iPhone 12
2020 generation
128GB
| Criterion | iPhone 12 | iPhone 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6,1″ | 6,1″ |
| Chip | A14 Bionic | A15 Bionic |
| Dynamic Island | — | — |
| Connector | Lightning | Lightning |
| ProMotion (120 Hz) | — | — |
| High-resolution camera | — | — |
| Optical zoom | Zoom, 0,5x, 1x | Zoom, 0,5x, 1x |
| Material | Aluminum frame | Aluminum frame |
| Video battery life | Up to 17 hours |
The iPhone 13 upgrades the iPhone 12 (chip, camera, Dynamic Island, USB-C…). The iPhone 12 stays strong refurbished.
Based on official Apple specs.
See the table for materials and buttons. The iPhone 12 often feels similar day to day.
Newer chip on the iPhone 13. 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 costs less than an equivalent iPhone 13. Compare stock and trade-in estimates.
Model comparisons
Compare iPhone 12 and iPhone 13: design, chip, camera, refurbished price.
Go to our stock or estimate trade-in.
Related guides
| Criterion | iPhone 12 | iPhone 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6,1″ | 6,1″ |
| Chip | A14 Bionic | A15 Bionic |
| Dynamic Island | — | — |
| Connector | Lightning | Lightning |
| ProMotion (120 Hz) | — | — |
| High-resolution camera | — | — |
| Optical zoom | Zoom, 0,5x, 1x | Zoom, 0,5x, 1x |
| Material | Aluminum frame | Aluminum frame |
| Video battery life | Up to 17 hours |
The iPhone 13 upgrades the iPhone 12 (chip, camera, Dynamic Island, USB-C…). The iPhone 12 stays strong refurbished.
Based on official Apple specs.
See the table for materials and buttons. The iPhone 12 often feels similar day to day.
Newer chip on the iPhone 13. 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 costs less than an equivalent iPhone 13. Compare stock and trade-in estimates.
Model comparisons
Compare iPhone 12 and iPhone 13: design, chip, camera, refurbished price.
Go to our stock or estimate trade-in.
Related guides
| Up to 19 hours |
| Refurbished price | Older, usually cheaper | Newer, higher price |
|---|
| iOS longevity | Very good | Excellent (+1 generation) |
|---|
Our verdict
Choose refurbished iPhone 12 if budget comes first.
Choose iPhone 13 for the newer generation and extra iOS longevity.
Estimate your trade-in to stretch your budget.
| Up to 19 hours |
| Refurbished price | Older, usually cheaper | Newer, higher price |
|---|
| iOS longevity | Very good | Excellent (+1 generation) |
|---|
Our verdict
Choose refurbished iPhone 12 if budget comes first.
Choose iPhone 13 for the newer generation and extra iOS longevity.
Estimate your trade-in to stretch your budget.