It’s time for the faceoff of the iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 even though both have a year difference. However, the iPhone 13 is the newer model. It offers a great camera, iOS, battery life, and some additional specs. The iPhone 12 is comparatively cheaper than the iPhone 13.
If you own an iPhone 12 and want to upgrade your phone to iPhone 13. It is good to get iPhone 12 cases online to change the looks of the phone. It will look good and classy in a few hundred.
Let us check out iPhone 13’s additional features worth the money or whether the 12 is a better deal.
Apple makes improvements with every new launch. The company believes in technological advancements and quality i.e. Why it is a top-notch mobile manufacturing company. The iPhone 13 improves from the 12 version in a significant manner but the one surpasses is longer battery life and better displays.
iPhone 13 and 1Phone 12: Specifications:
| Specifications | iPhone 13 | iPhone 12 |
| Price in India | 72,990INR | 58,990INR |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB and 512GB | 64GB, 128GB and 256GB |
| Screen Size | 6.1inch | 6.1inch |
| Resolution | 2532*1170ppi | 2532*1170ppi |
| Processor | A14 Bionic | A15 Bionic |
| Battery Life | 10:33 | 8:25 |
| Colors | Red, Starlight, Midnight Blue, Pink | White, Black, Green, Blue and Purple |
| Selfie Camera | 12MP True Depth | 12MP True Depth |
| Rear Camera | 12MP wide and 12MP ultra wide | 12MP main and 16MP ultrawide |
| Water Resistance | IP 68 | IP 68 |
| Weight | 6.14 ounces | 5.78 ounces |
| Size | 5.8*2.8*0.3 inches | 5.8*2.8*0.3 inches |
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iPhone 13 and iPhone 12: Price and Availability:
The iPhone 13 model costs the same as its iPhone 12 counterparts since 2020. The iPhone 13 128GB model costs you around 78,990INR in India and iPhone 12 128Gb model will cost you around 58,990INR. The iPhone 12 comes in three variations 64GB, 128GB and 256GB while 13 comes in 128GB, 256GB and 512GB. You can buy them from Amazon and other online retailers at discounts when carnivals are going on. You can save up to 10,000 to 20,000 depending upon the deals.
iPhone 13 vs. iPhone 12: Display and Design:
As per designs, there is not much difference between the iPhone 12 and 13 models. If someone inspects it closely then you will be able to find the difference between the two i.e. The notch of the new iPhone 13 model which is relatively smaller than other iPhone models. Otherwise, both the phones look the same and are edge-to-edge phones with Ceramic shields.
The new models weigh a bit more due to bigger batteries. It comes in five color options- pink, midnight blue, black, white, and product red. The display is where Apple has made a significant difference.
The iPhone 12 offers AMOLED panels same as the 13 versions. But this time it is 28% brighter than iPhone 12. It produces up to 800nits of brightness. The iPhone 13 dynamically adjusts its refresh rate from 10Hz to 120Hz while the iPhone 12 has a capacity of 60Hz only.
iPhone 13 vs. iPhone 12: Camera:
The cameras of both the phones are quite different even though the number of lenses is changed. It is what you experience when you click images with the iPhone 13.
The iPhone 13 features a 12MP main camera that has big sensors than previous versions. It provides 47% more light than the iPhone 12. It has an optical image stabilization mode that provides great details.
The night mode and optical zoom are much better than iPhone 12. You can see the difference once you click images from both phones and keep them side by side. The iPhone 13 models click much brighter and clearer pictures. One of the highlights is the Cinematic mode of the iPhone 13 model. It automatically adjusts focus when you are shooting. You will not find this on iPhone 12.
iPhone 13 vs. iPhone 12: Performance and Network:
The iPhone 13 models are powered by an A15 Bionic processor. It is an upgrade from 12 models. A14 Bionic was the fastest chipset till now but we found that A15 is a beast.
The iPhone 12 has a 5G network but new phones support 5G networks much better.
iPhone 13 vs. iPhone 12: Battery Life and Charging:
Apple doesn’t disclose the battery size of the iPhone 13. But we know that they are bigger and long-lasting. Apple iPhone 13 lasted 1.5hrs longer than iPhone 12. Charging speeds are 15W MagSafe wireless charging and 20W wired charging.
iPhone 13 vs. iPhone 12: Final Verdict:
The iPhone 13 and iPhone 12 are two-generation phones. Hence, you expect it to be better than the previous version in terms of processor, camera, performance, and storage.
Both are 6.1inch iPhones but the difference lies in the displays. If you have budget constraints or you are thinking to upgrade your phone from 12 to 13 just because it is new. Better to go for the iPhone 14 that will launch next year.
What do you think?
