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iPhone 12 Pro vs iPhone 13 Pro

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Starting at

£217.08

£999 new

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Starting at

£251.22

£949 new

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iPhone 12 ProStarting at £217.08See options
iPhone 13 ProStarting at £251.22See options
4.7/5 (52 reviews)
4.8/5 (41 reviews)

In a nutshell

They share the same 6.1-inch screen size, the same 12MP main camera and the same IP68 rating. The iPhone 13 Pro has the lower launch price, longer OS support until about 2028 (est.) and a 120Hz screen. The iPhone 12 Pro counters with a lighter 189g body.

At 128GB, the iPhone 12 Pro launched at £999 and the iPhone 13 Pro at £949.

Available models

iPhone 12 Pro

Capacity

Condition grades in stock

Pristine, Excellent, Great, Good

iPhone 13 Pro

Capacity

Condition grades in stock

Pristine, Excellent, Great, Good

Durability

iPhone 12 Pro 63/100
iPhone 13 Pro 69/100

The iPhone 13 Pro should be supported for longer, with OS updates until about 2028 (est.) against about 2027 (est.) on the iPhone 12 Pro.

Software support:The iPhone 12 Pro should get OS updates until about 2027 (est.) and the iPhone 13 Pro until about 2028 (est.). That gives the iPhone 13 Pro the longer support window.

Weight:The iPhone 12 Pro weighs 189g and the iPhone 13 Pro 204g, so the iPhone 12 Pro is the lighter phone.

Water and dust:Both are rated IP68, the same protection against dust and water.

Frame:Both use the same stainless steel frame.

Released

2020
2021Newer

Updates until (est.)

2027
2028Supported for longer

Water resistance

IP68
IP68

Frame

Stainless steel
Stainless steel

Weight

189gLighter
204g

Release date

23 October 2020
24 September 2021

Front glass

Ceramic Shield
Ceramic Shield

Dimensions

146.7 x 71.5 x 7.4 mm
146.7 x 71.5 x 7.65 mm

Biometrics

Face ID
Face ID

Performance

iPhone 12 Pro 50/100
iPhone 13 Pro 56/100

The iPhone 13 Pro has the newer chip, the A15 Bionic.

Chip:The iPhone 12 Pro runs the A14 Bionic and the iPhone 13 Pro the A15 Bionic. The A15 Bionic is the newer chip, from 2021.

Storage:The iPhone 12 Pro launched in 128GB, 256GB and 512GB and the iPhone 13 Pro in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB and 1TB.

Memory:Both have the same 6GB of RAM.

Chip

A14 Bionic
A15 Bionic

RAM

6GB
6GB

Storage options

128GB, 256GB, 512GB
128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB

AI features

No
No

Screen quality

iPhone 12 Pro 62/100
iPhone 13 Pro 82/100

The iPhone 13 Pro has the smoother screen, 120Hz against 60Hz.

Smoothness:The iPhone 13 Pro refreshes at up to 120Hz against 60Hz on the iPhone 12 Pro, so scrolling looks smoother.

Size:Both have the same 6.1-inch screen.

Panel:Both use the same Super Retina XDR OLED panel at 2532 x 1170.

Brightness:Both peak at the same 1200 nits, by the makers' figures.

Screen size

6.1"
6.1"

Screen type

Super Retina XDR OLED
Super Retina XDR OLED

Refresh rate

60Hz
120HzSmoother scrolling

Resolution

2532 x 1170
2532 x 1170

Peak brightness

1200 nits (maker figure)
1200 nits (maker figure)

Camera

iPhone 12 Pro 49/100
iPhone 13 Pro 51/100

The iPhone 13 Pro reaches further, with a 3x optical telephoto.

Zoom:The iPhone 13 Pro has a 3x optical telephoto against 2x on the iPhone 12 Pro, so it gets closer to distant subjects.

Main camera:Both use a 12MP main camera, the same resolution.

Ultrawide:Both have the same 12MP ultrawide.

Selfies:Both have the same 12MP selfie camera.

Main camera

12MP
12MP

Ultrawide

12MP
12MP

Telephoto

12MP
12MP

Optical zoom

2x
3xMore zoom

Front camera

12MP
12MP

Video recording

4K 60fps Dolby Vision
4K 60fps Dolby Vision

Battery

iPhone 12 Pro 51/100
iPhone 13 Pro 62/100

The iPhone 13 Pro lasts longer on Apple's figures, up to 22 hours of video against 17.

Battery life:Apple rates the iPhone 12 Pro at up to 17 hours of video playback and the iPhone 13 Pro at up to 22 hours.

Capacity:The iPhone 13 Pro has the bigger battery, 3095mAh against 2815mAh.

Wireless charging:For wireless charging, the iPhone 12 Pro supports MagSafe 15W, Qi 7.5W and the iPhone 13 Pro MagSafe 15W, Qi2.

Battery

2815mAh
3095mAhBigger battery

Wireless charging

MagSafe 15W, Qi 7.5W
MagSafe 15W, Qi2

Video playback (maker)

Up to 17 hours
Up to 22 hours

Connectivity

iPhone 12 Pro 58/100
iPhone 13 Pro 58/100

Both have 5G and the same Wi-Fi 6.

Port:Both have the same Lightning (USB 2) port.

SIM:Both take the same Nano-SIM + eSIM setup.

Bluetooth:Both have the same Bluetooth 5.0.

5G

Yes
Yes

Port

Lightning (USB 2)
Lightning (USB 2)

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6
Wi-Fi 6

SIM

Nano-SIM + eSIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM

Bluetooth

Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth 5.0

Our verdict

Buy the iPhone 12 Pro if you want a lighter 189g body. Buy the iPhone 13 Pro if you want the lower launch price and longer OS support until about 2028 (est.).

Buy the iPhone 12 Pro if

  • You want a lighter 189g body
Shop from £217.08

Buy the iPhone 13 Pro if

  • You want the lower launch price
  • You want longer OS support until about 2028 (est.)
  • You want a 120Hz screen
Shop from £251.22

FAQs

The iPhone 12 Pro should get OS updates until about 2027 (est.) and the iPhone 13 Pro until about 2028 (est.). That gives the iPhone 13 Pro the longer support window.

The iPhone 13 Pro has a 3x optical telephoto against 2x on the iPhone 12 Pro, so it gets closer to distant subjects.

Every Reboxed phone has a minimum of 80% battery health. If you want the closest thing to new, some phones offer our New Battery Upgrade, professionally installed before your phone is dispatched. If it's available, you'll see it on the product page.

Pristine, Excellent, Great and Good. Pristine has zero blemishes and at least 90% battery health. Good can show noticeable wear on the casing but works perfectly. Every grade is TechCheck certified and comes with a 12-month warranty.

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