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upcycle it Apple iPhone 12 vs upcycle it Apple iPhone 13

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  • 53specifications compared
  • 8differ
  • 45identical
  • 22known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor model
    • Apple iPhone 12:A14
    • Apple iPhone 13:A15
  • Mobile network generation
    • Apple iPhone 12:Not supported
    • Apple iPhone 13:5G
  • 3G standards
    • Apple iPhone 12:Not supported
    • Apple iPhone 13:DC-HSDPA, HSPA+, UMTS
  • 4G standard
    • Apple iPhone 12:Not supported
    • Apple iPhone 13:LTE
  • USB Type-C required charging power (max)
    • Apple iPhone 12:20 W
    • Apple iPhone 13:25 W
  • Repairability index
    • Apple iPhone 12:7.5
    • Apple iPhone 13:7.3
  • Weight
    • Apple iPhone 12:187 g
    • Apple iPhone 13:204 g
  • Width
    • Apple iPhone 12:71.5 mm
    • Apple iPhone 13:77 mm

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Comparison of Apple iPhone 12, Apple iPhone 13
75 specifications
Displayidentical
Display diagonal15.5 cm (6.1")15.5 cm (6.1")
Display resolution2532 x 1170 pixels2532 x 1170 pixels
Screen shapeFlatFlat
Panel typeKnown for oneOLEDUnknown — not stated by the source
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one2000000:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Display brightnessKnown for one625 cd/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedYesYes
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technologyKnown for oneExtreme Dynamic Range (XDR)Unknown — not stated by the source
Pixel densityKnown for one460 ppiUnknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint resistantKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Rounded display cornersKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor1 differ
Processor familyAppleApple
Processor modelDiffersA14A15
Processor cores66
CoprocessorYesYes
Coprocessor modelNeural EngineNeural Engine
Coprocessor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16
Storageidentical
Internal storage capacity128 GB128 GB
Compatible memory cardsNot supportedNot supported
Cameraidentical
Rear camera typeDual cameraDual camera
Rear camera resolution (numeric)12 MP12 MP
Front camera typeSingle cameraSingle camera
Rear camera flashYesYes
Flash typeKnown for oneLEDUnknown — not stated by the source
Video capture resolution (max)Known for one3840 x 2160 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum frame rateKnown for one240 fpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Auto focusKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 MP
Network3 differ
SIM card capabilityDual SIMDual SIM
Mobile network generationDiffersNot supported5G
SIM card typeNanoSIM + eSIMNanoSIM + eSIM
3G standardsDiffersNot supportedDC-HSDPA, HSPA+, UMTS
4G standardDiffersNot supportedLTE
5G standardKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version5.05.0
Subscriptionidentical
Subscription typeNo subscriptionNo subscription
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB portNoNo
Headphone connectivityLightningLightning
Lightning connectorYesYes
Messagingidentical
Short Message Service (SMS)YesYes
Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS)YesYes
E-mailYesYes
Designidentical
Form factorBarBar
Product colourBlackBlack
Housing materialKnown for oneAluminium, GlassUnknown — not stated by the source
Colour nameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMidnight
Performanceidentical
Video callYesYes
Fast chargingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Vibrating alertKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
RefurbishedYesYes
Refurbished gradeGrade AGrade A
Multimediaidentical
SpeakersKnown for onestereoUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
PlatformiOSiOS
Operating system installediOS 17iOS 17
App distribution platformApple App StoreApple App Store
Virtual assistantKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceApple Siri
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Power1 differ
USB Type-C charging portNoNo
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)YesYes
USB Type-C required charging power (max)Differs20 W25 W
USB Type-C required charging power (min)20 W20 W
Endurance1 differ
Repairability indexDiffers7.57.3
Carbon footprintidentical
Total carbon footprint (kg of CO2e)4.344.34
Refurbishment impact (kg of CO2e)2.532.53
Avoided emissions (kg of CO2e)61.9861.98
Avoided e-waste0.42 kg0.42 kg
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers187 g204 g
WidthDiffers71.5 mm77 mm
Depth7.4 mm7.4 mm
Height146.7 mm146.7 mm
Navigationidentical
Position locationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
GPS (satellite)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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