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Apple's iPhone 12 is one of the highest-rated phones CNET has ever reviewed. If you're thinking about an upgrade from the previous yr's iPhone eleven to the base iPhone 12 model (or one of the other models available), y'all may be wondering: What exactly is the deviation between the ii phones? And is it worth it to spend $699 on an iPhone 12 (especially at present that the iPhone 13 is hither)? If y'all don't take either telephone, the iPhone 11 at present starts at $499 -- and that $200 gap might be all you demand to hear. Here are CNET's reviews of the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Mini and iPhone 12 Pro Max.

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Here's everything yous need to know about how the iPhone 12 compares with the iPhone 11.

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The iPhone 12 (and its higher-end iPhone 12 Pro analogue) received one of our highest review ratings ever. It features the powerful and fast A14 Bionic processor, dual rear cameras, 5G and a MagSafe feature that allows it to connect to other mobile accessories magnetically.

Read our iPhone 12 review.

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Design and screen size

There are 4 iPhone 12 models: the iPhone 12 Mini (5.4-inch), theiPhone 12 and 12 Pro (6.i-inch), and the iPhone 12 Pro Max (6.7-inch). By comparison, at that place are but iii iPhone eleven devices: the iPhone eleven (6.1-inch), the iPhone eleven Pro (5.8-inch) and the iPhone eleven Pro Max (6.5-inch). Basically, the base iPhone 12 and iPhone 11 are the same size. Even so, the iPhone 12 weighs near one ounce less than the 11.

There are some key differences, however, when it comes to each telephone's design. Both are IP68 rated for water-resistance, have no headphone jack, and accept wireless charging capabilities. Just the iPhone 12 also has an OLED display (compared to the iPhone 11'due south LCD), a magnetic backing that works withnew MagSafe chargers and accessories, and a more durable screen strengthened by ceramic. The 12 besides has a completely flat blueprint along the edges, with no raised buttons, as the iPhone 11 has.

The iPhone 12 comes in five colors: deep blue, minty green, red, white and black. The iPhone 11 comes in six colors: black, white, purple, greenish, yellow and Production Carmine. (Here are all the new colors and design updates for Apple tree's iPhone thirteen.)

Winner: iPhone 12

Screen refresh rate

Though at that place was speculation that the iPhone 12 Pro's display may have a 120Hz refresh charge per unit and a ProMotion display (like the iPad Pro), this concluded upward being just a rumor. Both the iPhone eleven and the iPhone 12 refresh at sixty frames per 2d, or 60Hz. Most phones are the same. But some, similar the Galaxy S20 and the OnePlus 8 Pro, refresh at 120Hz. The higher the refresh rate, the faster and smoother a phone feels when you're scrolling through apps and websites.

Winner: Tie

Cameras

Equally is typically the example with newer iPhones, the iPhone 12 has upgraded photographic camera capabilities over the iPhone xi -- especially the iPhone 12 Pro models. The iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Mini largely stick with the iPhone 11's camera design, with regular, ultrawide and selfie cameras. Merely they also offer Nighttime Mode photos that at present piece of work on the ultrawide and selfie cameras, too, and an improved HDR style for challenging scenes with vivid and nighttime elements.

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Meanwhile, the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max get major photography improvements, including a larger epitome sensor and a fourth telephoto camera for more than afar subjects, too. The iPhone 12 Pro has the same 2x zoom telephoto reach equally earlier iPhones -- a 52mm equivalent focal length -- but the Pro Max's extends to ii.5x zoom, or a 65mm equivalent lens.

Despite this, the iPhone 11 photographic camera is nothing to sneeze at: It has a Nighttime Style and an ultrawide-bending camera that can add extra detail in photos, forth with a cracking video camera. (Here are why the iPhone 13's camera has pro photographers excited, too.)

Winner: iPhone 12

The addition of 5G

All iPhone 12 models offeradjacent-generation 5G cellular connectivity, as virtually all new Android phones arriving in the United states of america already take. This means the phones tin tap into the loftier-speed wireless network on the become -- which might seem slightly less exciting during the pandemic, as nosotros're spending more than fourth dimension at home, but will yet future-proof your device for the ascension of 5G.

The iPhone xi does not offer 5G connectivity, though many people seem to believe it does.

Winner: iPhone 12

Battery life and processing speed

The iPhone 11 includes Apple'south A13 Bionic processor, while the iPhone 12 includes Apple'south A14 Bionic processor, offer faster speeds that improve the photographic camera and browsing feel. While it'south tough to see the increased speed over the A13 chip, it'due south besides meant to future-proof your phone, then that it can handle later versions of iOS.

Though Apple doesn't disembalm the battery capacity of its phones, in CNET'due south preliminary battery test (running continuous video playback in Airplane mode), the iPhone 12 battery lasted more than 17 hours. The iPhone 11 lasted nearly fourteen hours.

Winner: iPhone 12

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The 2019 iPhone 11's base of operations model cost $699, which was $50 less than the 2018 iPhone XR. At present, with the addition of the iPhone 13, the iPhone 11's cost has dropped to $499.

The iPhone 12 Mini now costs $599 and the iPhone 12 is $699. The iPhone 12 Pro was $999 at launch, and the iPhone 12 Pro Max was $1,099. But, Apple is no longer selling the Pro models later the arrival of the iPhone 13. (See the chart below for United kingdom and Australian prices. Plus, here's the best iPhone 13 deals at Target, Best Buy, Verizon and more.)

Winner: iPhone 11

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Apple tree iPhone 12 vs. iPhone 11 specs

	iPhone 12	iPhone 11
Display size, resolution	six.ane-inch OLED; 2,532x1,170 pixels	6.ane-inch LCD; 1,792x828 pixels
Pixel density	460ppi	326ppi
Dimensions (Inches)	5.78x2.82x0.29 in	five.94x2.98x0.33 in
Dimensions (Millimeters)	146.7x71.5x7.iv mm	150.9x75.7x8.3 mm
Weight (Ounces, Grams)	five.78oz; 164g	6.84 oz; 194g
Mobile software	iOS 14	iOS xiii
Camera	12-megapixel (broad), 12-megapixel (ultrawide)	12-megapixel (wide), 12-megapixel (ultrawide)
Front-facing camera	12-megapixel	12-megapixel
Video capture	4K	4K
Processor	Apple A14 Bionic	Apple A13 Bionic
Storage	64GB, 128GB, 256GB	64GB, 128GB, 256GB
RAM	Not disclosed	Not disclosed
Expandable storage	No	None
Battery	Non disclosed, but Apple claims 15 hours of video playback	Not disclosed, but Apple claims it volition last 1 hour longer than iPhone XR
Fingerprint sensor	No (Face up ID)	No (Face ID)
Connector	Lightning	Lightning
Headphone jack	No	No
Special features	5G enabled; MagSafe; water resistant (IP68); dual-SIM capabilities (nano-SIM and east-SIM); wireless charging	Water resistant (IP68); dual-SIM capabilities (nano-SIM and e-SIM); wireless charging
Price off-contract (USD)	$829 (64GB), $879 (128GB), $979 (256GB)	$599 (64GB), $649 (128GB), $749 (256GB)
Cost (GBP)	£799 (64GB), £849 (128GB), £949 (256GB)	£599 (64GB), £649 (128GB), £749 (256GB)
Price (AUD)	AU$1,349 (64GB), AU$one,429 (128GB), AU$1,599 (256GB)	AU$999 (64GB), AU$1,079 (128GB), AU$one,249 (256GB)

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