: 189 grams
Design and Build Quality
Aesthetics:
- Premium Materials: The iPhone 12 Pro boasts a stainless steel frame, providing a more premium feel compared to the aluminum frame on the iPhone 12. The back is made of matte glass, giving it a sophisticated look and feel.
- Flat-Edge Design: The iPhone 12 Pro adopts a flat-edge design, reminiscent of the iPhone 4 and 5, offering a modern yet nostalgic aesthetic.
- Color Options: The iPhone 12 Pro is available in more subdued, elegant color options:
- Graphite, Silver, Gold, Pacific Blue
Durability:
- Ceramic Shield: The front of the iPhone 12 Pro is protected by Ceramic Shield, which Apple claims provides four times better drop performance than previous models.
- IP68 Rating: The iPhone 12 Pro is water-resistant up to 6 meters for 30 minutes, making it highly resistant to accidental spills and submersion.
- Stainless Steel Frame: The stainless steel frame adds to the phone’s durability while also providing a luxurious finish.
Ergonomics:
- Slightly Heavier: At 189 grams, the iPhone 12 Pro is heavier than the iPhone 12, mainly due to its stainless steel construction. While it feels solid and premium in hand, the added weight might be noticeable during extended use.
- Face ID: The TrueDepth camera system enables fast and secure Face ID authentication, which works reliably in various lighting conditions.
Overall, the Apple iPhone 12 Pro’s design and build quality are top-tier, offering a blend of luxury and durability with a modern aesthetic.
Display
Specifications:
- Size: 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED Display
- Resolution: 2532 x 1170 pixels (460 ppi)
- Panel Type: OLED
- Color Gamut: Wide color (P3)
- True Tone: Adjusts display color temperature based on ambient lighting
- HDR Support: Supports HDR10 and Dolby Vision
- Contrast Ratio: 2,000,000:1
- Brightness: Up to 800 nits typical, 1200 nits peak (HDR content)
Performance:
- Visual Excellence: The Apple iPhone 12 Pro’s display is one of the best in the industry, offering sharp and vibrant visuals. The OLED technology ensures deep blacks, rich colors, and excellent contrast.
- HDR Content: The Super Retina XDR display excels at displaying HDR content, offering enhanced contrast and more vivid colors for a truly immersive viewing experience.
- True Tone and Color Accuracy: True Tone adjusts the display’s color temperature based on ambient lighting, making it easier on the eyes. The display also offers excellent color accuracy, suitable for professional photo and video editing.
- Outdoor Visibility: With a peak brightness of 1200 nits for HDR content, the display remains easily viewable even in bright outdoor conditions.
In summary, the Apple iPhone 12 Pro’s display delivers a premium viewing experience, with sharp resolution, vibrant colors, and exceptional brightness, making it ideal for media consumption and professional work.
Performance
Hardware:
- Processor: Apple A14 Bionic chip with six cores (two high-performance and four energy-efficient)
- RAM: 6 GB
Performance Evaluation:
- Speed and Power: The A14 Bionic chip is incredibly powerful, offering top-tier performance across all tasks, from gaming to multitasking and demanding applications. The 6 GB of RAM ensures smooth performance even under heavy loads.
- Gaming: The A14’s GPU delivers exceptional gaming performance, handling even the most graphics-intensive games with ease. The OLED display enhances the gaming experience with vivid visuals and smooth motion.
- AI and Machine Learning: The Neural Engine in the A14 Bionic enhances machine learning tasks, improving photography, augmented reality experiences, and overall system efficiency.
- Battery Optimization: The efficiency cores in the A14 help optimize battery life, handling less demanding tasks without sacrificing performance.
Benchmark Scores:
- Geekbench 5: The iPhone 12 Pro scores around 1,600 (single-core) and 4,000 (multi-core), placing it among the fastest smartphones available at its release.
Overall, the Apple iPhone 12 Pro offers unparalleled performance, making it ideal for power users, professionals, and gamers alike.
Camera
The Apple iPhone 12 Pro features a versatile triple-camera system with LiDAR, offering advanced photography and videography capabilities.
Rear Cameras:
- Primary Lens: 12 MP wide-angle lens with an f/1.6 aperture and Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
- Ultra-Wide Lens: 12 MP ultra-wide-angle lens with an f/2.4 aperture and a 120° field of view
- Telephoto Lens: 12 MP telephoto lens with an f/2.0 aperture, 2x optical zoom, and OIS
- LiDAR Scanner: The LiDAR scanner enhances autofocus in low-light conditions and enables advanced augmented reality experiences.
- Night Mode: Available on all three lenses, Night Mode significantly improves low-light photography.
- Smart HDR 3: Enhances photos by adjusting contrast, color, and lighting in real-time for more balanced images.
- Deep Fusion: Improves detail and texture in photos taken in medium to low light conditions by using advanced machine learning.
Front Camera:
- Resolution: 12 MP TrueDepth camera
- Aperture: f/2.2
- Features: Portrait Mode with advanced bokeh and Depth Control, Animoji, Memoji, 4K video recording at 60 fps, Night Mode, and Deep Fusion
Camera Performance:
- Daylight Photography: The iPhone 12 Pro captures stunning images with great color accuracy, sharpness, and dynamic range. The Smart HDR 3 feature ensures well-balanced photos even in challenging lighting.
- Low-Light Photography: Night Mode on all three rear cameras and the front camera allows the iPhone 12 Pro to capture bright and detailed images in low-light conditions. The LiDAR scanner further enhances low-light performance by improving autofocus speed and accuracy.
- Telephoto Lens: The telephoto lens allows for 2x optical zoom, offering more versatility in framing shots without sacrificing image quality.
- Portrait Mode: The Portrait Mode is enhanced with the LiDAR scanner, providing better edge detection and more realistic bokeh effects.
Video Recording:
- 4K Video at 60 fps: The iPhone 12 Pro is capable of recording high-quality 4K videos at 60 frames per second, with excellent color accuracy and dynamic range.
- Dolby Vision HDR: The iPhone 12 Pro supports Dolby Vision HDR recording, offering cinema-grade video quality with enhanced contrast and vivid colors.
- ProRAW: The iPhone 12 Pro introduces Apple ProRAW, allowing for more flexibility in post-processing by capturing RAW images with the benefits of computational photography.
- Audio Quality: The iPhone 12 Pro records clear and crisp audio, making it suitable for professional-grade video production.
Limitations:
- Limited Optical Zoom: The 2x optical zoom on the telephoto lens is adequate but not as powerful as the 2.5x optical zoom on the Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max.
In conclusion, the Apple iPhone 12 Pro’s camera system is highly versatile and powerful, making it an excellent choice for photography enthusiasts and professionals who demand top-tier camera performance.
Battery Life
Battery Specifications:
- Capacity: 2,815 mAh
- Type: Non-removable lithium-ion battery
- Charging: Supports fast charging and wireless charging, including MagSafe
Battery Performance:
- All-Day Battery Life: The iPhone 12 Pro’s battery life is sufficient for a full day of moderate to heavy use, but power users might find it necessary to charge the device by the evening.
- Charging Speed: The iPhone 12 Pro supports 20W fast charging, which can charge the battery to 50% in around 30 minutes. It also supports 15W MagSafe wireless charging.
- Battery Longevity: Over time, the battery will degrade, as with all lithium-ion batteries. Apple’s iOS includes a Battery Health feature to monitor battery condition.
Battery Life Comparison:
- Against iPhone 12: The Apple iPhone 12 Pro’s battery life is similar to the iPhone 12, despite the additional power demands of the Pro model’s features.
- Against iPhone 12 Pro Max: The 12 Pro Max offers better battery life due to its larger battery capacity.
Overall, the battery life of the Apple iPhone 12 Pro is adequate for most users, though power users might wish for a larger battery. The fast and wireless charging options add convenience.
Software
Operating System:
- Original OS: iOS 14
- Upgradability: Continuously supported with updates to the latest iOS versions
User Experience:
- iOS Ecosystem: The Apple iPhone 12 Pro benefits from the seamless integration of Apple’s iOS ecosystem, offering a smooth and user-friendly experience with features like Continuity, Handoff, and AirDrop.
- Performance Over Time: The A14 Bionic chip ensures that the Apple iPhone 12 Pro continues to perform well even with new iOS updates.
- App Compatibility: The device remains compatible with the vast majority of apps on the App Store, with new features and apps being supported as iOS evolves.
Software Features:
- Face ID: Fast and secure facial recognition for unlocking the phone and authorizing payments.
- Animoji and Memoji: The TrueDepth camera enables animated emojis and personalized avatars that mimic the user’s facial expressions.
- Augmented Reality: ARKit provides immersive augmented reality experiences, leveraging the A14 Bionic chip’s capabilities.
- ProRAW: A new feature that allows for more advanced photo editing by combining RAW image data with Apple’s computational photography.
- Apple Services: Access to Apple Pay, iCloud, Apple Music, and other services enhances the device’s utility.
Future-Proofing:
- Software Support: The AppleiPhone 12 Pro will continue to receive iOS updates for several years, ensuring it remains functional and secure.
In summary, the Apple iPhone 12 Pro offers a robust software experience, with all the benefits of Apple’s ecosystem and a user-friendly interface, making it an excellent choice for most users.
Pros & Cons
Pros:
- Premium Design: The stainless steel frame and matte glass back give the Apple iPhone 12 Pro a luxurious and durable build.
- Superb Display: The 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display is sharp, vibrant, and supports HDR content.
- Powerful Performance: The A14 Bionic chip ensures top-tier performance, handling everything from gaming to multitasking with ease.
- Versatile Camera System: The triple-camera system with LiDAR delivers excellent photos and videos, with advanced features like Night Mode and Dolby Vision HDR.
- 5G Connectivity: Supports 5G networks, future-proofing the device for faster mobile internet speeds.
- MagSafe and Wireless Charging: MagSafe adds convenience and opens up possibilities for new accessories.
- Software Updates: The Apple iPhone 12 Pro will receive iOS updates for several years, ensuring long-term support and security.
Cons:
- High Price: The Apple iPhone 12 Pro is an expensive device, especially with higher storage options.
- Limited Battery Life: While adequate for most users, the battery life may be insufficient for heavy users.
- No Included Charger: Apple no longer includes a charger in the box, so users will need to purchase one separately if they don’t already have a compatible charger.
- Limited Optical Zoom: The 2x optical zoom on the telephoto lens is less powerful than the 2.5x zoom on the iPhone 12 Pro Max.
- No Headphone Jack: Like other recent iPhones, the iPhone 12 Pro lacks a headphone jack, requiring wireless or Lightning-compatible headphones.
Conclusion
The Apple iPhone 12 Pro is a premium smartphone that combines cutting-edge technology with a luxurious design and robust software experience. It offers a powerful performance thanks to the A14 Bionic chip, a stunning Super Retina XDR display, and a versatile triple-camera system with LiDAR. The introduction of 5G connectivity and MagSafe further enhances its appeal, making it a future-proof device.
However, the high price, limited battery life, and the absence of an included charger may be drawbacks for some users. Additionally, the limited optical zoom compared to the 12 Pro Max may be a consideration for photography enthusiasts.
In summary, the Apple iPhone 12 Pro is an excellent choice for those looking for a high-performing, stylish, and durable smartphone that offers a top-notch display, solid camera capabilities, and the benefits of Apple’s ecosystem. It is particularly appealing to users who want a device that will remain relevant and functional for years to come.
Review
Disclaimer Note
All prices in Pakistan is updated daily from the price list provided by local shops and dealers but we can not guarantee that the information / price on this page is 100% correct (Human error is possible), always visit your local shop for exact cell phone cost & rate.
