iPhone 12 Pro
{{short description|2020 smartphone by Apple}}
{{Lowercase title}}
{{Use American English|date=October 2020}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=August 2022}}
{{Infobox mobile phone
| name = iPhone 12 Pro
iPhone 12 Pro Max
| codename = D53P /
| logo = File:iPhone 12 Pro wordmark.svg
| image = iPhone 12 Pro Gold.svg
| imagesize = 220px
| alt = iPhone 12 Pro watermark
| caption = iPhone 12 Pro in Gold
| brand = Apple Inc.
| serieslabel = Generation
| series = 14th
| networks = GSM, CDMA, 3G, EVDO, HSPA+, 4G LTE, 5G
| released = Pro: {{Start date and age|2020|10|23}}
Pro Max: {{Start date and age|2020|11|13}}
| available = Pro:
{{Collapsible list|title=October 23, 2020
| Austria
| Belgium
| Canada
| China
| Denmark
| Finland
| France
| Germany
| Ireland
| Italy
| Japan
| Mexico
| Norway
| Poland
| Portugal
| Romania
| Russia
| Somalia
| Slovenia
| Spain
| Sweden
| Taiwan
| United States}}
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| Armenia
| Iceland
| India
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{{Collapsible list|title=November 6, 2020
| Belarus
| Serbia}}
{{Collapsible list|title=November 13, 2020
| Malaysia}}
{{Collapsible list|title=November 27, 2020
| Thailand
| Vietnam}}
{{Collapsible list|title=December 4, 2020
| Chile
| Turkey{{cite web |url=https://www.haberturk.com/apple-turkiyede-iphone-12-icin-10-bin-tl-ile-20-bin-tl-arasinda-fiyat-acikladi-2877182-teknoloji |title=Apple, Türkiye'de iPhone 12 için 10 bin TL ile 20 bin TL arasında fiyat açıkladı |publisher=Habertürk |language=tr |date=November 21, 2020 |access-date=November 26, 2020 |archive-date=November 26, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201126210030/https://www.haberturk.com/apple-turkiyede-iphone-12-icin-10-bin-tl-ile-20-bin-tl-arasinda-fiyat-acikladi-2877182-teknoloji |url-status=live }}}}
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| Bangladesh{{cite web|url=https://www.thedailystar.net/toggle/news/iphone-12-and-12-pro-officially-launched-bangladesh-2011325|title=iPhone 12 and 12 Pro officially launched in Bangladesh|date=December 14, 2020|access-date=February 6, 2021|archive-date=February 6, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210206033639/https://www.thedailystar.net/toggle/news/iphone-12-and-12-pro-officially-launched-bangladesh-2011325|url-status=live}}
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| Israel}}
{{Collapsible list|title=December 18,
2020
| South Africa{{cite web |url=https://mybroadband.co.za/news/smartphones/378668-vodacom-confirms-iphone-12-launch-date-for-south-africa.html |title=Vodacom confirms iPhone 12 launch date for South Africa |date=December 2, 2020 |access-date=December 2, 2020 |archive-date=December 2, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201202103617/https://mybroadband.co.za/news/smartphones/378668-vodacom-confirms-iphone-12-launch-date-for-south-africa.html |url-status=live }}
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Pro Max:
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| Austria
| Belgium
| Canada
| Colombia
| China
| Denmark
| Finland
| France
| Germany
| India
| Ireland
| Italy
| Japan
| Malaysia
| Mexico
| Norway
| Poland
| Portugal
| Romania
| Russia
| Slovenia
| Spain
| Sweden
| Taiwan
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{{Collapsible list|title=November 20, 2020
| Armenia
| Brazil
| Macau
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{{Collapsible list|title=November 27, 2020
| Thailand
| Vietnam
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{{Collapsible list|title=December 4, 2020
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{{Collapsible list|title=December 17, 2020
| Israel
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{{Collapsible list|title=December 18,
2020
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{{Collapsible list|title=December 23, 2020
| Turkey{{cite web |url=https://www.sabah.com.tr/galeri/teknoloji/iphone-12-mini-ve-iphone-12-pro-max-turkiye-satis-tarihi-aciklandi-iphone-12-mini-ve-pro-maxin-fiyatlari-ve-ozellikleri-nedir |title=iPhone 12 mini ve iPhone 12 Pro Max Türkiye satış tarihi açıklandı! iPhone 12 mini ve Pro Max'in fiyatları ve özellikleri nedir? |work=Sabah |language=tr |date=December 12, 2020 |access-date=December 27, 2020 |archive-date=December 14, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201214083843/https://www.sabah.com.tr/galeri/teknoloji/iphone-12-mini-ve-iphone-12-pro-max-turkiye-satis-tarihi-aciklandi-iphone-12-mini-ve-pro-maxin-fiyatlari-ve-ozellikleri-nedir |url-status=live }}
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|discontinuation_date={{Start date and age|2021|09|14}}
| predecessor = iPhone 11 Pro and Pro Max
| related = iPhone 12 and 12 Mini
| type = Smartphone
| form = Slate
| size = {{Unbulleted list
| Pro:
| H: {{convert|146.7|mm|in|abbr=on}}
| W: {{convert|71.5|mm|in|abbr=on}}
| D: {{convert|7.4|mm|in|abbr=on}}
| Pro Max:
| H: {{convert|160.8|mm|in|abbr=on}}
| W: {{convert|78.1|mm|in|abbr=on}}
| D: {{convert|7.4|mm|in|abbr=on}}
}}
| weight = {{Unbulleted list|Pro: {{convert|189|g|oz|abbr=on}}|Pro Max: {{convert|228|g|oz|abbr=on}}}}
| os = {{Unbulleted list|
| Original: iOS 14
| {{Current iOS}}
}}
| soc = A14 Bionic
| cpu = Hexa-core (2x high-power Firestorm cores @3.1 GHz + 4x low-power Icestorm cores @1.8 GHz){{Cite web|last=Frumusanu|first=Andrei|title=Apple Announces iPhone 12 Series: mini, Regular, Pro & Pro Max, all with 5G|url=https://www.anandtech.com/show/16167/apple-announces-iphone-12-series|access-date=October 16, 2020|website=AnandTech|date=October 13, 2020|archive-date=November 1, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201101112325/https://www.anandtech.com/show/16167/apple-announces-iphone-12-series|url-status=live}}
| gpu = Quad-core Apple-designed GPU, up to 750 GFLOPS{{cite web|title=cpu-monkey|url= https://www.cpu-monkey.com/en/igpu-apple_a14|website= www.cpu-monkey.com}}{{Cite web|date=October 14, 2020|title=A14 Bionic FAQ: What you need to know about Apple's 5nm processor|url=https://www.macworld.com/article/3575331/a14-bionic-faq-performance-features-cpu-gpu-neural-engine.html|access-date=October 16, 2020|website=Macworld|language=en|archive-date=November 29, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201129094726/https://www.macworld.com/article/3575331/a14-bionic-faq-performance-features-cpu-gpu-neural-engine.html|url-status=live}}
| modem = Qualcomm Snapdragon X55 5G{{Cite web|last=Petrov|first=Daniel|title=First iPhone 12 teardown confirms smaller battery, flaunts the ingenious MagSafe coil|url=https://www.phonearena.com/news/First-iPhone-12-teardown-confirms-smaller-battery-flaunts-the-ingenious-MagSafe-coil_id127977|date=October 22, 2020|access-date=October 24, 2020|website=PhoneArena|archive-date=November 18, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201118001747/https://www.phonearena.com/news/First-iPhone-12-teardown-confirms-smaller-battery-flaunts-the-ingenious-MagSafe-coil_id127977|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|title=iPhone 12 Models Use Qualcomm's X55 Modem|url=https://www.macrumors.com/2020/10/21/iphone-12-qualcomm-x55-modem/|date=October 20, 2020|access-date=October 24, 2020|website=MacRumors|archive-date=November 16, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201116215913/https://www.macrumors.com/2020/10/21/iphone-12-qualcomm-x55-modem/|url-status=live}}
| memory = 6{{nbsp}}GB LPDDR4X{{Cite web|title=dylan522p on Twitter: "Two biggest surprises here: A14 still uses LPDDR4X despite Qualcomm, Samsung, and Huawei SOCs using LPDDR5; Qualcomm lost out to USI on mmWave Antenna"|url=https://twitter.com/dylan522p/status/1320082183822848000|date=October 24, 2020|access-date=October 25, 2020|website=Twitter|language=en|archive-date=October 24, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201024191848/https://twitter.com/dylan522p/status/1320082183822848000|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|title=iPhone 12 Pro Models Have 6 GB of RAM, iPhone 12 and 12 Mini Remain at 4GB|url=https://www.macrumors.com/2020/10/14/how-much-ram-iphone-12-pro-has/|access-date=October 15, 2020|date=October 14, 2020|website=MacRumors|language=en|archive-date=November 19, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201119024926/https://www.macrumors.com/2020/10/14/how-much-ram-iphone-12-pro-has/|url-status=live}}
| storage = 128, 256 or 512{{nbsp}}GB{{efn|name=storageunits|1 GB {{=}} 1 billion bytes}} NVMe
| battery = {{Unbulleted list
| Pro: 10.78 Wh (2,815 mAh) Lithium-ion battery @ 3.83 V{{Cite web|date=October 20, 2020|title=iPhone 12 and 12 Pro Teardown|url=https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/iPhone+12+and+12+Pro+Teardown/137669|access-date=October 20, 2020|website=iFixit|archive-date=November 28, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201128154518/https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/iPhone+12+and+12+Pro+Teardown/137669|url-status=live}}
| Pro Max: 14.13 Wh (3,687 mAh) Lithium-ion battery @ 3.83 V{{Cite web|date=November 21, 2020|title=iPhone 12 Pro Max Teardown|url=https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/iPhone+12+Pro+Max+Teardown/138640|access-date=November 21, 2020|website=iFixit|archive-date=November 29, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201129125014/https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/iPhone+12+Pro+Max+Teardown/138640|url-status=live}}
}}
| charging = {{Unbulleted list
| Lightning charging (12 W)
| USB PD via Lightning fast charging (20 W)
| MagSafe wireless charging (15 W)
}}
| input = {{Collapsible list|title=List of inputs:
| LiDAR scanner
| 3 microphones
| 3-axis gyroscope
| 3-axis accelerometer
| iBeacon
| Face ID
}}
| display = {{Unbulleted list
| 12 Pro: {{convert|6.1|in|mm|0|abbr=on}} diagonal, 2532×1170px at 460.3 ppi, supplied by Samsung Display{{Cite web|url=http://www.thelec.net/news/articleView.html?idxno=1708|title=Apple's iPhone 12 OLED screens supplied by Samsung and LG|date=October 14, 2020|website=THE ELEC|access-date=September 25, 2021|archive-date=September 18, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210918065651/http://www.thelec.net/news/articleView.html?idxno=1708|url-status=live}}| 12 Pro Max: {{convert|6.7|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}, 2778×1284px at 457.3 ppi, supplied by Samsung Display{{Cite web|url=https://www.gizmochina.com/2020/10/15/apple-iphone-12-oled-panel-samsung-lg/|title=Apple iPhone 12 OLED display panel Samsung & LG|date=October 15, 2020|website=Gizmochina|access-date=June 27, 2021|archive-date=April 7, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220407192936/https://www.gizmochina.com/2020/10/15/apple-iphone-12-oled-panel-samsung-lg/|url-status=live}}| {{Collapsible list|title=Display features:
| 800 cd/m2 max. brightness (typical), 1200 cd/m2 max. brightness (HDR){{Cite web|date=November 17, 2020|title=iPhone 12 Pro Shootout|url=https://www.displaymate.com/iPhone_12Pro_ShootOut_1P.htm|access-date=November 17, 2020|archive-date=November 18, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201118095229/https://www.displaymate.com/iPhone_12Pro_ShootOut_1P.htm|url-status=live}}
| Haptic Touch
| True Tone
| Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating
}}
}}
| rear_camera = 12 MP (4032 x 3024 px); Dolby Vision; Night Mode; 4K @ 24, 30, 60; 1080p@30, 60, 120; 720p@240; 26 mm; 12 MP telephoto (52 mm, 2x) and ultra-wide (13 mm, 0.5x)
| front_camera = 12 MP (4000 x 3000 px); Dolby Vision; 4K @ 24, 30, 60; 1080p@30, 60, 120; 720p@240; 26 mm
| sound = {{Collapsible list|title=Sound features:
| Stereo speakers
| Spatial audio support
| Audio over Lightning
| Taptic Engine vibration motor
| {{Collapsible list|title=Supported formats:
| AAC‑LC
| HE‑AAC / HE‑AAC v2
| Protected AAC
| MP3
| Linear PCM
| Apple Lossless
| FLAC
| Dolby Digital (AC‑3)
| Dolby Digital Plus (E‑AC‑3)
| Dolby Atmos
| Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX and AAX+)
}}
}}
| connectivity = {{Collapsible list|title=All models:
| TD-LTE (bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
| GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)
| Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), 2x2 MIMO
| Ultra-wideband (UWB)
| NFC
| GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou
}}{{Collapsible list|title=A2341 / A2342:
| 5G NR (bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79)
| 5G NR mmWave (bands n260, n261)
| FDD-LTE (bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71)
| CDMA EV-DO Rev. A (800, 1900 MHz)
| UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz)
}}{{Collapsible list|title=A2406 / A2410:
| 5G NR (bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79)
| FDD-LTE (bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71)
| UMTS/HSPA/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz)
}}{{Collapsible list|title=A2408 / A2412:
| 5G NR (bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n77, n78, n79)
| FDD-LTE (bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66)
| CDMA EV-DO Rev. A (800, 1900 MHz)
| UMTS/HSPA/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz)
}}{{Collapsible list|title=A2407 / A2411:
| 5G NR (bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n77, n78, n79)
| FDD-LTE (bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66)
| UMTS/HSPA/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz)
}}
| ip_rating = IP68, up to {{convert|6|m|ft|abbr=on}} for 30 minutes
| other = {{Unbulleted list
| FaceTime Audio / Video
| Voice over LTE (VoLTE)
}}
| sar = {{Collapsible list
| title = 12 Pro:{{Cite web|title=iPhone 12 Pro RF Exposure Information|url=https://www.apple.com/legal/rfexposure/iphone13,3/en/|access-date=October 24, 2020|website=Apple Inc.|archive-date=October 27, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201027013118/https://www.apple.com/legal/rfexposure/iphone13,3/en/|url-status=live}}
| Model A2341
Head: 1.16 W/kg
Body: 1.17 W/kg
| Model A2406
Head: 1.17 W/kg
Body: 1.19 W/kg
| Model A2407 / A2408 / A2409
Head: 1.18 W/kg
Body: 1.14 W/kg
}}{{Collapsible list
| title = 12 Pro Max:{{Cite web|title=iPhone 12 Pro Max RF Exposure Information|url=https://www.apple.com/legal/rfexposure/iphone13,4/en/|access-date=February 21, 2021|website=Apple|archive-date=December 3, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201203173838/https://www.apple.com/legal/rfexposure/iphone13,4/en/|url-status=live}}
| Model A2342
Head: 1.17 W/kg
Body: 1.19 W/kg
| Model A2410
Head: 1.17 W/kg
Body: 1.120 W/kg
| Model A2411 / A2412 / A2413
Head: 1.19 W/kg
Body: 1.17 W/kg
}}
| website = {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201013181304/https://www.apple.com/iphone-12-pro/|title=iPhone 12 Pro – Apple|date=October 13, 2020}}
|successor=iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max
}}
{{iPhone models}}
The iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max are smartphones developed and marketed by Apple Inc. They are the flagship smartphones in the fourteenth generation of the iPhone, succeeding the iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max, respectively. They were unveiled alongside the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Mini at an Apple Special Event at Apple Park in Cupertino, California on October 13, 2020, with the iPhone 12 Pro being released on October 23, 2020, and the iPhone 12 Pro Max on November 13, 2020. They were discontinued on September 14, 2021, along with the iPhone XR, following the announcement of the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro.
Major upgrades over the iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max include the addition of 5G support, the lidar sensor, ProRAW (DNG) allowing high quality lossless 12-bit image capture in the native photos app with the use of the new DNG v1.6 specification, the introduction of the MagSafe wireless charging and accessory system, the Apple A14 Bionic system on a chip (SoC), high-dynamic-range video Dolby Vision 10-bit 4:2:0 4K video recording at 30 or 60 fps, larger 6.1-inch and 6.7-inch displays on the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max, respectively, and the move to a base capacity of 128 GB{{efn|name=storageunits}} from the prior base capacity of 64 GB,{{efn|name=storageunits}} while retaining the other storage capacities of 256 and 512 GB.{{efn|name=storageunits}} The iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max, like the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Mini, are the first iPhone models from Apple to no longer include a power adapter or EarPods headphones found in prior iPhone models; however, a USB-C to Lightning cable is still included, and this change was retroactively applied to other iPhone models sold by Apple at the time, including the iPhone XR, iPhone 11 and iPhone SE (2nd generation).
History
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= Official announcement =
The iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max were officially announced by Apple Inc. on October 13, 2020, during a virtual press event held at the Steve Jobs Theater at Apple Park in Cupertino, California. The event was conducted alongside the announcement of the iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Mini, and HomePod Mini.{{Cite news |date=2020-10-13 |title=iPhone 12: Apple makes jump to 5G |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-54510361 |access-date=2024-10-24 |work=BBC News |language=en-GB}}
The iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max alongside the rest of the iPhone 12 lineup were the first flagship iPhones to be announced via a pre-recorded broadcast rather than a live on-stage event, due to the COVID-19 lockdowns. Apple would continue to announce future iPhones this way even after the end of the pandemic and return of in-person events.
= Launch and availability =
Pre-orders for the iPhone 12 Pro began on October 16, 2020, with the official release taking place on October 23, 2020.{{Cite web |last=Graham |first=Jefferson |title=Apple iPhone 12 and 12 Pro preorders begin at 5 a.m. PT Friday. Here's when the new iPhones will be delivered |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2020/10/15/apple-iphone-12-pro-preorder-what-you-need-to-know/3667401001/ |access-date=2024-10-24 |website=USA TODAY |language=en-US}} This release coincided with the launch of the fourth-generation iPad Air and the standard iPhone 12. The iPhone 12 Pro Max followed a staggered release schedule, with pre-orders commencing on November 6, 2020, and an official release date of November 13, 2020, alongside the iPhone 12 Mini.{{Cite web |title=Apple announces iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini: A new era for iPhone with 5G |url=https://www.apple.com/uk/newsroom/2020/10/apple-announces-iphone-12-and-iphone-12-mini-a-new-era-for-iphone-with-5g/ |access-date=2024-10-24 |website=Apple Newsroom (United Kingdom) |language=en-GB}}
The pricing for the iPhone 12 Pro started at $999, while the iPhone 12 Pro Max began at $1099. This marked the first time since the launch of the iPhone XS and iPhone XR in 2018 that multiple iPhone models were announced together but not released simultaneously.
= Discontinuation and reintroduction =
On September 14, 2021, following the announcement of the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max, the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max were officially discontinued and removed from sale on Apple's website. However, in March 2022, Apple resumed selling refurbished iPhone 12 Pro models starting at $759 through its Refurbished and Clearance section. The iPhone 12 Pro Max, however, was not made available as a refurbished option.
The iPhone 12 series introduced several significant technological advancements, such as the inclusion of a Super Retina XDR display,{{Cite web |title=About the Super Retina display and Super Retina XDR display on your iPhone – Apple Support (UK) |url=https://support.apple.com/en-gb/109039 |access-date=2024-09-27 |website=Apple Support |language=en}} improved camera capabilities, and support for 5G connectivity. It received positive reviews{{Cite web |last=updated |first=Gareth Beavis last |date=2021-10-07 |title=iPhone 12 review |url=https://www.techradar.com/reviews/iphone-12 |access-date=2024-09-27 |website=TechRadar |language=en}}{{Cite news |last=Gibbs |first=Samuel |last2=editor |first2=Samuel Gibbs Consumer technology |date=2020-10-29 |title=iPhone 12 review: Apple's best since the iPhone X |url=https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2020/oct/29/iphone-12-review-apple-best-since-the-iphone-x-battery-camera-screen |access-date=2024-09-27 |work=The Guardian |language=en-GB |issn=0261-3077}} for its design, performance, and new features, making it one of the top-selling smartphone series of its release year.
Design
It is the first major redesign since the iPhone X, similar to that of iPad Pros since 2018 and the 4th-generation iPad Air. The iPhone 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max feature a flat chassis, a design seen with the iPhone 4 through the iPhone 5S and the first generation iPhone SE. The notch size is similar to previous models.{{Cite web|url=https://9to5mac.com/2020/04/13/bloomberg-iphone-12-to-feature-smaller-notch-and-share-design-cues-with-ipad-pro-half-size-cheaper-homepod-later-this-year/|title=Bloomberg: iPhone 12 to feature smaller notch and share design cues with iPad Pro, half-size cheaper HomePod later this year|date=April 13, 2020|access-date=October 13, 2020|website=9to5Mac|last=Mayo|first=Benjamin|archive-date=October 28, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201028211149/https://9to5mac.com/2020/04/13/bloomberg-iphone-12-to-feature-smaller-notch-and-share-design-cues-with-ipad-pro-half-size-cheaper-homepod-later-this-year/|url-status=live}} The bezels are around 35% thinner than the iPhone 11 Pro and previous models. The new design also comes with Corning Inc’s custom ceramic-hardened i.e glass ceramic front glass, "Ceramic Shield", while the back retains the previous generation of Corning Inc's custom Dual-Ion Exchange strengthened glass.{{Cite web|title=iPhone 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max – Technical Specifications|url=https://www.apple.com/iphone-12-pro/specs/|access-date=October 13, 2020|website=Apple.com|language=en-US|archive-date=December 2, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201202113232/https://www.apple.com/iphone-12-pro/specs/|url-status=live}} On the back is the same three-camera configuration found on the iPhone 11 Pro, but with larger apertures and an added LiDAR scanner.
The iPhone 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max are available in four colors: Silver, Graphite, Gold, and Pacific Blue. Pacific Blue is a new color replacing Midnight Green, while Graphite is a renamed version of Space Gray and Gold is now updated in new yellow gold introduced with the Apple Watch Series 6.
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Color | Name |
---|---|
bgcolor="e3e4df" | | Silver |
bgcolor="52514d" | | Graphite |
bgcolor="fcebd3" | | Gold |
bgcolor="2d4e5c" | | Pacific Blue{{Cite web |title=Pacific Blue Color {{!}} ArtyClick |url=https://colors.artyclick.com/color-names-dictionary/color-names/pacific-blue-color |access-date=2025-02-26 |website=colors.artyclick.com}} |
Specifications
= Hardware =
The iPhone 12 Pro uses Apple's six-core A14 Bionic processor, which contains a 16-core neural engine. It has three internal storage options: 128, 256, and 512 GB.{{efn|name=storageunits}} The iPhone 12 Pro has an IP68 water and dust-resistant rating along with dirt and grime, and is water-resistant up to {{convert|6|m|ft|abbr=off|sp=us|spell=in}} for 30 minutes. However, the manufacturer warranty does not cover liquid damage to the phone.{{Cite web|title=iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max|url=https://www.apple.com/iphone-12-pro/|access-date=October 13, 2020|website=Apple|language=en-US|archive-date=December 2, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201202071136/https://www.apple.com/iphone-12-pro/|url-status=live}}
The iPhone 12 Pro, like the iPhone 12, is not supplied with EarPods (except in France) or the power adapter included with prior iPhone models. Apple claims this will reduce carbon emissions and that most users already own these items.{{cite news|url=https://www.theverge.com/2020/10/13/21514480/apple-iphone-charging-brick-charger-earbuds-box-environmental-impact-carbon-emissions|title=Apple's new iPhones won't ship with earbuds or wall chargers.|first=Jon|last=Porter|publisher=The Verge|date=October 13, 2020|access-date=October 13, 2020|archive-date=November 18, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201118070749/https://www.theverge.com/2020/10/13/21514480/apple-iphone-charging-brick-charger-earbuds-box-environmental-impact-carbon-emissions|url-status=live}} Apple still supplies the USB-C to Lightning cable that was introduced with the iPhone 11 Pro. In addition to Lightning and Qi wireless charging, the phones introduce MagSafe wireless charging, a new magnet-based charging and accessory system that allow accessories such as chargers and cases to snap onto the back of the phones. MagSafe wireless charging supports up to 15 watts, is fast-charge capable, and is a reimagining of the MagSafe brand that was introduced in 2006 with the original MacBook Pro. The MagSafe Charger can be purchased separately, along with a variety of cases and other accessories.
The iPhone 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max support 5G cellular communications. This allows upload speeds of up to 200 Mbit/s (1 Mbit/s = 1 million bits per second) and download speeds of up to 4 Gbit/s. However, only models sold in the U.S. support the faster mmWave technology; those sold elsewhere in the world, including Canada, only support sub-6 GHz frequency bands. A new feature called Smart Data Mode provides 5G only when necessary to preserve battery life and data usage.
== Displays ==
The iPhone 12 Pro has a 6.06 inch (154 mm) (marketed as 6.1 inch) OLED display with a resolution of 2532 × 1170 pixels (2.9 megapixels) at 460 ppi, while the iPhone 12 Pro Max has a 6.68 inch (170 mm) (marketed as 6.7 inch) OLED display with a resolution of 2778 × 1284 pixels (3.5 megapixels) at 458 ppi. Both models have the Super Retina XDR OLED display with thinner bezels than previous generation iPhones. The iPhone 12 Pro Max features the largest display on any iPhone to date.{{cite news|url=https://www.theverge.com/2020/10/13/21504764/apple-iphone-12-pro-max-screen-size-5g-features-price-release-date|title=iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max announced with larger displays, updated design, and 5G|first=Chaim|last=Gartenburg|publisher=The Verge|date=October 13, 2020|access-date=October 13, 2020|archive-date=October 18, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201018181751/https://www.theverge.com/2020/10/13/21504764/apple-iphone-12-pro-max-screen-size-5g-features-price-release-date|url-status=live}} The phones also introduce a new glass-ceramic covering, named 'Ceramic Shield', which was co-developed with Corning Inc. Apple claims the Ceramic Shield has "4 times better drop performance" and that it is "tougher than any smartphone glass".{{Cite web|last=Vincent|first=James|date=October 13, 2020|title=Apple's new iPhone 12 line-up comes with a ceramic-hardened display|url=https://www.theverge.com/2020/10/13/21509008/apple-iphone-12-pro-max-mini-displays-ceramic-hardened|access-date=October 13, 2020|website=The Verge|language=en|archive-date=November 1, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201101101841/https://www.theverge.com/2020/10/13/21509008/apple-iphone-12-pro-max-mini-displays-ceramic-hardened|url-status=live}}
== Batteries ==
The iPhone 12 Pro is supplied with a 10.78 Wh (2,815 mAh) battery, a slight decrease from the 11.67 Wh (3,046 mAh) battery found in the iPhone 11 Pro, and is identical to the battery found in the standard iPhone 12. The iPhone 12 Pro Max has a 14.13 Wh (3,687 mAh) battery, another slight decrease from the 15.04 Wh (3,969 mAh) battery found in the iPhone 11 Pro Max.{{Cite web |title=iPhone 12 Pro Max Has Smaller 3,687 mAh Battery According to Regulatory Filing |url=https://www.macrumors.com/2020/10/20/iphone-12-pro-max-battery-life-mah/ |access-date=2022-09-25 |website=MacRumors |date=October 20, 2020 |language=en |archive-date=September 25, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220925184446/https://www.macrumors.com/2020/10/20/iphone-12-pro-max-battery-life-mah/ |url-status=live }} The battery is not user-replaceable.{{Cite web|title=iPhone 11 Pro Outlasts iPhone 12 and 12 Pro in Extensive Battery Life Test|url=https://www.macrumors.com/2020/10/23/iphone-12-pro-battery-life-test/|date=October 23, 2020|access-date=October 25, 2020|website=MacRumors|language=en|archive-date=November 28, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201128190653/https://www.macrumors.com/2020/10/23/iphone-12-pro-battery-life-test/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|title=Teardown Video Confirms iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro Use Same 2,815mAh Battery|url=https://www.macrumors.com/2020/10/22/iphone-12-12-pro-teardown-video-battery/|date=October 22, 2020|access-date=October 25, 2020|website=MacRumors|language=en|archive-date=November 17, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201117035221/https://www.macrumors.com/2020/10/22/iphone-12-12-pro-teardown-video-battery/|url-status=live}}Doing any battery replacement elsewhere than at Apple, an AASP, or Apple Independent repair provider, would cause Apple’s refusal to replace that non genuine battery if needed.
== Chipsets ==
Both the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max are supplied with the Apple A14 Bionic, the first ARM-based smartphone system-on-a-chip (SoC) manufactured on the 5 nm process node.{{Cite web|title=Apple unveils its super fast five nanometer A14 chip, shipping in the new iPad Air next month|url=https://techcrunch.com/2020/09/15/apple-unveils-its-super-fast-five-nanometer-a14-chip-shipping-in-the-new-ipad-air-next-month/|date=September 15, 2020|access-date=October 17, 2020|website=TechCrunch|language=en-US|archive-date=March 3, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210303053941/https://techcrunch.com/2020/09/15/apple-unveils-its-super-fast-five-nanometer-a14-chip-shipping-in-the-new-ipad-air-next-month/|url-status=live}} However, unlike previous years, the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max are not the first Apple devices to receive the newest A-series processor, with the fourth-generation iPad Air being the first device from Apple to contain the A14 Bionic chip. The iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max also contain the Apple M14 motion coprocessor. The iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max use Qualcomm's X55 5G modem.
== Cameras ==
The iPhone 12 Pro features four cameras: one front-facing camera and three back-facing cameras, including a telephoto, wide, and ultra-wide camera. The iPhone 12 Pro also features a lidar scanner for AR and computer-aided photo enhancement services. The iPhone 12 Pro also adds Night Mode for time-lapse video recording on all four cameras.{{Cite web|title=iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini – Technical Specifications|url=https://www.apple.com/iphone-12/specs/|access-date=October 13, 2020|website=Apple|language=en-US|archive-date=November 28, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201128051102/https://www.apple.com/iphone-12/specs/|url-status=live}} Unlike the iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max where the only difference was the screen size and battery capacity, the iPhone 12 Pro Max adds a 47% larger sensor and sensor-shift image stabilization to the main camera lens, and replaces the f/2.0 aperture 52 mm telephoto camera lens with a f/2.2 aperture 65 mm lens, allowing for a 2.5x optical zoom. The iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max are the first smartphones capable of shooting in 10-bit high dynamic range Dolby Vision 4K video at up to 60 frames per second.{{Cite web|title=Apple Shares New 'Make Movies Like the Movies' iPhone 12 Pro Ad Highlighting Dolby Vision Recording|url=https://www.macrumors.com/2020/10/26/iphone-12-pro-dolby-vision-ad/|date=October 26, 2020|access-date=November 8, 2020|website=MacRumors|language=en-US|archive-date=November 4, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201104090215/https://www.macrumors.com/2020/10/26/iphone-12-pro-dolby-vision-ad/|url-status=live}}
== Sensors ==
The iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max have largely the same sensors found on prior iPhone models going back to the iPhone X. These include an accelerometer, gyroscope, barometer, proximity sensor, ambient light sensor, and a digital compass. The devices also include the Face ID facial recognition system, this is made up of several sensors: mainly a dot projector, flood illuminator, and an infrared camera, allowing a user's face to be scanned and stored by the Secure Enclave.
A lidar scanner is the new sensor included in the 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max, similar to that of the fourth-generation iPad Pro, permitting additional augmented reality (AR) features to also be supported, such as the ability to measure a user's approximate height from the Measure app.{{Cite web|title=iPhone 12 Pro Allows You to Measure Someone's Height Instantly Using LiDAR Scanner|url=https://www.macrumors.com/2020/10/24/iphone-12-pro-can-measure-someones-height/|date=October 24, 2020|access-date=October 25, 2020|website=MacRumors|language=en|archive-date=November 23, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201123112926/https://www.macrumors.com/2020/10/24/iphone-12-pro-can-measure-someones-height/|url-status=live}}
= Software =
{{See also|iOS|iOS 14|iOS 15|iOS 16|iOS 17|iOS 18}}
{{Further|iOS version history}}
The {{nowrap|iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max}} feature iOS, Apple's mobile operating system.{{cite web|last=Cross|first=Jason|url=https://www.macworld.com/article/3586355/apple-releases-ios-14-1-with-support-for-iphone-12-10-bit-hdr-and-bug-fixes.html|title=Apple releases iOS 14.1 with support for iPhone 12, 10-bit HDR, and bug fixes|publisher=IDG Communications, Inc.|work=Macworld|date=October 20, 2020|access-date=October 29, 2020|archive-date=November 1, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201101134042/https://www.macworld.com/article/3586355/apple-releases-ios-14-1-with-support-for-iphone-12-10-bit-hdr-and-bug-fixes.html|url-status=live}} The user interface of iOS is based on the concept of direct manipulation, using multi-touch gestures. Interface control elements consist of sliders, switches, and buttons.{{cite web|url=https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/welcome/14.0/ios|title=iPhone User Guide|website=Apple Support|publisher=Apple Inc.|date=September 15, 2020|access-date=October 29, 2020|archive-date=January 31, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220131192853/https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/welcome/14.0/ios|url-status=live}} Interaction with the OS includes gestures such as swipe, tap, pinch, and reverse pinch, all of which have specific definitions within the context of the iOS operating system and its multi-touch interface. Internal accelerometers are used by some applications to respond to shaking the device (one common result is the undo command) or rotating it vertically (one common result is switching from portrait to landscape mode).
The iPhone 12 Pro was first supplied with iOS 14.1 alongside the iPhone 12 while the iPhone 12 Pro Max was supplied with iOS 14.2 alongside the iPhone 12 Mini. These phones come with the stock iOS apps, such as Safari, Weather, and Messages, and they also include Siri, the personal assistant included in iOS since iOS 5 with the release of the iPhone 4S.
These phones support the current public release of iOS, which is currently iOS 18.{{cite web |title=iOS 17 Preview |url=https://www.apple.com/ios/ios-17-preview/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230606213000/https://www.apple.com/ios/ios-17-preview/ |archive-date=6 June 2023 |access-date=8 June 2023 |website=Apple |publisher=Apple Inc.}}{{Cite web |title=iOS 18 Preview |url=https://www.apple.com/ios/ios-18-preview/ |access-date=2024-06-10 |website=Apple |language=en-US}}
Reception
The iPhone 12 Pro received generally positive reviews. The Verge called it a "beautiful, powerful, and incredibly capable device", praising the new design reminiscent of the iPhone 5, the speed of the A14 Bionic processor, and its 5G capabilities,{{efn|name=5g-mmwave|Only the United States variant of the iPhone 12 Pro, model A2341, supports mmWave (millimeter wave) 5G, meaning that users in other markets and countries do not benefit from the faster speeds of that type of 5G.}} but noted the decrease in battery life compared to the iPhone 11 Pro and the low number of upgrades compared to the iPhone 12.{{Cite web|last=Patel|first=Nilay|date=October 20, 2020|title=Apple iPhone 12 Pro review: ahead of its time|url=https://www.theverge.com/21524288/apple-iphone-12-pro-review|access-date=October 27, 2020|website=The Verge|language=en|archive-date=November 19, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201119000006/https://www.theverge.com/21524288/apple-iphone-12-pro-review|url-status=live}} Engadget also gave the iPhone 12 Pro a positive review, praising the MagSafe wireless charging and accessory system as well as the improved camera system, but noted the lack of upgrade motivation if users had already purchased a new iPhone in 2019.{{Cite web|last=Valazco|first=Chris|date=October 20, 2020|title=iPhone 12 and 12 Pro review: Apple enters the 5G era|url=https://www.engadget.com/apple-iphone-12-12-pro-review-cameras-5g-performance-price-214630744.html|access-date=October 27, 2020|website=Engadget|language=en|archive-date=November 17, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201117185602/https://www.engadget.com/apple-iphone-12-12-pro-review-cameras-5g-performance-price-214630744.html|url-status=live}}
Apple was criticized for the continued reliance on Face ID as the sole biometric option to unlock the device, which is incompatible with face masks. This limitation was lifted with the introduction of the fifth revision of the iOS 14, which permits the user to unlock the phone while wearing a face mask, using the paired and password unlocked Apple Watch as its alternative authenticator. The iPhone SE (3rd generation) is the only phone that Apple currently produces that supports Touch ID, an alternative option that is compatible with face masks. All models can still use a passcode to log in.{{cite web | last=Tibken | first=Shara | title=iPhone 12 and the Touch ID button: Why Apple probably won't give it to us this year | website=CNET | date=October 13, 2020 | url=https://www.cnet.com/news/iphone-12-and-the-touch-id-button-why-apple-probably-wont-give-it-to-us-this-year/ | access-date=October 21, 2020 | archive-date=November 23, 2020 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201123065353/https://www.cnet.com/news/iphone-12-and-the-touch-id-button-why-apple-probably-wont-give-it-to-us-this-year/ | url-status=live }}{{cite web | last=Bloom | first=Jonathan | title=Face ID With a Mask? Here's How to Unlock Your iPhone in the Age of COVID-19 | website=NBC Bay Area | date=May 21, 2020 | url=https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/coronavirus/face-id-with-a-mask-heres-how-to-unlock-your-iphone-in-the-age-of-covid-19/2294624/ | access-date=October 20, 2020 | archive-date=November 25, 2020 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201125215940/https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/coronavirus/face-id-with-a-mask-heres-how-to-unlock-your-iphone-in-the-age-of-covid-19/2294624/ | url-status=live }}{{cite web | last=Collins | first=Katie | title=iPhone 12 failed to address how Face ID is useless in the age of coronavirus | website=CNET | date=October 20, 2020 | url=https://www.cnet.com/news/apple-iphone-12-no-touch-id-button-face-id-useless-in-age-of-coronavirus-wearing-masks/ | access-date=October 20, 2020 | archive-date=November 23, 2020 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201123065356/https://www.cnet.com/news/apple-iphone-12-no-touch-id-button-face-id-useless-in-age-of-coronavirus-wearing-masks/ | url-status=live }}
= "OLED-gate" =
Within two weeks of its public release, a thread was started at Apple Support describing a problem with pixels on the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro OLED displays not shutting off completely in black scenes, resulting in what was described as an "ugly glowing";{{Cite web|title=iPhone 12 OLED Screen Issue|url=https://discussions.apple.com/thread/251997533|access-date=January 28, 2021|website=Apple Support Communities|language=en-US|archive-date=January 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210125232904/https://discussions.apple.com/thread/251997533|url-status=live}} over 3,500 other users have since clicked the "I have this question too" button in the thread. Additional users have provided photos and videos online that demonstrate the problem; one of whom—whose video amassed over 50,000 views—claims Apple responded that they were working on the problem.{{Cite web|last=Madegwa|first=Clinton|title=[Issue persists] Apple allegedly looking into iPhone 12 Pro display flickering issue (ugly glow/bright grey at below 90% brightness)|url=https://piunikaweb.com/2021/01/20/apple-looking-into-iphone-12-pro-display-flickering-issue/|access-date=February 10, 2021|website=PiunikaWeb|date=January 20, 2021 |language=en-US|archive-date=February 2, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210202021903/https://piunikaweb.com/2021/01/20/apple-looking-into-iphone-12-pro-display-flickering-issue/|url-status=live}} However, Apple has not officially acknowledged the problem, which persists despite multiple software updates, leading users and pundits to fear a hardware problem.{{Cite web|last=Ahmed|first=Zohaib|title=iPhone 12 series display (yellow/green tint) issue likely hardware-related, as per some reports|url=https://piunikaweb.com/2021/01/20/iphone-12-series-display-yellow-green-tint-issue-likely-hardware-related/|access-date=February 10, 2021|website=PiunikaWeb|date=January 20, 2021|language=en-US|archive-date=February 6, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210206134529/https://piunikaweb.com/2021/01/20/iphone-12-series-display-yellow-green-tint-issue-likely-hardware-related/|url-status=live}}
= Removal of the power adapter and EarPods =
Apple, through an "environmental initiative", have removed the EarPods (except in France until January 31, 2022{{Cite web |title=Apple Stops Providing EarPods With iPhones Sold in France |url=https://www.macrumors.com/2022/01/31/earpods-in-the-box-for-iphones-in-france/ |access-date=2023-02-22 |website=MacRumors |date=January 31, 2022 |language=en}}) and power adapter (except in São Paulo{{cite web |last1=Peterson |first1=Mike |title=Apple forced to include charger with iPhone in Sao Paulo |url=https://appleinsider.com/articles/20/12/02/apple-forced-to-include-charger-with-iphone-in-sao-paolo |website=Apple Insider |date=December 3, 2020 |publisher=Quiller Media, Inc. |access-date=January 2, 2021 |archive-date=December 28, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201228164644/https://appleinsider.com/articles/20/12/02/apple-forced-to-include-charger-with-iphone-in-sao-paolo |url-status=live }}) from all new iPhone boxes, including the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro. According to Apple, removing the power adapter permitted Apple to avoid 180, 000 metric tons of {{CO2}} in fiscal year 2021 thanks to a shift in the mode of transport and product weight. Apple now includes a USB-C to Lightning cable, incompatible with the existing USB-A power adapters that Apple previously supplied with its devices. Users can still use their existing USB-A power adapters and Lightning cables to charge and sync, but must purchase or use an existing USB-C power adapter to utilize the included USB-C to Lightning cable. Starting with the iPhone 8, a USB Power Delivery (USB-PD) compliant charger is required to permit fast charging when using the USB-C to Lightning cable, with Apple suggesting the use of a 20W or greater USB-PD compliant charger to fast charge the iPhone 12.{{Cite web|date=October 15, 2020|title=iPhone 12: Apple's muddled charger messaging|url=https://www.imore.com/iphone-12-apple-ditches-power-adapters-while-embracing-newer-cables-confusing-message|access-date=November 5, 2020|website=iMore|archive-date=November 18, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201118175541/https://www.imore.com/iphone-12-apple-ditches-power-adapters-while-embracing-newer-cables-confusing-message|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|title=Fast charge your iPhone|url=https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208137|access-date=January 26, 2022|website=Apple Support|language=en|archive-date=February 6, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220206072102/https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208137|url-status=live}}
Environmental data
= Carbon footprint =
The iPhone 12 Pro has a carbon footprint of {{convert|82|kg|lb|abbr=on}} of CO2 emissions, which is {{convert|6|kg|lb|abbr=off}} more than the preceding iPhone 11 Pro. The iPhone 12 Pro Max has a footprint of {{convert|86|kg|lb|abbr=on}} of carbon emissions, a {{convert|6|kg|lb|abbr=off}} increase compared to the iPhone 11 Pro Max. Of all emissions, 86% and 82% released by producing the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max respectively are caused by device production and primary resource use with the remaining emissions released by means of first use, transportation, and end-of-life processing.{{Cite web|date=October 13, 2020|title=iPhone 12 Pro Product Environmental Report|url=https://www.apple.com/environment/pdf/products/iphone/iPhone_12_Pro_PER_Oct2020.pdf|access-date=October 16, 2020|website=Apple Inc.|archive-date=November 21, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201121065652/https://www.apple.com/environment/pdf/products/iphone/iPhone_12_Pro_PER_Oct2020.pdf|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|date=September 10, 2019|title=iPhone 11 Pro Product Environmental Report September 2019|url=https://www.apple.com/environment/pdf/products/iphone/iPhone_11_Pro_PER_sept2019.pdf|access-date=October 16, 2020|publisher=Apple Inc.|archive-date=November 12, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201112014541/https://www.apple.com/environment/pdf/products/iphone/iPhone_11_Pro_PER_sept2019.pdf|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|date=October 13, 2020|title=iPhone 12 Pro Max Product Environmental Report|url=https://www.apple.com/environment/pdf/products/iphone/iPhone_12_Pro_Max_PER_Oct2020.pdf|access-date=October 16, 2020|website=Apple Inc.|archive-date=December 1, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201201145012/https://www.apple.com/environment/pdf/products/iphone/iPhone_12_Pro_Max_PER_Oct2020.pdf|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|date=September 10, 2019|title=iPhone 11 Pro Max Product Environmental Report September 2019|url=https://www.apple.com/environment/pdf/products/iphone/iPhone_11_Pro_Max_PER_sept2019.pdf|access-date=October 16, 2020|website=Apple Inc.|archive-date=December 31, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201231032615/https://www.apple.com/environment/pdf/products/iphone/iPhone_11_Pro_Max_PER_sept2019.pdf|url-status=live}}
= Repairing =
{{See also|Right to repair}}
Several weeks after its release, it was discovered by iFixit and Australian tech YouTuber Hugh Jeffreys that a number of key components such as the cameras malfunction or display warnings if they are replaced with new or those taken from an otherwise identical donor unit.{{Cite web|last=O'Donnell|first=Deirdre|date=November 27, 2020|title=The iPhone 12 proves extremely repair-unfriendly in a new video|url=https://www.notebookcheck.net/The-iPhone-12-proves-extremely-repair-unfriendly-in-a-new-video.501402.0.html|access-date=November 29, 2020|website=Notebookcheck|language=en|archive-date=November 10, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201110131338/https://www.notebookcheck.net/The-iPhone-12-proves-extremely-repair-unfriendly-in-a-new-video.501402.0.html|url-status=live}} Internal Apple documents also mention that, beginning with the iPhone 12 and continuing with subsequent models, authorized technicians would have to run the phones through an internal System Configuration tool to reprogram repaired units in order to account for hardware changes. While Apple has yet to comment on the issue, the inability to replace key system components have raised concerns about repairing and planned obsolescence.{{Cite web|date=November 27, 2020|title=Is This the End of the Repairable iPhone?|url=https://www.ifixit.com/News/45921/is-this-the-end-of-the-repairable-iphone|access-date=November 29, 2020|website=iFixit|language=en|archive-date=August 26, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220826224329/https://www.ifixit.com/News/45921/is-this-the-end-of-the-repairable-iphone|url-status=live}}
See also
Explanatory notes
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