iPhone12
Finish
Black, White,(PRODUCT)RED, Green, Blue, Purple
CeramicShield front
Glass back and aluminum design
Capacity1
- 64GB
- 128GB
- 256GB
Size and Weight2
Weight:
5.78 ounces (164 grams)
Display
- Super Retina XDR display
- 6.1‑inch (diagonal) all‑screen OLEDdisplay
- 2532‑by‑1170-pixel resolution at 460ppi
- HDR display
- True Tone
- Wide color (P3)
- Haptic Touch
- 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio (typical)
- 625 nits max brightness (typical); 1200 nits peak brightness(HDR)
- Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating
- Support for display of multiple languages and characterssimultaneously
The iPhone12 display has rounded corners that follow a beautiful curved design, and these corners are within a standard rectangle. When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 6.06inches diagonally (actual viewable area is less).
Splash, Water, and Dust Resistant3
Rated IP68 (maximum depth of 6 meters up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529
Chip
- A14 Bionic chip
- 6-core CPU with 2 performance and 4 efficiency cores
- 4-core GPU
- 16-core Neural Engine
Camera
- Dual 12MP camera system: Main and Ultra Wide cameras
- Main: ƒ/1.6 aperture
- Ultra Wide: ƒ/2.4 aperture and 120° field of view
- 2x optical zoom out
- Digital zoom up to 5x
- Portrait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth Control
- Portrait Lighting with six effects (Natural, Studio, Contour, Stage, Stage Mono, High‑Key Mono)
- Optical image stabilization (Main)
- Seven‑element lens (Main); five‑element lens (Ultra Wide)
- True Tone flash with Slow Sync
- Panorama (up to 63MP)
- Sapphire crystal lens cover
- 100% Focus Pixels (Main)
- Night mode
- Deep Fusion
- Smart HDR 3
- Wide color capture for photos and LivePhotos
- Lens correction (Ultra Wide)
- Advanced red‑eye correction
- Auto image stabilization
- Burst mode
- Photo geotagging
- Image formats captured: HEIF and JPEG
Video Recording
- HDR video recording with Dolby Vision up to 4K at 30fps
- 4K video recording at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60fps
- 1080p HD video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60fps
- 720p HD video recording at 30 fps
- Optical image stabilization for video (Main)
- 2x optical zoom out
- Digital zoom up to 3x
- Audio zoom
- True Tone flash
- QuickTake video
- Slo‑mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps or 240fps
- Time‑lapse video with stabilization
- Night mode Time‑lapse
- Cinematic video stabilization (4K, 1080p, and 720p)
- Continuous autofocus video
- Take 8MP still photos while recording 4K video
- Playback zoom
- Video formats recorded: HEVC and H.264
- Stereo recording
TrueDepth Camera
- 12MP camera
- ƒ/2.2 aperture
- Portrait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth Control
- Portrait Lighting with six effects (Natural, Studio, Contour, Stage, Stage Mono, High‑Key Mono)
- Animoji and Memoji
- Night mode
- Deep Fusion
- Smart HDR 3
- HDR video recording with Dolby Vision up to 4K at 30 fps
- 4K video recording at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps
- 1080p HD video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps
- Slo‑mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps
- Time‑lapse video with stabilization
- Night mode Time‑lapse
- Cinematic video stabilization (4K, 1080p, and 720p)
- QuickTake video
- Wide color capture for photos and Live Photos
- Lens correction
- Retina Flash
- Auto image stabilization
- Burst mode
FaceID
- Enabled by TrueDepth camera for facial recognition
ApplePay
- Pay with your iPhone using FaceID in stores, within apps, and on theweb
- Send and receive money in Messages with AppleCash4
- Complete purchases made with ApplePay on your Mac
- Pay for your ride using ExpressTransit5
Learn more about ApplePay
Learn more about AppleCash
AppleCard
- Credit card created by Apple, designed for iPhone
- Get 3% Daily Cash at Apple. And at select merchants when you use ApplePay.
- Use the Wallet app to apply for, manage, and use AppleCard
- Titanium, laser‑etched physical credit card for use where ApplePay is not accepted yet
- Share with up to five people, 13 years or older, in your Family Sharing group to track expenses, manage spending, and build credit together (for those over 18)6
Learn more about AppleCard
Carriers
Cellular and Wireless
Model A2172*
- 5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79)
- 5G NR mmWave (Bands n260, n261)
- FDD‑LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71)
- TD‑LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
- CDMA EV‑DO Rev. A (800, 1900 MHz)
- UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz)
- GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)
All models
- 5G (sub‑6 GHz and mmWave) with 4x4 MIMO7
- Gigabit LTE with 4x4 MIMO and LAA7
- Wi‑Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO
- Bluetooth 5.0
- Ultra Wideband chip for spatial awareness8
- NFC with reader mode
- Express Cards with power reserve
Location
- GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, and BeiDou
- Digital compass
- Wi‑Fi
- Cellular
- iBeacon microlocation
Video Calling9
- FaceTime video calling over cellular or Wi‑Fi
- FaceTime HD (1080p) video calling over 5G or Wi‑Fi
- Share experiences like movies, TV, music, and other apps in a FaceTime call with SharePlay
- Screen sharing
- Portrait mode in FaceTime video
- Spatial Audio
- Voice Isolation and Wide Spectrum microphone modes
- Zoom with rear‑facing camera
Audio Calling9
- FaceTime audio
- Voice over LTE (VoLTE)7
- Wi‑Fi calling7
- Share experiences like movies, TV, music, and other apps in a FaceTime call with SharePlay
- Screen sharing
- Spatial Audio
- Voice Isolation and Wide Spectrum microphone modes
Audio Playback
- Supported formats include AAC, MP3, AppleLossless, FLAC, DolbyDigital, DolbyDigitalPlus, and DolbyAtmos
- Spatial Audioplayback
- User‑configurable maximum volumelimit
Video Playback
- Supported formats include HEVC andH.264
- HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10, andHLG
- Up to 4KHDRAirPlay for mirroring, photos, and video out to AppleTV (2ndgeneration or later) or AirPlay2–enabled smartTV
- Video mirroring and video out support: Up to 1080p through Lightning Digital AV Adapter and Lightning to VGA Adapter (adapters soldseparately)10
Siri11
- Use your voice to send messages, set reminders, andmore
- Activate hands‑free with only your voice using “Hey Siri”
- Use your voice to run shortcuts from your favorite apps
Learn more about Siri
External Buttons and Connectors
Volume up/down
Ring/Silent
Side button
Built‑instereospeaker
Built‑in microphone
Lightning connector
Built‑in microphones
Built‑in
stereospeaker
Power and Battery12
Video playback:
Up to 17 hours
Video playback (streamed):
Up to 11 hours
Audio playback:
Up to 65 hours
- Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery
- MagSafe wireless charging up to 15W13
- Qi wireless charging up to 7.5W13
- Charging via USB to computer system or power adapter
- Fast-charge capable: Up to 50% charge in 30 minutes14 with 20W adapter or higher (sold separately)
MagSafe
- Wireless charging up to 15W13
- Magnet array
- Alignment magnet
- Accessory Identification NFC
- Magnetometer
Sensors
- FaceID
- Barometer
- Three‑axis gyro
- Accelerometer
- Proximity sensor
- Ambient light sensor
Operating System
- iOS16
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Accessibility
Built‑in accessibility features supporting vision, mobility, hearing, and cognitive disabilities help you get the most out of your iPhone.
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Features include:
- Voice Control
- VoiceOver
- Zoom
- Magnifier
- RTT and TTY support
- Siri and Dictation
- Type to Siri
- Switch Control
- Closed Captions
- AssistiveTouch
- Spoken Content
- Back Tap
Built-in Apps
Free Apps from Apple
Pages, Numbers, Keynote, iMovie, GarageBand, Clips, and AppleStore app are preinstalled.
SIM Card
- Dual SIM (nano‑SIM and eSIM)15
Rating for HearingAids
M3,T4
Mail Attachment Support
Viewable document types
.jpg, .tiff, .gif (images); .doc and .docx (Microsoft Word); .htm and .html (web pages); .key (Keynote); .numbers (Numbers); .pages (Pages); .pdf (Preview and Adobe Acrobat); .ppt and .pptx (Microsoft PowerPoint); .txt (text); .rtf (rich text format); .vcf (contact information); .xls and .xlsx(Microsoft Excel); .zip; .ics; .usdz (USDZ Universal)
System Requirements
- AppleID (required for some features)
- Internet access16
- Syncing to a Mac or PC requires:
- macOSCatalina10.15 or later using the Finder
- macOSElCapitan10.11.6 through macOSMojave10.14.6 using iTunes12.8 or later
- Windows7 or later using iTunes12.10.10 or later (free download from itunes.com/download)
Environmental Requirements
Operating ambient temperature:
32° to 95° F (0° to 35° C)
Nonoperating temperature:
−4° to 113° F (−20° to 45° C)
Relative humidity:
5% to 95% noncondensing
Operating altitude:
tested up to 10,000 feet (3000 m)
Languages
Language support
English (Australia, Canada, India, Singapore, UK, U.S.), Chinese (Simplified, Traditional, Traditional Hong Kong), French (Canada, France), German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish (Latin America, Mexico, Spain), Arabic, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Malay, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil, Portugal), Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese
QuickType keyboard support
English (Australia, Canada, India, Singapore, UK, U.S.), Chinese - Simplified (Handwriting, Pinyin QWERTY, Pinyin 10 Key, Shuangpin, Stroke), Chinese - Traditional (Cangjie, Handwriting, Pinyin QWERTY, Pinyin 10 Key, Shuangpin, Stroke, Sucheng, Zhuyin), French (Belgium, Canada, France, Switzerland), German (Austria, Germany, Switzerland), Italian, Japanese (Kana, Romaji), Korean (2-Set, 10 Key), Spanish (Latin America, Mexico, Spain), Ainu, Albanian, Amharic, Arabic (Modern Standard, Najdi), Armenian, Assamese, Assyrian, Azerbaijani, Bangla, Belarusian, Bodo, Bulgarian, Burmese, Cantonese - Traditional (Cangjie, Handwriting, Stroke, Sucheng), Catalan, Cherokee, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dhivehi, Dogri, Dutch, Emoji, Estonian, Faroese, Filipino, Finnish, Dutch (Belgium), Fula (Adlam), Georgian, Greek, Gujarati, Hawaiian, Hebrew, Hindi (Devanagari, Latin, Transliteration), Hungarian, Icelandic, Igbo, Indonesian, Irish Gaelic, Kannada, Kashmiri (Arabic, Devanagari), Kazakh, Khmer, Konkani (Devanagari), Kurdish (Arabic, Latin), Kyrgyz, Lao, Latvian, Lithuanian, Macedonian, Maithili, Malay (Arabic, Latin), Malayalam, Maltese, Manipuri (Bangla, Meetei Mayek), Maori, Marathi, Mongolian, Navajo, Nepali, Norwegian (Bokmål, Nynorsk), Odia, Pashto, Persian, Persian (Afghanistan), Polish, Portuguese (Brazil, Portugal), Punjabi, Rohingya, Romanian, Russian, Sanskrit, Santali (Devanagari, Ol Chiki), Serbian (Cyrillic, Latin), Sindhi (Arabic, Devanagari), Sinhala, Slovak, Slovenian, Swahili, Swedish, Tajik, Tamil (Anjal, Tamil 99), Telugu, Thai, Tibetan, Tongan, Turkish, Turkmen, Ukrainian, Urdu, Uyghur, Uzbek (Arabic, Cyrillic, Latin), Vietnamese, Welsh
QuickType keyboard support with autocorrection
Arabic (Modern Standard), Arabic (Najdi), Bangla, Bulgarian, Catalan, Cherokee, Chinese - Simplified (Pinyin QWERTY), Chinese - Traditional (Pinyin QWERTY), Chinese - Traditional (Zhuyin), Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English (Australia), English (Canada), English (India), English (Japan), English (Singapore), English (UK), English (U.S.), Estonian, Filipino, Finnish, Dutch (Belgium), French (Belgium), French (Canada), French (France), French (Switzerland), German (Austria), German (Germany), German (Switzerland), Greek, Gujarati, Hawaiian, Hebrew, Hindi (Devanagari), Hindi (Transliteration), Hungarian, Icelandic, Indonesian, Irish Gaelic, Italian, Japanese (Kana), Japanese (Romaji), Korean (2-set), Latvian, Lithuanian, Macedonian, Malay, Marathi, Norwegian (Bokmål), Norwegian (Nynorsk), Persian, Persian (Afghanistan), Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Portuguese (Portugal), Punjabi, Romanian, Russian, Serbian (Cyrillic), Serbian (Latin), Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish (Latin America), Spanish (Mexico), Spanish (Spain), Swedish, Tamil (Anjal), Tamil (Tamil 99), Telugu, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu, Vietnamese
QuickType keyboard support with predictive input
English (Australia, Canada, India, Singapore, UK, U.S.), Chinese (Simplified, Traditional), French (Belgium, Canada, France, Switzerland), German (Austria, Germany, Switzerland), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish (Latin America, Mexico, Spain), Arabic (Modern Standard, Najdi), Cantonese (Traditional), Dutch, Hindi (Devanagari, Latin), Portuguese (Brazil, Portugal), Russian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese
QuickType keyboard support with multilingual input
English (U.S.), English (Australia), English (Canada), English (India), English (Singapore), English (UK), Chinese - Simplified (Pinyin), Chinese - Traditional (Pinyin), French (France), French (Belgium), French (Canada), French (Switzerland), German (Germany), German (Austria), German (Switzerland), Italian, Japanese (Romaji), Portuguese (Brazil), Portuguese (Portugal), Spanish (Spain), Spanish (Latin America), Spanish (Mexico), Dutch (Belgium), Dutch (Netherlands), Hindi (Latin)
QuickType keyboard support with contextual suggestions
English (U.S.), English (Australia), English (Canada), English (India), English (Singapore), English (UK), Chinese (Simplified), French (Belgium), French (Canada), French (France), French (Switzerland), German (Austria), German (Germany), German (Switzerland), Italian, Spanish (Latin America), Spanish (Mexico), Spanish (Spain), Arabic (Modern Standard), Arabic (Najdi), Dutch (Belgium), Dutch (Netherlands), Hindi (Devanagari), Hindi (Latin), Russian, Swedish, Portuguese (Brazil), Turkish, Vietnamese
QuickPath keyboard support
English (U.S.), English (Australia), English (Canada), English (India), English (Singapore), English (UK), Chinese (Simplified), French (Canada), French (France), French (Switzerland), German (Austria), German (Germany), German (Switzerland), Italian, Spanish (Latin America), Spanish (Mexico), Spanish (Spain), Portuguese (Brazil), Portuguese (Portugal), Dutch (Belgium), Dutch (Netherlands), Swedish, Vietnamese
Siri languages
English (Australia, Canada, India, Ireland, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, UK, U.S.), Spanish (Chile, Mexico, Spain, U.S.), French (Belgium, Canada, France, Switzerland), German (Austria, Germany, Switzerland), Italian (Italy, Switzerland), Japanese (Japan), Korean (Republic of Korea), Mandarin Chinese (China mainland, Taiwan), Cantonese (China mainland, Hong Kong), Arabic (Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates), Danish (Denmark), Dutch (Belgium, Netherlands), Finnish (Finland), Hebrew (Israel), Malay (Malaysia), Norwegian (Norway), Portuguese (Brazil), Russian (Russia), Swedish (Sweden), Thai (Thailand), Turkish (Turkey)
Dictation languages
English (Australia, Canada, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, United Arab Emirates, UK, U.S.), Spanish (Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Spain, Uruguay, U.S.), French (Belgium, Canada, France, Luxembourg, Switzerland), German (Austria, Germany, Luxembourg, Switzerland), Italian (Italy, Switzerland), Japanese, Korean, Mandarin (China mainland, Taiwan), Cantonese (China mainland, Hong Kong, Macao), Arabic (Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates), Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch (Belgium, Netherlands), Finnish, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi (India), Hungarian, Indonesian, Malaysian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil, Portugal), Romanian, Russian, Shanghainese (China mainland), Slovak, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese
Definition dictionary support
English (UK, U.S.), Chinese (Simplified, Traditional), Danish, Dutch, French, German, Hebrew, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish
Bilingual dictionary support
Arabic – English, Chinese(Simplified) – English, Chinese(Traditional) – English, Dutch – English, French – English, French – German, German – English, Gujarati – English, Hindi – English, Indonesian – English, Italian – English, Japanese – English, Japanese – Chinese(Simplified), Korean – English, Polish – English, Portuguese – English, Russian – English, Spanish – English, Tamil – English, Telugu – English, Thai – English, Urdu – English, Vietnamese – English
Thesaurus
English (UK, U.S.), Chinese (Simplified)
Spell check
English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Arabic, Arabic Najdi, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Turkish
Apple Pay supported regions
Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belarus, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, China mainland,17 Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Faroe Islands, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Greenland, Guernsey, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Isle of Man, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jersey, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macao, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Palestine, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, UK, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, U.S., Vatican City
In the Box
- iPhone with iOS 16
- USB-C to Lightning Cable
- Documentation
iPhone and the
Environment
iPhone12 is designed with the following features to reduce its environmental impact:18
See the iPhone 12 Product Environmental Report
Made with better materials
- 100% recycled tungsten in the Taptic Engine, representing 99% of the tungsten in the device
- 100% recycled rare earth elements in all magnets, representing 98% of the rare earth elements in the device
- 100% recycled tin in the solder of the main logic board
- 35% or more recycled plastic in multiple components
Energy efficient
- Meets U.S. Department of Energy requirements for battery charger systems19
Smarter chemistry20
- Arsenic‑free display glass
- Mercury-, BFR-, PVC-, and beryllium‑free
Green manufacturing
- Apple’s Zero Waste Program helps suppliers eliminate waste sent to landfill
- All final assembly supplier sites are transitioning to 100% renewable energy for Apple production
Responsible packaging
- 100% of virgin wood fiber comes from responsibly managed forests
- 90% or more fiber‑based packaging
Apple Trade In
Trade in your eligible device for credit toward your next purchase, or get an Apple Gift Card you can use anytime.21 If your device isn’t eligible for credit, we’ll recycle it for free.
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Apple and the Environment
We’re committed to making our products without taking from the earth, and to become carbon neutral across our entire business, including products, by2030.
See Apple’s commitment
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FAQs
What are common problems with the iPhone 12? ›
- No SIM or Invalid SIM Error on iPhone 12. ...
- Problems With Face ID on iPhone 12. ...
- iPhone 12 Audio Issues. ...
- iPhone 12 Bluetooth Issues. ...
- Wi-Fi Connection Problems With iPhone 12. ...
- Personal Hotspot Issues on iPhone 12. ...
- iPhone 12 LTE/5G Issues. ...
- iCloud Issues on the iPhone 12.
- Finish. Black, White, , Green, Blue, Purple. ...
- Capacity 1 64GB. ...
- Size and Weight 2 Width: ...
- Display. Super Retina XDR display. ...
- Splash, Water and Dust Resistant 3 Rated IP68 (maximum depth of 6 metres up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529.
- Chip. A14 Bionic chip. ...
- Camera. ...
- Video Recording.
- On your iPhone, go to Settings > Cellular.
- Tap Convert to eSIM. If you don't see Convert to eSIM, your carrier doesn't support this option. ...
- Tap Convert Cellular Plan.
- Tap Convert to eSIM.
- Wait for your eSIM to activate. ...
- Remove the physical SIM from your iPhone.
A call failed message could be a problem with your cellular provider or your iPhone. You should toggle Airplane mode, restart your phone, and reset your SIM card. You can also reset your iPhone's network settings, but that will erase passwords.
How long should an iPhone 12 last? ›The iPhone 12 has a battery of 2,815 mAh. Video playback up to 16 hours, video playback (streamed) up to 11 hours, and audio playback up to 65 hours.
Is there a secret menu on iPhone? ›Many apps on the iPhone have hidden menus called Quick Actions. All you have to do is hold down the icon for the app you want to see the Quick Action menu for. Apps that come pre-installed on your iPhone, like the Camera, Mail, Notes, Settings, Messages and Phone apps have these menus.
What is missing from iPhone 12? ›For iPhone 12 and 12 Mini owners, you'll find only two camera sensors on the back, following the same trend as the iPhone 11. With the 12 Pro and larger 12 Pro Max, that's where you'll find the triple camera set up.
What is the weird button on the side of iPhone 12? ›On iPhone 6 and later, and on iPhone SE (2nd generation) and later, press the side button to wake your iPhone or put it to sleep. On iPhone SE (1st generation) and earlier, press the top button. Use the ring/silent switch to mute sounds and alerts.
Is iPhone 12 waterproof? ›Apple's iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 lineups feature the best water resistance rating on an iPhone to date with an IP68 rating. This means that the devices can withstand water up to a depth of six meters (19.7 feet) for up to 30 minutes.
What are the hidden features of iPhone? ›- Support for Switch controllers (and others)
- Locked folders in Photos.
- Duplicate photo detection.
- Lock screen notification layouts.
- More offline Siri functions.
- See your Wi-Fi passwords.
- Hang up with Siri.
- Better portrait blurring.
Is it worth to buy iPhone 12 in 2022? ›
In 2022, the iPhone 12 isn't worth buying at full price. However, the device becomes an alluring option when it's available at a discounted rate. The discounts will likely be around for a while, making the 12th generation an excellent purchase.
Can I use someone else's SIM card to activate my iPhone? ›Yes, you absolutely can. However, there are a few things to know before you do it: If you intend to use a third-party SIM card, your phone must be unlocked: This won't be a problem if you purchased your phone directly from Apple as they generally sell them unlocked.
Do you have to activate an iPhone with a SIM card? ›Activate your iPhone or iPad
If you're setting up an iPhone or iPad (Wi-Fi + Cellular), you might need to insert your iPhone SIM card or iPad SIM card first. You might also be asked to activate your eSIM. Get help if you can't connect to Wi-Fi or if you can't activate your iPhone.
If you're setting up a new or used iPhone, you'll need to activate your iPhone with a cellular service provider. Activating your iPhone will involve inserting a SIM card into it and connecting to your cellular service provider.
Is iPhone 12 unrepairable? ›Organized chaos in the iFixit photo studio as several iPhones undergo testing. We scored the iPhone 12 a 6 out of 10 for repairability when we tore it down last week. Like most iPhones, it is a device designed, generally, to be opened and serviced, even if Apple prefers that only its technicians do so.
Does iPhone 12 have connectivity issues? ›Apple iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 users with iOS 15 are facing serious new problems with Bluetooth connectivity. Multiple bugs are being reported on Apple iOS 15.1 that are affecting iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 users. These iPhones are reporting numerous connectivity issues, serious privacy concerns.
Why is my iPhone 12 so slow all of a sudden? ›If you've used many applications on your phone, it may get slow because the applications keep running in the background. Solution: End running applications. Slide your finger slowly upwards starting from the bottom of the screen until the list of running applications is displayed.
How often should I turn off my iPhone 12? ›You shouldn't have to turn off your iPhone very often. If you're not going to use it for a few hours, it's not worth the hassle (and minuscule battery life savings) to shut it down.
What iPhone will last the longest? ›- iPhone 13 Pro Max - 9hrs 52mins. ...
- iPhone 14 pro Max - 9hr 31mins.
- iPhone 14 Plus - 9hrs 23mins.
- iPhone 11 pro Max - 8hrs 29mins. ...
- iPhone 13 Pro - 8hrs and 17mins. ...
- iPhone 14 Pro - 7hrs and 49mins.
- iPhone 13 - 7hrs and 45mins. ...
- iPhone 11 Pro - 7hrs and 36mins.
The short answer is no, you can't overcharge your phone, but the full picture is a little more complicated than that.
What is iPhone secret button? ›
It allows users to simply tap the back of their phone near where the Apple logo is, and their phone will do whatever feature they've programmed it to do through the settings menu. You can set the Back Tap feature to open the camera, take a screenshot, turn on the flashlight or even control volume up or down.
What does 3001 12345 do to your phone? ›Dial *3001#12345#* and press the Call button. This will launch the Field Test Mode app and where the bars/dots were in the top left corner of the screen, you'll now see a negative number. The negative number is the decibel signal strength reading and should be followed by the carrier name and then the network type.
How do I get to the secret page on my iPhone? ›- Open Safari on your iPhone.
- Tap the Tabs button .
- Tap [number] Tabs or Start Page to show the Tab Groups list.
- Tap Private , then tap Done.
Despite featuring the proprietary lightning port, iPhones and all Apple-made chargers already use the industry standard USB-Power Delivery spec, which means existing chargers will work perfectly fine with the upcoming USB-C iPhone.
Does iPhone 12 have hidden apps? ›You can hide apps on your iPhone so they don't appear on your home screen or in search results. To find an app that you've hidden, ask Siri, use the Search function, or open the App Library.
Can I put an SD card in an iPhone 12? ›No. Your iPhone uses internal flash memory instead of an external storage device like a microSD card.
What is the thing under the lock button on iPhone 12? ›Today, The Verge's Nilay Patel also shared on Twitter that he's received confirmation this little piece on the side of all iPhone 12 models serves as a window for the mmWave antenna. The mmWave spectrum is in the upper end of the frequency range that 5G is designed to operate on.
What are the 4 dots at the top of my iPhone 12? ›It should be your network reception strength symbol.
Why does the iPhone 12 have a circle on the back? ›That is the MagSafe charging. It's magnetic and connects for wireless charging, so the circle and line signify that it's compatible for the chargers.
Can iPhone 12 take pictures underwater? ›Are iPhones waterproof? No, the Apple iPhone is not entirely waterproof but comes with IP68 water resistance. The water resistance feature is key when taking underwater photos with an iPhone. Since iPhone 7, the iPhone has been water-resistant, and, as new models have been released, this resistance has gone up.
Can iPhone 12 go in shower? ›
With an IP68 water-resistance rating, the iPhone is not protected against high pressure or temperatures, according to the International Electrotechnical Commission. So, Apple recommends that you do not swim, shower, bathe, or play water sports with an iPhone 12.
Is the iPhone 14 out? ›The iPhone 14 will be released to the market on September 16, 2022. Meanwhile, the iPhone 14 Plus will be available on October 7.
What are some iPhone tricks? ›- Adjust the Brightness of Your iPhone's Flashlight. ...
- Do a Voiceover While Recording Your iPhone Screen. ...
- Use the Volume Buttons to Take a Photo. ...
- Apply Fun Effects to iMessages. ...
- Enjoy Built-In Nature ASMR on Your iPhone. ...
- Hide Apps Without Uninstalling Them.
| Model | Release date | Discontinuation date |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone 12 | Oct 23, 2020 | In production |
| iPhone 12 mini | Nov 13, 2020 | Sep 7, 2022 |
| iPhone 12 Pro | Oct 23, 2020 | Sep 14, 2021 |
| iPhone 12 Pro Max | Nov 13, 2020 | Sep 14, 2021 |
The iPhone 13's A15 Bionic chip brings a modest performance improvement over the A14 Bionic in the iPhone 12. Benchmarks show that the A15 in the iPhone 13 offers around 10 percent better single-core performance and 18 percent better multi-core performance compared to the iPhone 12's A14 chip.
Should I upgrade from iPhone 12 to 13? ›If you have an iPhone 12, there's little reason to upgrade right now. That's because the iPhone 12 has a lot in common with the iPhone 13. They both have 5G support, a vibrant OLED 6.1-inch screen, a fast processor, great cameras and MagSafe accessory support.
What iPhone 12 are recalled? ›Apple says that the no sound service program affects iPhone 12 and 12 Pro smartphones that were originally made between October 2020 and April 2021 (but could have been sold after those dates).
What is the weird thing on the side of the iPhone 12? ›It's both exciting and not: the panel is a 5G antenna. Specifically, it's for the ultra-fast, short-range kind of 5G known as mmWave (millimeter wave). This kind of 5G is notoriously weak over long distances, so any little help it can snag to get the signal in and out of the iPhone is going to be gratefully received.
What are the main problems of iPhone? ›- The camera does not function properly. ...
- iPhone gets hanged at Apple logo. ...
- Data Loss. ...
- iPhone app freezes or gets crashed without any prior sign. ...
- Wi-Fi does not get connected easily. ...
- Broken Screen. ...
- Battery Drain. ...
- Defective volume button.
It also throws full 5G connectivity, good cameras and the powerful A14 Bionic chip into the mix. Yet it's not perfect, with miserly base storage and lack of a 120Hz refresh rate. And the battery life could be better. Nevertheless, the iPhone 12 is still a very good iPhone, especially now that it's cheaper than ever.
Is Apple discontinuing the iPhone 12? ›
The company has reportedly discontinued production of iPhone 11, iPhone 12 Mini, and iPhones 13 Pro and Pro Max.
Is iPhone 12 radiation harmful? ›iPhone has been tested and meets applicable limits for radio frequency (RF) exposure. Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) refers to the rate at which the body absorbs RF energy.
Can iPhone 12 get viruses? ›Yes, they can, but it's highly unlikely. iOS is a closed ecosystem or sandbox, preventing viruses from spreading across your device or stealing data. Jailbroken iPhones, on the other hand, are susceptible to viruses.
What is the thing under the power button on the iPhone 12? ›Today, The Verge's Nilay Patel also shared on Twitter that he's received confirmation this little piece on the side of all iPhone 12 models serves as a window for the mmWave antenna. The mmWave spectrum is in the upper end of the frequency range that 5G is designed to operate on.
What is the little dot on the back of my iPhone 12? ›Look closely at the rear camera arrays on these devices and you'll see a little black dot near the camera lenses, about the same size as the flash. That's the lidar sensor, and it delivers a new type of depth-sensing that can make a difference in photos, AR, 3D scanning and possibly even more.
What is little hole on an iPhone 12? ›But it actually serves a very important purpose - particularly when you record a video using your smartphone. This small hole is not a button and neither is it part of the camera. It's actually a microphone - one of three on the body of the device.
What iPhone is no longer working? ›Video: Watch Everything Announced at Apple's WWDC 2022 Event
This means any phones introduced in 2016 or earlier, including the iPhone 6S, iPhone SE and iPhone 7, won't be getting Apple software updates anymore. It's not an unexpected move, given that the company regularly retires software support on older devices.
- Cracked Backs. This is, by far, one of the most common problems with iPhone owners. ...
- Damage From Water. ...
- BatteryProblems. ...
- Cracked or Damaged Screens. ...
- Faulty Charging Ports. ...
- Common iPhone Repairs (You Can DoYourself)
The Blancco Technology Group says it collected performance data from millions of mobile phones during the second quarter of 2016, and it found that iPhones had an overall failure rate of 58 percent, compared to just 35 percent failure for Android devices.
Is iPhone 12 worth buying in 2022? ›In 2022, the iPhone 12 isn't worth buying at full price. However, the device becomes an alluring option when it's available at a discounted rate. The discounts will likely be around for a while, making the 12th generation an excellent purchase.
Which one is better iPhone 12 or 11? ›
In our testing, the iPhone 12 lasted about one to two hours less than the iPhone 11, giving the older model an advantage for those who need longer battery life. Not only is the battery bigger, but it also seems that overall efficiency seems to be better, thanks to the lower-resolution LCD display.