iPhone 12 Pro Models Have 6GB of RAM, iPhone 12 and 12 Mini Remain at 4GB (2024)

by Joe Rossignol

iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max models are equipped with 6GB of RAM, while the lower-end iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini models have 4GB of RAM, according to plist files in the Xcode 12.1 beta viewed by MacRumors.

iPhone 12 Pro Models Have 6GB of RAM, iPhone 12 and 12 Mini Remain at 4GB (1)
These plist files have accurately revealed the amount of RAM in several generations of iPhones, and for good measure, a seemingly legitimate Geekbench result for the iPhone 12 Pro also lists 6GB of RAM for that device. By comparison, the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max are all equipped with 4GB of RAM.

iPhone 12 Pro Models Have 6GB of RAM, iPhone 12 and 12 Mini Remain at 4GB (2)
With the increased RAM and a faster A14 Bionic chip, iPhone 12 Pro models should have significant performance improvements. The benchmark result for the iPhone 12 Pro shows that the A14 chip has roughly the same single-core performance as in the new iPad Air, although its multi-core score is significantly lower. This could be due to Geekbench being run on the iPhone shortly after it was set up, which can result in temporarily lower scores, but we'll have to wait for further benchmark results to know for certain.

iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro pre-orders begin Friday, October 16 at 5 a.m. Pacific Time, with shipments starting Friday, October 23. The smaller 5.4-inch iPhone 12 mini and larger 6.7-inch iPhone 12 Pro Max are launching later, with pre-orders beginning Friday, November 6 at 5 a.m. Pacific Time and shipments starting Friday, November 13.

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SWAON

46 months ago

Ugh, can we just move to iPhone 13 (leaks) already.. iPhone 12 is in the past already. So boring.

Score: 34 Votes (Like | Disagree)

nycgeo

That gold phone is stunning. Never ever thought I would consider a gold iPhone, but that one is amazing. These are the best looking iPhones ever IMO.

Score: 22 Votes (Like | Disagree)

Skika

46 months ago

Hope apps wont reload everytime after i snap a picture anymore.

Score: 19 Votes (Like | Disagree)

eMacKilla

46 months ago

I have an 11 pro and I'll wait for a 120hz screen before I upgrade.

Score: 16 Votes (Like | Disagree)

tigertazz

46 months ago

Unfortunately not enough to encourage me to swap from my XS Max. I shall wait

Score: 13 Votes (Like | Disagree)

whyamihere

46 months ago

Nice. 2GB RAM increase in one generation. That's a first for iPhone!

Score: 11 Votes (Like | Disagree)

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FAQs

Does iPhone 12 Pro have 6GB RAM? ›

iPhone 12 has got 4GB RAM and 12 pro has got 6GB of RAM. There is a difference in camera , 12 pro can shoot dolby vision video in 60fps but 12 is capable of shooting dolby vision video in just 30fps.

Does iPhone 12 have 4GB RAM? ›

Apple iPhone 12 (MGJ93HN/A): Go Green with Innovation: Elevate your product offerings with the vibrant Green iPhone 12, featuring 4GB RAM, 64GB storage, and the powerful A14 Bionic Chip.

How much RAM does the iPhone 12 Pro have? ›

Apple iPhone 12 Pro

The phone comes with 6G of RAM.

Does iPhone 12 Pro have more RAM than iPhone 12? ›

Image transitions and speed of execution are excellent, even in the most demanding games. The only performance difference between the two models is the RAM: While the iPhone 12 Pro is available with 6 GB of RAM, the iPhone 12 is equipped with 4 GB of RAM. However, this difference is negligible in everyday use.

How much RAM is in the iPhone 12 mini? ›

The phone comes with 4G of RAM.

How much RAM does iPhone 12 models have? ›

4GB RAM

Is 4GB RAM good in iPhone? ›

nbsp;For Apple's iPhone itself, small memory means lower-cost first, and obviously better. For users, whether it is 4GB memory or 18GB memory, as long as the user can use it smoothly, it is the best. Thus, for practical users, it doesn't really matter the RAM size on paper.

Why does my iPhone have 4GB RAM? ›

Because iPhones don't run Android - they don't need terabytes of RAM to function normally. iOS is a Unix-based platform that uses ARC (automatic reference counting) which is vastly more efficient at allocating and deallocating memory as needed compared to Android's Java VM Garbage Collection.

Is 4GB RAM good? ›

Generally, if your laptop has at least 4GB of RAM it will be suitable for everyday use like web browsing and document creation. If you're planning to use your laptop for more intensive tasks like gaming or video editing, then you will need more ram 8GB or 16GB.

How many GB is the iPhone 12 Pro storage? ›

You can get the iPhone 12 Pro with 128GB, 256GB or 512GB of space. For a better picture on how much 256GB is, it equates to an average amount of 73,224 photos.

Which iPhone has 4GB RAM? ›

iPhone
DeviceReleasedRAM
iPhone 12 mini20204 GB
iPhone SE (gen 2)3 GB
iPhone 11 Pro Max20194 GB
iPhone 11 Pro
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Is the iPhone 12 Pro good in 2024? ›

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.

Why is iPhone 12 Pro better than iPhone 12? ›

While very powerful for a compact phone, the 5.4-inch iPhone 12 mini may be too small for some buyers. The iPhone 12 Pro delivers a telephoto lens for zooming in and more RAM than the regular iPhone 12, along with a more premium stainless steel design.

What's the difference between iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12? ›

The main difference between the ‌iPhone‌ 12 and ‌iPhone‌ 12 Pro is the rear camera setup. The ‌iPhone‌ 12 has a dual 12MP camera system with Ultra Wide and Wide lenses. This facilitates a two-times zoom out. On the other hand, the ‌iPhone‌ 12 Pro has a 12MP camera system with Ultra Wide, Wide, and Telephoto lenses.

Does iPhone 12 have RAM? ›

iPhone 12 RAM: 4 GB (LPDDR4X) iPhone 12 mini RAM: 4 GB (LPDDR4X) iPhone 12 Pro RAM: 6 GB (LPDDR4X)

Does iPhone have 6GB RAM? ›

Apple never advertises the amount of RAM in iPhones, but MacRumors can confirm that all four iPhone 14 models are equipped with 6GB of RAM. The latest Xcode 14 beta contains files showing that the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max are each equipped with 6GB of RAM.

Is iPhone 6GB RAM enough? ›

If you do a lot of browsing or multimedia stuff then 4GB will work, but you should consider a model with 6GB. If you are a heavy gamer, plus you want to future-proof your device, you should strongly consider an iPhone with 6GB of RAM.

Does iPhone 13 Pro have 6GB RAM? ›

The iPhone 13 Pro comes with 6G of RAM.

What is the highest GB for iPhone 12 Pro? ›

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  • 128GB.
  • 256GB.
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