iPhone 12 Pro
2020 generation
256GB
| Criterion | iPhone 12 Pro | iPhone 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6,1″ | 6,1″ |
| Chip | A14 Bionic | A15 Bionic |
| Dynamic Island | — | — |
| Connector | Lightning | Lightning |
| ProMotion (120 Hz) | — | ProMotion technology |
| High-resolution camera | — | — |
| Optical zoom | Zoom, 0,5x, 1x, 2x | Zoom, 0,5x, 1x, 3x |
| Material | Stainless steel frame | Stainless steel frame |
| Video battery life |
The iPhone 13 Pro upgrades the iPhone 12 Pro (chip, camera, Dynamic Island, USB-C…). The iPhone 12 Pro stays strong refurbished.
Based on official Apple specs.
See the table for materials and buttons. The iPhone 12 Pro often feels similar day to day.
Newer chip on the iPhone 13 Pro. Both stay smooth; the gap shows in intensive gaming or 4–5 year ownership.
Each generation improves zoom and processing. Also compare Pro variants.
A refurbished iPhone 12 Pro costs less than an equivalent iPhone 13 Pro. Compare stock and trade-in estimates.
Model comparisons
Compare iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro: design, chip, camera, refurbished price.
Go to our stock or estimate trade-in.
Related guides
| Criterion | iPhone 12 Pro | iPhone 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6,1″ | 6,1″ |
| Chip | A14 Bionic | A15 Bionic |
| Dynamic Island | — | — |
| Connector | Lightning | Lightning |
| ProMotion (120 Hz) | — | ProMotion technology |
| High-resolution camera | — | — |
| Optical zoom | Zoom, 0,5x, 1x, 2x | Zoom, 0,5x, 1x, 3x |
| Material | Stainless steel frame | Stainless steel frame |
| Video battery life |
The iPhone 13 Pro upgrades the iPhone 12 Pro (chip, camera, Dynamic Island, USB-C…). The iPhone 12 Pro stays strong refurbished.
Based on official Apple specs.
See the table for materials and buttons. The iPhone 12 Pro often feels similar day to day.
Newer chip on the iPhone 13 Pro. Both stay smooth; the gap shows in intensive gaming or 4–5 year ownership.
Each generation improves zoom and processing. Also compare Pro variants.
A refurbished iPhone 12 Pro costs less than an equivalent iPhone 13 Pro. Compare stock and trade-in estimates.
Model comparisons
Compare iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro: design, chip, camera, refurbished price.
Go to our stock or estimate trade-in.
Related guides
| Up to 17 hours |
| Up to 22 hours |
| Refurbished price | Older, usually cheaper | Newer, higher price |
|---|
| iOS longevity | Very good | Excellent (+1 generation) |
|---|
Our verdict
Choose refurbished iPhone 12 Pro if budget comes first.
Choose iPhone 13 Pro for the newer generation and extra iOS longevity.
Estimate your trade-in to stretch your budget.
| Up to 17 hours |
| Up to 22 hours |
| Refurbished price | Older, usually cheaper | Newer, higher price |
|---|
| iOS longevity | Very good | Excellent (+1 generation) |
|---|
Our verdict
Choose refurbished iPhone 12 Pro if budget comes first.
Choose iPhone 13 Pro for the newer generation and extra iOS longevity.
Estimate your trade-in to stretch your budget.