Apple iPhone 12

Released October 2020

Premium ($600-$800)
Apple iPhone 12

Summary


Pros

  • Stable and accurate autofocusing when taking photos
  • Video stabilization performance
  • Color and skin tones
  • Audio performance in playback and recording
  • Video brightness and contrast for viewing content

Cons

  • Low detail in photos when zooming
  • Loss of image details when shooting video in low light
  • Yellowish cast on screen
  • Blue light filter that affects screen brightness and colors
  • Degree of smoothness when browsing the web, gaming or scrolling gallery app

Scores


! This evaluation is based on the version 5 of our Camera test protocol. Results are not directly compatible with those from the latest version 6, which employs an updated evaluation framework
117
camera
21st

in Premium Ranking ($600-$800)

Overall Camera Score i
117
45
Xiaomi Redmi A3
BEST 169

Sub-scores

Photo i
127
110
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G
BEST 170
Video i
130
90
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G
BEST 166
121
display
30th

in Premium Ranking ($600-$800)

Overall Display Score i
121
82
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
BEST 160

Sub-scores

Readability i
122
74
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
BEST 164
Color i
119
104
Apple iPhone 12 Pro
BEST 165
Top score
Google Pixel 8
Video i
133
65
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
BEST 167
Touch i
94
79
Samsung Galaxy A52 5G
BEST 164
140
audio
7th

in Premium Ranking ($600-$800)

Overall Audio Score i
140
86
Vivo X60 Pro 5G (Snapdragon)
BEST 161

Sub-scores & Use Cases

Playback i
140
74
Nokia 7.2
BEST 163

Use Cases

BEST 172

Listening to music

Through the smartphone's integrated speakers

BEST 161

Watching videos

Through the smartphone's integrated speakers

BEST 156

Gaming

Through the smartphone's integrated speakers

Recording i
140
88
Fairphone 4
BEST 160
Top score
Honor Magic6 Pro

Use Cases

BEST 169

Friends & Family videos

With the smartphone's main camera

BEST 164

Selfie videos

With the smartphone's selfie camera

BEST 158

Concert videos

With the smartphone's main camera

132
selfie
5th

in Premium Ranking ($600-$800)

Overall Selfie Score i
132
25
Intex Aqua Selfie
BEST 151

Sub-scores

Photo i
127
18
ZTE Axon 20 5G
BEST 149
Video i
140
38
Intex Aqua Selfie
BEST 156

Specifications


146.7 x 71.5 x 7.4mm

Dimensions

5G
Single SIM

Network

Water resistant
IP68

Protection

Wireless

Charging

64/128/256 GB

Storage

Wide, Ultra-Wide

Main camera
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