Apple iPhone 13 vs Apple iPhone 12 (256GB)
Here you can compare Apple iPhone 13 and Apple iPhone 12 (256GB). Comparing Apple iPhone 13 vs Apple iPhone 12 (256GB) on Smartprix enables you to check their respective specs scores and unique features. It would potentially help you understand how Apple iPhone 13 stands against Apple iPhone 12 (256GB) and which one should you buy The current lowest price found for Apple iPhone 13 is ₹45,690 and for Apple iPhone 12 (256GB) is ₹54,899. The details of both of these products were last updated on Jul 21, 2026.
| Specification | Apple iPhone 13 | Apple iPhone 12 (256GB) |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | 3.22 GHz, Hexa Core Processor | 3.1 GHz, Hexa Core Processor |
| Rear Camera | 12 MP ƒ/1.6 (Wide Angle) 12 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide) | 12 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide) 12 MP ƒ/1.6 (Wide Angle) |
| Display | 6.1 inches, 1170 x 2532 pixels | 6.1 inches, 1170 x 2532 pixels |
| OS | iOS v15 | iOS v14 |
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Price | ₹45,690 | ₹54,899 |
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Overview
| Specs Score | 55 / 100 | 55 / 100 |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB More Storage |
| Weight | 173 g | 162 g Lighter |
| Battery | 3240 mAh Bigger Battery |
General
| Country of Origin | China | |
| Model | iPhone 13 | iPhone 12 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano + eSIM | Nano + eSim |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | September 14, 2021 | October 13, 2020 |
Design
| Dimensions | 71.5 x 146.7 x 7.65 mm | 71.5 x 146.7 x 7.4 mm |
| Weight | 173 g | 162 g |
| Colors | Green, Pink, Blue, Midnight, Starlight, Red |
Display
| Type | Color OLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color OLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.1 inches, 1170 x 2532 pixels | 6.1 inches, 1170 x 2532 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 460 PPI | ~ 460 PPI |
| Glass Type | Ceramic Shield Front, Glass Back | |
| HDR Support | Yes | Yes, HDR10 |
| Features | Super Retina XDR Display, HDR Display, True Tone, Wide Color (P3), Haptic Touch, 1200 Nits Max Brightness (HDR), Support for Display of Multiple Languages and Characters Simultaneously | Super Retina XDR, HDR10, True Tone, Wide Colour |
| Notch | Yes, Small Notch | Yes, Large Notch |
Memory
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Card Slot | No | No |
Connectivity
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n12/n20/n25/n28/n38/n40/n41/n66/n71/n77/n78/n79 | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi‑Fi 6 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.0 |
| USB | Yes, Lightning Port | Yes, Lightning Cable |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
Extra
| GPS | yes with A-GPS, Glonass | yes with A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | No | No |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Barometer, Three‑axis Gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, TrueDepth | Proximity, Ambient Light Sensor, Face ID, Barometer, Three‑axis gyro, Accelerometer, |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Lightning | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Aerospace Grade Aluminium, Supports Dolby Atmos, Spatial Audio playback |
Camera
| Rear Camera | 12 MP ƒ/1.6 (Wide Angle) 12 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide) | 12 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide) 12 MP ƒ/1.6 (Wide Angle) |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes, Phase Detection autofocus | Yes, Phase Detection Autofocus |
| Features | Panorama, Night Mode, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 4, Photographic Styles, Burst Mode, Photo Geotagging | Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 24/25/30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 25/30/60 fps FHD | 4K @ 24/30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 12 MP ƒ/2.2 Retina Flash | 12 MP ƒ/2.2 Retina Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
Technical
| OS | iOS v15 | iOS v14 |
| Chipset | Apple Bionic A15 | Apple Bionic A14 |
| CPU | 3.22 GHz, Hexa Core Processor | 3.1 GHz, Hexa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x3.22 GHz Avalanche + 4xX.X GHz Blizzard | 2x3.1 GHz Firestorm + 4x1.8 GHz Icestorm |
| GPU | Apple 4 Core GPU | Apple GPU |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
Multimedia
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | AAC‑LC, HE‑AAC, HE‑AAC v2, Protected AAC, MP3, Linear PCM, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital (AC‑3), Dolby Digital Plus (E‑AC‑3), Dolby Atmos and Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX and AAX+) | AAC‑LC, HE‑AAC, HE‑AAC v2, Protected AAC, MP3, Linear PCM |
| Video | HEVC, H.264, MPEG‑4 Part 2 and Motion JPEG, HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10 and HLG | HEVC, H.264, MPEG‑4 Part 2 and Motion JPEG |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 3240 mAh, Li-ion Battery | Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Music Playback Time | 75 hours | 65 hours |
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