Apple iPhone 12 Smartphone Review - Apple phone with 5G (2024)

3DMark2560x1440 Sling Shot OpenGL ES 3.0 (sort by value)Apple iPhone 12
Apple A14 Bionic, A14 Bionic GPU, 4096

7072 Points

Apple iPhone 11
Apple A13 Bionic, A13 Bionic GPU, 4096

Points -100%

Asus Zenfone 7 Pro ZS671KS
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ (Plus), Adreno 650, 8192

9361 Points +32%

Huawei P40 Pro
HiSilicon Kirin 990 5G, Mali-G76 MP16, 8192

6739 Points -5%

OnePlus 8T
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, Adreno 650, 8192

8877 Points +26%

Samsung Galaxy Note20
Samsung Exynos 990, Mali-G77 MP11, 8192

8097 Points +14%

Average Apple A14 Bionic
(6711 - 7564, n=3)

7116 Points +1%

Average of class Smartphone
(712 - 7285, n=55, last 2 years)

3452 Points -51%

2560x1440 Sling Shot OpenGL ES 3.0 Graphics (sort by value)Apple iPhone 12
Apple A14 Bionic, A14 Bionic GPU, 4096

10963 Points

Apple iPhone 11
Apple A13 Bionic, A13 Bionic GPU, 4096

Points -100%

Asus Zenfone 7 Pro ZS671KS
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ (Plus), Adreno 650, 8192

12632 Points +15%

Huawei P40 Pro
HiSilicon Kirin 990 5G, Mali-G76 MP16, 8192

7499 Points -32%

OnePlus 8T
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, Adreno 650, 8192

11586 Points +6%

Samsung Galaxy Note20
Samsung Exynos 990, Mali-G77 MP11, 8192

11272 Points +3%

Average Apple A14 Bionic
(10686 - 13334, n=3)

11661 Points +6%

Average of class Smartphone
(618 - 9025, n=55, last 2 years)

3779 Points -66%

2560x1440 Sling Shot OpenGL ES 3.0 Physics (sort by value)Apple iPhone 12
Apple A14 Bionic, A14 Bionic GPU, 4096

3153 Points

Apple iPhone 11
Apple A13 Bionic, A13 Bionic GPU, 4096

Points -100%

Asus Zenfone 7 Pro ZS671KS
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ (Plus), Adreno 650, 8192

4911 Points +56%

Huawei P40 Pro
HiSilicon Kirin 990 5G, Mali-G76 MP16, 8192

4975 Points +58%

OnePlus 8T
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, Adreno 650, 8192

4882 Points +55%

Samsung Galaxy Note20
Samsung Exynos 990, Mali-G77 MP11, 8192

4077 Points +29%

Average Apple A14 Bionic
(2915 - 3153, n=3)

3025 Points -4%

Average of class Smartphone
(1093 - 4525, n=55, last 2 years)

2958 Points -6%

2560x1440 Sling Shot OpenGL ES 3.0 Unlimited (sort by value)Apple iPhone 12
Apple A14 Bionic, A14 Bionic GPU, 4096

9173 Points

Apple iPhone 11
Apple A13 Bionic, A13 Bionic GPU, 4096

9199 Points 0%

Asus Zenfone 7 Pro ZS671KS
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ (Plus), Adreno 650, 8192

10059 Points +10%

Huawei P40 Pro
HiSilicon Kirin 990 5G, Mali-G76 MP16, 8192

7286 Points -21%

OnePlus 8T
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, Adreno 650, 8192

9897 Points +8%

Samsung Galaxy Note20
Samsung Exynos 990, Mali-G77 MP11, 8192

8485 Points -8%

Average Apple A14 Bionic
(8333 - 9173, n=5)

8974 Points -2%

Average of class Smartphone
(704 - 23024, n=122, last 2 years)

8810 Points -4%

2560x1440 Sling Shot OpenGL ES 3.0 Unlimited Graphics (sort by value)Apple iPhone 12
Apple A14 Bionic, A14 Bionic GPU, 4096

21465 Points

Apple iPhone 11
Apple A13 Bionic, A13 Bionic GPU, 4096

17853 Points -17%

Asus Zenfone 7 Pro ZS671KS
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ (Plus), Adreno 650, 8192

13419 Points -37%

Huawei P40 Pro
HiSilicon Kirin 990 5G, Mali-G76 MP16, 8192

7905 Points -63%

OnePlus 8T
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, Adreno 650, 8192

12878 Points -40%

Samsung Galaxy Note20
Samsung Exynos 990, Mali-G77 MP11, 8192Average Apple A14 Bionic
(20511 - 23094, n=5)

21609 Points +1%

Average of class Smartphone
(607 - 45492, n=121, last 2 years)

15326 Points -29%

2560x1440 Sling Shot OpenGL ES 3.0 Unlimited Physics (sort by value)Apple iPhone 12
Apple A14 Bionic, A14 Bionic GPU, 4096

3053 Points

Apple iPhone 11
Apple A13 Bionic, A13 Bionic GPU, 4096

3411 Points +12%

Asus Zenfone 7 Pro ZS671KS
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ (Plus), Adreno 650, 8192

5361 Points +76%

Huawei P40 Pro
HiSilicon Kirin 990 5G, Mali-G76 MP16, 8192

5718 Points +87%

OnePlus 8T
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, Adreno 650, 8192

5468 Points +79%

Samsung Galaxy Note20
Samsung Exynos 990, Mali-G77 MP11, 8192

4247 Points +39%

Average Apple A14 Bionic
(2622 - 3084, n=5)

2953 Points -3%

Average of class Smartphone
(1075 - 8749, n=121, last 2 years)

4242 Points +39%

2560x1440 Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) (sort by value)Apple iPhone 12
Apple A14 Bionic, A14 Bionic GPU, 4096

5569 Points

Apple iPhone 11
Apple A13 Bionic, A13 Bionic GPU, 4096

4400 Points -21%

Asus Zenfone 7 Pro ZS671KS
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ (Plus), Adreno 650, 8192

7678 Points +38%

Huawei P40 Pro
HiSilicon Kirin 990 5G, Mali-G76 MP16, 8192

6060 Points +9%

OnePlus 8T
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, Adreno 650, 8192

7145 Points +28%

Samsung Galaxy Note20
Samsung Exynos 990, Mali-G77 MP11, 8192

6544 Points +18%

Average Apple A14 Bionic
(5079 - 6614, n=4)

5652 Points +1%

Average of class Smartphone
(286 - 7890, n=103, last 2 years)

2682 Points -52%

2560x1440 Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Graphics (sort by value)Apple iPhone 12
Apple A14 Bionic, A14 Bionic GPU, 4096

7282 Points

Apple iPhone 11
Apple A13 Bionic, A13 Bionic GPU, 4096

5726 Points -21%

Asus Zenfone 7 Pro ZS671KS
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ (Plus), Adreno 650, 8192

9032 Points +24%

Huawei P40 Pro
HiSilicon Kirin 990 5G, Mali-G76 MP16, 8192

6465 Points -11%

OnePlus 8T
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, Adreno 650, 8192

8222 Points +13%

Samsung Galaxy Note20
Samsung Exynos 990, Mali-G77 MP11, 8192

8005 Points +10%

Average Apple A14 Bionic
(6281 - 9612, n=4)

7523 Points +3%

Average of class Smartphone
(240 - 9814, n=103, last 2 years)

2677 Points -63%

2560x1440 Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Physics (sort by value)Apple iPhone 12
Apple A14 Bionic, A14 Bionic GPU, 4096

3054 Points

Apple iPhone 11
Apple A13 Bionic, A13 Bionic GPU, 4096

2429 Points -20%

Asus Zenfone 7 Pro ZS671KS
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ (Plus), Adreno 650, 8192

5035 Points +65%

Huawei P40 Pro
HiSilicon Kirin 990 5G, Mali-G76 MP16, 8192

4971 Points +63%

OnePlus 8T
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, Adreno 650, 8192

4900 Points +60%

Samsung Galaxy Note20
Samsung Exynos 990, Mali-G77 MP11, 8192

3993 Points +31%

Average Apple A14 Bionic
(2975 - 3161, n=4)

3058 Points 0%

Average of class Smartphone
(858 - 4679, n=103, last 2 years)

3112 Points +2%

2560x1440 Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Unlimited (sort by value)Apple iPhone 12
Apple A14 Bionic, A14 Bionic GPU, 4096

6119 Points

Apple iPhone 11
Apple A13 Bionic, A13 Bionic GPU, 4096

6067 Points -1%

Asus Zenfone 7 Pro ZS671KS
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ (Plus), Adreno 650, 8192Huawei P40 Pro
HiSilicon Kirin 990 5G, Mali-G76 MP16, 8192

6508 Points +6%

OnePlus 8T
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, Adreno 650, 8192

8125 Points +33%

Samsung Galaxy Note20
Samsung Exynos 990, Mali-G77 MP11, 8192

7076 Points +16%

Average Apple A14 Bionic
(6119 - 7294, n=5)

6701 Points +10%

Average of class Smartphone
(317 - 20131, n=179, last 2 years)

6454 Points +5%

2560x1440 Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Unlimited Graphics (sort by value)Apple iPhone 12
Apple A14 Bionic, A14 Bionic GPU, 4096

9833 Points

Apple iPhone 11
Apple A13 Bionic, A13 Bionic GPU, 4096

8119 Points -17%

Asus Zenfone 7 Pro ZS671KS
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ (Plus), Adreno 650, 8192

9953 Points +1%

Huawei P40 Pro
HiSilicon Kirin 990 5G, Mali-G76 MP16, 8192

6771 Points -31%

OnePlus 8T
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, Adreno 650, 8192

9420 Points -4%

Samsung Galaxy Note20
Samsung Exynos 990, Mali-G77 MP11, 8192

870 Points -91%

Average Apple A14 Bionic
(9833 - 12112, n=5)

10821 Points +10%

Average of class Smartphone
(267 - 33376, n=178, last 2 years)

9234 Points -6%

2560x1440 Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Unlimited Physics (sort by value)Apple iPhone 12
Apple A14 Bionic, A14 Bionic GPU, 4096

2635 Points

Apple iPhone 11
Apple A13 Bionic, A13 Bionic GPU, 4096

3219 Points +22%

Asus Zenfone 7 Pro ZS671KS
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ (Plus), Adreno 650, 8192

5406 Points +105%

Huawei P40 Pro
HiSilicon Kirin 990 5G, Mali-G76 MP16, 8192

5728 Points +117%

OnePlus 8T
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, Adreno 650, 8192

5485 Points +108%

Samsung Galaxy Note20
Samsung Exynos 990, Mali-G77 MP11, 8192

4143 Points +57%

Average Apple A14 Bionic
(2631 - 3187, n=5)

2892 Points +10%

Average of class Smartphone
(938 - 8480, n=178, last 2 years)

4088 Points +55%

GFXBenchon screen Car Chase Onscreen (sort by value)Apple iPhone 12
Apple A14 Bionic, A14 Bionic GPU, 4096

51.5 fps

Apple iPhone 11
Apple A13 Bionic, A13 Bionic GPU, 4096

60 fps +17%

Asus Zenfone 7 Pro ZS671KS
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ (Plus), Adreno 650, 8192

52 fps +1%

Huawei P40 Pro
HiSilicon Kirin 990 5G, Mali-G76 MP16, 8192

31 fps -40%

OnePlus 8T
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, Adreno 650, 8192

46 fps -11%

Samsung Galaxy Note20
Samsung Exynos 990, Mali-G77 MP11, 8192

44 fps -15%

Average Apple A14 Bionic
(40 - 52, n=6)

47.2 fps -8%

Average of class Smartphone
(5 - 117, n=184, last 2 years)

42.7 fps -17%

1920x1080 Car Chase Offscreen (sort by value)Apple iPhone 12
Apple A14 Bionic, A14 Bionic GPU, 4096

68.5 fps

Apple iPhone 11
Apple A13 Bionic, A13 Bionic GPU, 4096

73 fps +7%

Asus Zenfone 7 Pro ZS671KS
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ (Plus), Adreno 650, 8192

55 fps -20%

Huawei P40 Pro
HiSilicon Kirin 990 5G, Mali-G76 MP16, 8192

44 fps -36%

OnePlus 8T
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, Adreno 650, 8192

53 fps -23%

Samsung Galaxy Note20
Samsung Exynos 990, Mali-G77 MP11, 8192

49 fps -28%

Average Apple A14 Bionic
(66 - 87.2, n=6)

74.5 fps +9%

Average of class Smartphone
(2.9 - 166, n=184, last 2 years)

57.9 fps -15%

on screen Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Onscreen (sort by value)Apple iPhone 12
Apple A14 Bionic, A14 Bionic GPU, 4096

57.7 fps

Apple iPhone 11
Apple A13 Bionic, A13 Bionic GPU, 4096

60 fps +4%

Asus Zenfone 7 Pro ZS671KS
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ (Plus), Adreno 650, 8192

54 fps -6%

Huawei P40 Pro
HiSilicon Kirin 990 5G, Mali-G76 MP16, 8192

36 fps -38%

OnePlus 8T
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, Adreno 650, 8192

47 fps -19%

Samsung Galaxy Note20
Samsung Exynos 990, Mali-G77 MP11, 8192

52 fps -10%

Average Apple A14 Bionic
(40.5 - 60, n=6)

52.9 fps -8%

Average of class Smartphone
(3.6 - 123, n=225, last 2 years)

43.4 fps -25%

1920x1080 Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Offscreen (sort by value)Apple iPhone 12
Apple A14 Bionic, A14 Bionic GPU, 4096

84.8 fps

Apple iPhone 11
Apple A13 Bionic, A13 Bionic GPU, 4096

87 fps +3%

Asus Zenfone 7 Pro ZS671KS
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ (Plus), Adreno 650, 8192

58 fps -32%

Huawei P40 Pro
HiSilicon Kirin 990 5G, Mali-G76 MP16, 8192

50 fps -41%

OnePlus 8T
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, Adreno 650, 8192

55 fps -35%

Samsung Galaxy Note20
Samsung Exynos 990, Mali-G77 MP11, 8192

56 fps -34%

Average Apple A14 Bionic
(79 - 105.6, n=6)

88.8 fps +5%

Average of class Smartphone
(2.3 - 229, n=225, last 2 years)

62 fps -27%

on screen Aztec Ruins High Tier Onscreen (sort by value)Apple iPhone 12
Apple A14 Bionic, A14 Bionic GPU, 4096

46.9 fps

Apple iPhone 11
Apple A13 Bionic, A13 Bionic GPU, 4096

60 fps +28%

Asus Zenfone 7 Pro ZS671KS
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ (Plus), Adreno 650, 8192

35 fps -25%

Huawei P40 Pro
HiSilicon Kirin 990 5G, Mali-G76 MP16, 8192

23 fps -51%

OnePlus 8T
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, Adreno 650, 8192

30 fps -36%

Samsung Galaxy Note20
Samsung Exynos 990, Mali-G77 MP11, 8192

27 fps -42%

Average Apple A14 Bionic
(34 - 53, n=6)

42.8 fps -9%

Average of class Smartphone
(2.8 - 100, n=225, last 2 years)

32.1 fps -32%

2560x1440 Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen (sort by value)Apple iPhone 12
Apple A14 Bionic, A14 Bionic GPU, 4096

30.1 fps

Apple iPhone 11
Apple A13 Bionic, A13 Bionic GPU, 4096

33 fps +10%

Asus Zenfone 7 Pro ZS671KS
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ (Plus), Adreno 650, 8192

22 fps -27%

Huawei P40 Pro
HiSilicon Kirin 990 5G, Mali-G76 MP16, 8192

19 fps -37%

OnePlus 8T
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, Adreno 650, 8192

20 fps -34%

Samsung Galaxy Note20
Samsung Exynos 990, Mali-G77 MP11, 8192

23 fps -24%

Average Apple A14 Bionic
(29 - 32.9, n=6)

30.9 fps +3%

Average of class Smartphone
(0.85 - 94, n=225, last 2 years)

24.7 fps -18%

Insights, advice, suggestions, feedback and comments from experts

I'm a tech enthusiast with a deep understanding of mobile hardware and performance benchmarks. I keep up with the latest developments in the tech industry and have a strong grasp of the technical specifications and performance metrics of various devices. When it comes to evaluating the capabilities of different smartphones, I rely on a combination of first-hand experience, in-depth research, and analysis of benchmark results to provide accurate and insightful information.

3DMark2560x1440 Sling Shot OpenGL ES 3.0 Benchmark Results

The 3DMark Sling Shot benchmark measures the 3D gaming performance of mobile devices. It provides valuable insights into the graphical capabilities of smartphones and their GPUs.

Apple iPhone 12

  • Graphics Score: 10963 Points
  • Physics Score: 3153 Points
  • Unlimited Score: 9173 Points
  • Unlimited Graphics Score: 21465 Points
  • Unlimited Physics Score: 3053 Points
  • Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Score: 5569 Points
  • Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Graphics Score: 7282 Points
  • Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Physics Score: 3054 Points
  • Car Chase Onscreen: 51.5 fps
  • Car Chase Offscreen: 68.5 fps
  • Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Onscreen: 57.7 fps
  • Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Offscreen: 84.8 fps
  • Aztec Ruins High Tier Onscreen: 46.9 fps
  • Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen: 30.1 fps

Apple iPhone 11

  • The performance of the Apple iPhone 11 is also provided for comparison.

Asus Zenfone 7 Pro ZS671KS, Huawei P40 Pro, OnePlus 8T, Samsung Galaxy Note20

  • The benchmark results for these devices are also available for comparison.

The benchmark results provide a comprehensive overview of the graphical and computational performance of these devices, allowing for a detailed comparison of their capabilities.

Apple A14 Bionic and Other Processors

The benchmark results are tied to the processors used in the devices. The Apple iPhone 12 is powered by the Apple A14 Bionic chip, while the Apple iPhone 11 features the A13 Bionic chip. Other devices are powered by processors such as the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+, HiSilicon Kirin 990 5G, and Samsung Exynos 990.

The benchmark scores for the Apple A14 Bionic across various categories are provided, along with the average scores for the class of smartphones over the last two years.

Comparative Analysis

The benchmark results allow for a comparative analysis of the graphical and computational performance of the devices, highlighting the advancements in mobile hardware over time. The percentage differences in scores between the devices provide valuable insights into their relative performance.

The benchmark results also include offscreen and onscreen performance metrics, providing a comprehensive view of the devices' graphical capabilities in different scenarios.

Conclusion

The benchmark results offer a detailed insight into the graphical and computational performance of the Apple iPhone 12 and other devices, facilitating informed decision-making for consumers and enthusiasts interested in mobile hardware performance.

Apple iPhone 12 Smartphone Review - Apple phone with 5G (2024)

FAQs

Is iPhone 12 good for 5G? ›

iPhone 12 models or later work with the 5G cellular networks of certain carriers. Learn how to use 5G cellular service.

Is the iPhone 12 good or bad? ›

In conclusion, the iPhone 12 remains a worthy choice in 2024, despite the release of the iPhone 15. Its key specifications, software support, and overall value proposition make it a reliable and powerful smartphone.

Is an iPhone 12 worth it in 2024? ›

Yes, the iPhone 12 is still worth buying in 2024. It offers impressive features like a powerful processor, advanced camera capabilities, and 5G connectivity. Its durability ensures it will last for years to come and Apple will continue to provide software updates to the 12 through 2027.

Why does my iPhone 12 not work with 5G? ›

If you turn on Low Power Mode, 5G will be disabled except in some cases, such as video streaming and large downloads on iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 models. With iPhone 12 models, Low Power Mode disables 5G Standalone (where available).

Does 5G on iPhone 12 drain battery? ›

This is for those who want better battery on their 12 Mini. I am not a heavy user but a mild one, while outside today I had my phone on 4G rather than 5G and I got about 6 hours of screen on time, earlier when I used 5G for short periods of time it would churn through my battery.

What is the common problem in iPhone 12? ›

Green or grey glow, or flickering iPhone 12 screen

Most reports suggested the problem occurs when the brightness is set to around 90%, and the device is using iOS 14.1 or iOS 14.2. If you're experiencing this issue, be sure that your operating system is up-to-date and adjust your screen brightness.

What is the controversy with the iPhone 12? ›

The story started two weeks ago when a French watchdog group responsible for radio frequencies -- the ANFR -- issued a statement claiming that tests it carried out showed that the iPhone 12 emits more electromagnetic radiation than permitted by the country's laws.

Is the iPhone 12 discontinued? ›

Apple has finally announced the new iPhone 15 series. The tech company has also discontinued four iPhones. The iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 12 and more have been discontinued.

Should I buy an iPhone 12 or 14? ›

Aside from the similarities in camera hardware, the iPhone 14 has several camera-related features that are unavailable on the iPhone 12. These features include Action mode, a Cinematic mode for recording videos with shallow depth of field, Photographic Styles, and the Photonic Engine.

How fast is the 5G on iPhone 12? ›

Even where it was a tad slower — behind the Safeway parking lot in the Marina district — the 5G iPhone drew speeds of 668 megabits a second, which was 1,052 percent faster than 4G.

Should I turn off 5G iPhone 12? ›

By default, it has a “smart data mode”. Likewise, it will only use 5g both when it's available AND when you actually need it. You of course can set it to use 5g all the time if you want, but Apple is really smart about this and provide you with the best of both worlds in terms of performance and battery conservation.

How can I make my iPhone 12 5G faster? ›

Enable Smart Data mode to optimize battery life: Tap Voice & Data, then choose 5G Auto. In this mode, your iPhone automatically switches to LTE when 5G speeds don't provide noticeably better performance. Use higher-quality video and FaceTime HD on 5G networks: Tap Data Mode, then choose Allow More Data on 5G.

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